When the clocks go back
Any of my readers from overseas probably wonder what all the fuss is about come Autumn and Spring when blogs and twitter feeds are full of parents muttering about the changing clocks in the UK. Yes, if you missed it,…
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Toddler memories and fact retention
Of course we know that toddlers are selective in their memory, conversation and listening. But it does astound me at how good toddler memories can be. N’s really on the ball with retention of certain facts. Sometimes he’s rubbish (like…
Winter shoes for boys – or lack of
I must be a very fussy person. I knew I was in certain things, but generally for N, I’m pretty satisfied with what I can find in stores for him clothing-wise. *Contains affiliate links Yes, I struggled a bit to…
Review: Tractor Ted All About Tractors and Christmas Activity book
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, N is a serious Tractor Ted fan. I blame Aunt number 1 for getting him his first DVD, Aunt number 2 for getting him a Tractor Ted waterproofs set last Christmas,…
Nursery run with odd toddler toys
Getting out of the door in the morning (like every other parent) is like a military operation. I have an hour Mondays-Wednesdays to get showered, make up on, hair done, get the 2 of us dressed, sort my lunch out,…
Bathtime bonding with Matey
Having had Matey bubble bath used during my childhood, I’ve always been keen that N uses it too. So I was interested to see the book they’d developed as part of the ‘Making bathtime fun’ initiative. The creation of the…
Jumping in the swimming pool
THE best thing about going to swimming lessons with your children (aside from obviously, seeing them learn to swim) is seeing their face when they’re loving it. Especially if you’ve been through a dubious period where it was mostly crying…
Flu vaccine nasal spray – does your child get it?
It’s the cold and flu season now, and already it seems that some pretty horrendous colds are going round, and hanging round for some length of time. And this time of year also brings the flu vaccination programmes with it….
Turning a paddock into a dream garden
I was so happy to see that Activity Toys Direct had launched a competition with Tots100 to find bloggers to work with. With bloggers asked to design their dream garden, I knew this one was calling to me. We’re on…
Embarrassing trip to the barber’s
I love going to the hairdressers myself (despite my hairdresser being unable to cut my fringe for some reason – I always end up trimming it and sorting it out myself when I get home), and I think N quite…
Banbury Michaelmas Fair – the toddler version
Visiting Banbury Michaelmas Fair each October is great fun, but add in a toddler and it’s all change. There are still rides and the atmosphere to enjoy.
