Stuff to do in the May Half Term
May Half Term break is my favourite Half Term holiday. The weather is normally warmer and brighter (although not guaranteed in the UK), and a lot more attractions are open. You can have a fun day out on the beach,…
How much should I play with my only child?
You need to play with your only child often when they are young. However, as they grow they will learn how to play independently, so long as you have nourished their imaginations. In this post, we will suggest ideas of…
Celebrating Easter Sunday with an Only Child
Sops and I have a confession to make. We are Catholics, (for our sins, ha ha). So, celebrating Easter Sunday is important to us. We decorate the house for Easter Sunday and follow some time honoured family traditions, such as…
Healing From Postnatal Depression Naturally
Having a baby is hard work. It’s no wonder that according to the NHS,1 in 10 women suffer from Postnatal Depression. Your hormones are all over the place, you are not getting a solid night’s sleep every night and the…
How to Build Resilience for Teenagers
Resilience is incredibly important for teenagers today. After enduring the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis, it is vital that you gain the resilience to bounce back from all the trials of life. We will show you how to build…
Revision Techniques That Actually Work
There are some revision techniques that actually work and there are some which are a complete waste of time. You don’t want to spend hours and hours ‘revising’ and then realise you cannot recall a single fact when you are…
Baby Essentials List for Newborns
Whether you plan to have many children or just the one, your first baby is your only child (unless you are blessed with twins or more). So what sort of thing should you actually buy when having a baby? This…
Perfect Gift Ideas for Mothering Sunday
As a mother, I value Mothering Sunday more than my birthday. I love my daughter, and I do so much to enrich her life. It is nice to be appreciated for this. There are so many ways to show your…
Family Friendly Easter Movies
There are not as many Family Friendly Easter Movies as there are Christmas Movies. This is a pity, because, after a long day of hunting for Easter Eggs, you may just want to watch an Easter film whilst stuffing your…
Things to do in February Half Term
The February Half Term Holiday is one of the most challenging holiday breaks in the school calendar. It only lasts a week, so there is not much time to fly to warmer climates, especially if you are on a tight…
