Orchard Toys Christmas Eve Box! I’m not sure where the idea for a Christmas Eve Box came in but we very firmly embraced it in our house and now, of course, it’s here to stay! We generally do a book, some pyjamas, a small stocking filler and a sweet treat so nothing big really but it builds the excitement and it’s the last offering from our elves before the big day and FC comes to visit. It also sits well […]
Friday Night Treat Tea – Sheep Theme! This week’s Friday Night Treat Tea didn’t go according to plan… I think we can safely say I’ve done better! However, with a sheep theme (because Posie just LOVES sheep) and some semblance of sheep on the party table the little two really appreciated it all anyway! Cream cheese sheep sandwiches in a flower meadow of leaves and carrots, a hot chocolate sheep (the face, oh my!), a cake pop sheep (I needed […]
TRY SURI! The SURI toothbrush has been presented to me at a couple of press shows now and, I have to admit, with a shrug I thought yeah, but how good can it really be? I’m sure it’s great,, I’d decided, but better than any other electric toothbrush, of which I have had varying successes with? Hmm, I wasn’t sure! I’d been very kindly gifted one of them but, probably because of my ambivalence, I’d left it sitting in my […]
How to Raise a Compassionate Child Compassion is an important core value that you can teach your child from a young age. It means that your child can understand how to react to different things that happen in front of them. It also teaches your child how to be kind, understanding and caring – essential for your child’s development in being a moral citizen. To raise a compassionate child, here are some words of wisdom as recommended by this nursery […]
Teaching Your Child to Respect the School Rules School rules are important to allow children to not only understand the concept of respect, but also to retain order. It’s important that your child learns how to heed the rules of the school they’re in, as there are going to be varying guidelines to follow. Nurseries will also have a range of rules children should follow. This Nursery in Redhill for instance has a range of rules that help to protect […]
5 Screen Free Activities for Children To get your child away from the temptations of lots of screen time, we recommend incorporating lots of screen free activities to help your child develop their skills in different ways. Here are 5 activities you could try that will get your child away from the TV or smart device. 1. Cooking or baking Making a meal or cake together can be a good way to strengthen your bond between each other, as well […]
Supporting Your Child with their Critical Thinking Skills Critical thinking skills are going to be key for your child’s development, with a lot of these skills built in schools (like this boys school in London) and in activity clubs. We as parents can also help our children develop their ability to think for themselves and make key decisions. Here are some top tips you could try. Give your child a lot of different problems to solve Having your child manage […]
Snowdonia Cheese Company Christmas Hampers! I love cheese! I mean I realise this is a rather lame statement because who doesn’t like cheese but it really does encompass the whole thing because I love cheese whether it’s a Mini Babybel, but I also love cheese when it’s cave-aged, unctuous, super special and oozing with sophistication. And at Christmas there is no better time to push the boat out when it comes to cheese; although I do have a rather brilliant […]
La Di Da Sweet Treats Chocolate Covered Oreo Advent Calendar! Not familiar with La Di Da Sweet Treats? It began in 2012 as a kitchen table cupcake business to plug the gap in corporate gifting and has grown to the business it is today, not just cupcakes anymore but sweet treats in general, supplying the likes of Selfridges and Harrods no less so when you buy from them you’re in very good company indeed! Now they deliver nation wide and […]
Daisyboo_Beads! You know I love a little entrepreneur! Florence started making pocket money by making bracelets (which she still does) and has moved on to doing face glitter and hair braiding at parties which children love and funds her surfing lessons. I adore the fact that she’s got the gumption to do have started something to try and earn a bit of money and this week another little girl sent me a very sweet card explaining why she too is […]
