The cost of obtaining a university degree is one of those thoughts you have regarding your child’s future, and then swiftly put to the back of your mind. In the early years, you’re so busy, so consumed with the basic tasks of parenthood that considering …
A much anticipated addition to my blog. 🙂 This is lower in fat than normal banana loaf recipes, and you can use a sugar substitute to reduce the calories further. If you cut the finished loaf into 15 equal slices, it comes in at less than …
Life has a habit of throwing up financial emergencies when we least expect – or can afford – them. And the impact it can have on your family could – in certain circumstances – be disastrous. Given that millions of UK households are just one …
Being a parent is a never an easy job. A lot of people struggle to find ways to make their life as seamless as possible. But, there’s almost always some cracks. Unfortunately, the only way to really solve this issue is through hard work. But, …
Whether it’s time for your child to attend school for the very first time or whether they’re making the move upwards and onwards to high school, finding the right educational setting for them requires doing your homework. You may only have a few in your …
It’s been a year in the making, but here it is! We’ve been taking a little video of Freddie every day since the day he was born, and I’ve put together a little montage using a second from each day. It’s really quite emotional for me …
Parenting isn’t easy. It’s never wise to say that a parent isn’t doing the best for their kids. The constraints of life and the realities of parenting make the best road hard to see. But that’s not to say we can’t all make better choices. …
As a parent, you might not be particularly interested in team sports. And, it may be that you feel your child will not be interested in, either. But regardless of your personal feelings, there are some incredible benefits of getting your children involved in …
All parents are aware of how important a time birthdays can be for young children. More than you might think, birthdays do tend to be a time when children will be quite keen for certain things to happen. Even as adults, most of us want …
The long days of the summer holidays are not that far away, and soon the house will be filled with children bursting with energy and steadily growing more frustrated with the lack of things to do. As a parent, it can be a particularly trying …