I think this year, N’s 9th birthday, will probably be the last year of birthday parties. Not that he really has ‘parties’ but more a few friends together.…
Since N started playing tennis matches I’ve been really impressed with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Ok, so their website is really slow, but there’s lots of information,…
Children’s birthday parties. They can be some of the most stressful events to organise. Deciding where to hold it – parties at home or elsewhere? DIY or run…
Children’s memories always amaze me. Mainly about how much children remember. Selective memory only, because I’m not sure mine is that great at remembering what he might just…
Sometimes as parents we can get caught up in things. We discuss an idea, children say yes, everything gets booked in and moves forwards, but then the child…
I spotted this education and parent blogger tag over on Sue Foster info, and thought I’d join in. I’ve always had opinions on education and with everything kicking…
I’ve always wanted to be honest with N, and ready to answer any questions he has. There have been a lot of questions about babies and bodies over…
Some children are so obviously like one or the other of their parents, they really are ‘mini me’s’. When I was growing up people often said I was…
Party bags can seem like so much hassle, and they can add up to a substantial amount of money if you’re hosting a large kids party. But it’s…
A first sleepover. It’s a big step for children and can be so exciting. But for some, they find it daunting being away from home. Nowadays children seem…