I love taking photographs. Since Bob arrived in our lives 7 years ago my love for photography has grown. Digital photography has changed the way we see photos. I miss taking a film to the developers and the anticipation when you open the envelope. Now we know how our photos look as soon as we have taken them. It does help with waste as many of my prints were not very good. Now you are sure that all of your [click here to read on]
In my experience one of the most important parts of a child’s character to be developed is that of self-esteem and self-confidence. Although these traits are often viewed as some of the most desirable traits to develop in any child they remain stubbornly difficult to achieve. The argument over nature vs nurture has raged for many years and whilst applicable to this topic, it is not for discussion today. The truth is this is something that could fill ten blog [click here to read on]
Seeing your baby sleeping peacefully is one of those rare precious moments many parents find themselves enjoying. Unfortunately, that isn’t possible for everyone to experience. Often babies struggle to sleep through the night which leaves them cranky and parents at their wits end. Luckily, there are quite a few ways a parent can ensure their little one gets that much needed night of peaceful shut eye, while allowing themselves the same luxury. With many things on the market and little tricks of the parenting trade [click here to read on]
Bob has had an amazing party every year. We always have a theme, so far we have had parties with the following themes; Teddy Bears Picnic, Clowns, Woodland Fairies, Disney Princesses, Under The Sea and Trolls (which I have yet to write about as I am still getting over the craziness).The Trolls Party was quite manic as I think we invited too many people. This year, as she has changed schools, her guest list has grown! I have been panicking [click here to read on]
Credit: Microgen/Shutterstock Worryingly, drowning is the third-biggest cause of accidental death among young children under the age of 5 in the UK. It can be easily prevented by taking your child to swimming lessons from an early age, which helps to build up water confidence – some lessons even start as early as four weeks after your child is born. Beyond the safety factor, there are many other benefits of taking your baby to swimming lessons, especially if you decide [click here to read on]
All young children and toddlers deserve birthdays they are never going to forget. Your children are only little for a few years, and so it’s essential you make the most of that time together. Of course, unemployment rates are high these days, and so many parents struggle for money. With that in mind, there are some ideas below that will ensure a lack of cash doesn’t cause too many problems. Bake the cake yourself We all know how expensive birthday [click here to read on]
Renting is a good option, and for those of us trying to get on the property ladder – if living with our parents isn’t an option – it’s the only choice we have until we finally scrape together that fabled deposit. Renting a property can be exciting at first, and wonderful when you move your things in for the first time. But it can be difficult to make a rented property feel like a home – especially when you have [click here to read on]
