My mini me – who is your child like?
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 like my mum, but she and people who’d known my dad, always…
Childhood
Confidence building and school council elections
Sometimes your children really surprise you and make you proud. This week was one of those moments. N isn’t a loud child. He’ll chat non-stop once he’d got the measure of someone, and is confident being around them. But he’s…
Why we should be giving children more credit
Do you give your child enough credit for what they do? Sometimes I think we forget about the things that they can do or actually do. We can take them a bit for granted. (Although I think it’s fair to…
Advertising to children – what do they recommend
Advertising to children is always a talking point in the media. Whether it’s junk food, or toys, the presumption is that children’s heads are turned by advertising. They’re watching more television, plus the increase in use of tablets and phones…
30 things kids should experience before they are teenagers
We all know of the National Trust’s 50 things to do before they’re 11 ¾. It’s a great way to get children outdoors and understanding nature. But what about experiences. Childhood experiences and memories are what we can enjoy at…
6 year old – all about hugs and kisses, love and hearts
I loved N at 5 years old, but at 6 he’s coming into his own and really is a loving little boy. My brother was the same as a boy, really loving and caring with our mum, whereas I always…
Growing up on a farm and Autumn work
Growing up on a farm can be a wonderful life. There’s so much to experience, lots of people coming and going and of course great views and lots of outdoor life. Especially in the summer, N is able to get outdoors…
Reminiscing about childhood memories and toys
Clearing and decluttering really does take a long time to do. Even worse is when you need to clear out your own house, but you’re spending your free time clearing out someone else’s. In this case, our mum’s house. We’ve…
Childhood influence – forever friends?
As a baby grows into a toddler and onwards, childhood influence is an interesting one to watch. I’m sure there are plenty of parents with older children that area despairing or pleased at their childrens’ influencers but at the moment…
Baby product obsessions
I think I’ve got quite an obsessive personality. Luckily, it doesn’t involve drugs, smoking or alcohol, although anything that involves purchasing habits could get quite expensive, so needs to be kept in check. Avoiding a baby product overboard buying…