Are your kids at the age where they have an unusual amount of energy that even as an adult, you’re struggling to comprehend ever having as a child yourself? You’re not alone. When kids reach the age where they are at their peak in energy, it can be hard trying… Read more“Tips to burn energy for your kids this summer”
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3 activities to get your child interested in.
Image Credit: Ponce_photography from Pixabay. Nobody wants their child to be bored and doing nothing at home constantly. All parents want their children to have hobbies and interests. Things they’ll enjoy and do regularly. Finding something your kid will enjoy can seem tricky, though. What if it didn’t have to… Read more“3 activities to get your child interested in.”
Teaching the boys to keeping track of time over the Summer
With the Summer holidays now here it means that the boys are to enjoy a little more freedom, especially the older two. During last Summer Luc was allowed to play out with friends for the first time and with this came the responsibility of keeping track of when it’s time… Read more“Teaching the boys to keeping track of time over the Summer”
Dear Children, Please go to sleep!
Dear Children, It’s late, why won’t you go to sleep? it’s been a long day full of learning and laughter but it really is time to sleep. I would like some time to unwind before I climb into bed to sleep, but you need to go to sleep. Instead… Read more“Dear Children, Please go to sleep!”
Canvas design review and giveaway
Trying to get four children to sit together in order to have their picture taken is no mean feet! but it was something I was determined to do a few weeks ago. Believe it or not but apart from some sneakily captured photos on my mobile phone I don’t have… Read more“Canvas design review and giveaway”
Sponsored Post – The importance of time – teaching children to tell the time
As the boys have reached an age where they can understand the concept of time we have started teaching them to tell the time. Having a routine that we stick to has helped with this to a degree especially for the younger children. We have used teaching aids from magnetic… Read more“Sponsored Post – The importance of time – teaching children to tell the time”
QuinnyCasters Challenge 7 – Hack your Home
When I saw this latest challenge I spent hours trying to think of something we have made or changes to our home. Since having children one thing that’s changed for sure is the amount of toys, books and clothes that we have and I should know because I do all… Read more“QuinnyCasters Challenge 7 – Hack your Home”
Do sleep aids help you sleep better?
A fortnight ago I completed a questionnaire for Silent night about sleep and sleep aids. With four young children I rarely get a full night’s sleep and tend to have my sleep broken at various times throughout the night. So I was very interested to take part and see if… Read more“Do sleep aids help you sleep better?”
Memories of Lullabies
One of my first memories as a child is my father singing Sospan Fach (little Saucepan) to me. I remember sitting on his lap and listening to him singing and watching him intently. Then I remember singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, one of the traditional lullabies that I have sung… Read more“Memories of Lullabies”