How to Encourage Your Child to do Household Chores
Nobody wants to do household chores. That’s why they are called ‘chores’. The only people who seem to like them are toddlers who want to imitate their parents by doing “grown up jobs“. And bless them, they cannot do a…
Things to Remember When Moving House
Sops and I know a thing or two about moving house. We have had to move house three times in the last 2 years. Thankfully, we have now bought a home and so do not plan on moving again for…
Teaching your child to ride a bike
Teaching your child to ride a bike is one of the proudest moments a parent can feel. Your heart just swells up when your little one figures out the power of perpetual pedal motion. “Look mummy, I’m riding my bike!”…
How to Unspoil Your Child
A spoiled child is a stinky child. They are selfish, egocentric, ungrateful brats and nobody likes them. The 1990’s sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch demonstrated this point perfectly. When Sabrina kept buying herself stuff because she felt she deserved it,…
How to Prevent Panic Attacks
How To Prevent Panic Attacks
How to Create Family Traditions
On May 1st Sops and I woke up at sunrise and washed our faces in the morning dew. Why? You ask. Because the fairies will grant us blemish-free skin for the year. British women have been following this ancient custom…
Adopting a Cat
By Sops Cats are fun little animals to have as pets. They enjoy playing, attacking your toes at night and snuggling on your lap in the winter. They make awesome companions and I highly recommend adopting a cat. A few…
The Magic Flying Carpet Game
The Magic Flying Carpet Game is one of Sops’ and my favourite games of all time. We made it up together when Sops was little. It is a great way to spend an active afternoon with your family. All you…
A Kid’s Guide to Homeschooling
Hi, it’s me Sops. I was excited when the the schools closed for the first time last year. I was looking forward to homeschooling. It was great that I didn’t have to wake up early every morning, and mum didn’t…
