Planning weight loss and keto meals week 1
This year I’m onto my weight. I’ve put on way too much weight, I’m unfit, and I want to get back to dancing. Since I stopped (due to bad ankle and achilles issues) nearly 2 years ago, I’ve put on…
Health and fitness
Parents in sport – supporting sporty children through the LTA
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, and their customer service has been great when I’ve had problems. They…
Changing minds – tennis for fun
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 backtracks. And everything is halted, putting into question, everything we’ve been paying…
Christmas gift guide for sports mad children
Buying gifts for sports mad children, this is the gift guide for you with gift ideas for tennis, football, swimming and other sports
Rethinking tennis strategy – is he good enough?
It’s been a long break from playing tennis matches, although N has been lucky to play quite a bit over the summer at the tennis club. Our club have never done anything for the juniors in the past. We have…
Swimming lessons for kids – the questions parents have
Over the years, readers have found my blog via different questions, some about swimming lessons for kids. As we’ve had a long swimming journey from baby swimming lessons with Water Babies to toddler swimming, through to faster progress now, there’s…
Best crazy golf and miniature golf courses in the UK
When we’re out and about on holiday, or even days out, if we spot a crazy golf course, we’re there like a shot. They can be crazy style, themed, or just basic miniature golf courses. We enjoy having a game…
A new love of football: finding football fun
Sometimes it takes a while for kids to discover a love of football. Here’s how ours found football fun over time
A new skincare routine – getting older
Skin care routines. Do we really need them? I have to admit that I’ve never had much of one. Certainly not one that uses all the same skincare brand for a long length of time. But now I’m getting older,…
Natural deodorant comparison – Native vs crystal Pitrok vs Wild
So many people are trying to switch to more natural products, there’s a lot more out on the market to buy. I can’t say I’m someone who’s seeking to specifically change, but where there’s a benefit to doing so, I’ll…
A first eye hospital visit
We all hope are children will stay healthy and fit, and most of us are lucky that that is the case. But when an injury or accident happens it always seems worse when it’s a child. I am usually a…