...yep that's what I say too. And I used to LOVE baking. I found it relaxing to potter around the kitchen under a cloud of flour, slowly piping buttercream into swirly patterns. Now? "Oh god, put that spoon down, no not in THERE, let Mummy do this bit, can we just LISTEN PLEASE, where did … Continue reading Oh God, Baking with Kids…Guest Blog
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Independent Play
Well, this is a huge topic. I get asked about it almost daily. I could chat and write about it all day. But I won't. Because that would be a snooze-fest. So I will stick to my usual bit of chatter and then do five top tips on ways to encourage your little people to … Continue reading Independent Play
Things I Learnt on Holiday
Now let me preface this. I HATE flying. I have a morbid, awful, phobia of it. I have a variety of techniques to help me cope with this and refuse to let it stop me and the kids seeing the world. However, it means we don't fly abroad often so I'm certainly no seasoned expert. … Continue reading Things I Learnt on Holiday
WTF are NUMBER BONDS?
If you have a kid in reception (first year at school) like me you might have heard this phrase. A bit like PHONICS it's another "WTF is that?" thing. You furrow your brow and try to remember if this was something we did at school? Fractions? Multiplication? Yep sounds familiar, but BONDS. What IS THIS? … Continue reading WTF are NUMBER BONDS?
Five Things to do with Magnetic Letters/Numbers
I'm going to start a little "Five Things to do with..." series which I'm kicking off with magnetic letters/numbers. About time eh? After all they are only my actual LOGO aren't they?! This is the kind of item you buy because you think you should. Your child is perhaps pre-school age and you feel like … Continue reading Five Things to do with Magnetic Letters/Numbers
“Music to My Ears” – Guest Blog
This is the third in the series of these wonderful guest blogs. Today's post is by Lauren Elliot who is the cofounder of a music school. Lauren is a Mum of two and has some wonderful easy ideas for ways to encourage a love of music in children. As someone who has always loved music … Continue reading “Music to My Ears” – Guest Blog
Crack the Egg
As promised here is a new (secret!) blog midway through my two week Easter holiday. Of course, it's Easter themed! This game was inspired by Ewan and Florence's love of watching other people opening things (like eggs) on You Tube. I thought, "how can I re-create this for them and mix in a bit of … Continue reading Crack the Egg
Stepping Stones
Evening all. I'm popping off social media for a couple of weeks for our Easter hols. However I thought I would put this game up onto the blog before I go. Also if you subscribe to follow my blog you might get a little cheeky 'bonus' blog post with an Easter game while I am … Continue reading Stepping Stones
Bath Time, Fun Time – Guest Blog
Another wonderful guest blog post here. Now my two are like little fish, they absolutely love the water. I'd go so far as to say swimming is their favourite activity and I cannot wait to take them on holiday this year so they can play in the pool as long as they like. I have … Continue reading Bath Time, Fun Time – Guest Blog
Getting Started – Alphabet
Ante-natal classes can be brilliant. They teach you lots of useful stuff about babies. It’s all very helpful when you’re about to have a tiny bubba in your arms and not a clue how to care for it. I met some of my best friends through these classes. They have seen me through every aspect … Continue reading Getting Started – Alphabet
