Parenting posts
Last month I wrote this post about myths surrounding extended rear facing car seats, and it was very popular so I thought I’d do another post about car seats; this time about the most common mistakes that people make and how to ensure that you avoid them, and keep your children as safe as possible. Here are my top car […]
Ten common car seat mistakes you could be making: Top car seat safety tips. Read More >>
Parents these days, they don’t know they’re born. So say a lot of people anyway, mainly belonging to the previous generations. Not all of them, but a not-insignificant subset who seem mightily miffed that parent and child parking spaces are actually a thing and see fit to complain every time the subject is mentioned in a local Facebook group. This
Parenting ain’t what it used to be (thank goodness) Read More >>
Today I’m lamenting my pre-baby life. Not because of anything serious, you understand, but because I’m finally getting around to sorting out my shoe cupboard and I’ve admitted defeat. I’m never, ever going to wear those heels ever again. They’re not practical anymore, and they’re taking up space. I’m probably too old for them anyway, along with a lot of other
11 things that are way too impractical for parents Read More >>
As a blogger, I (and my family) get to do some really fun things. A lot of this comes down to my ability to drop everything and be somewhere, which you can only really do when you don’t have a job and your kids aren’t in school. Given this is only going to be our reality for the next three
6 things to consider before taking your children on a weekend away… alone Read More >>
If you see me and I look like I’m going to burst into tears, it’s probably because I have just had the privilege of spending £700ish on getting my car through its sodding MOT. Namely, the brakes were fucked and the tyres needed replacing. It shouldn’t really be a surprise, if I’m honest. Over the past few weeks I’ve spent
Car journeys: With v without kids (guess which is more fun?) Read More >>
As a stay-at-home parent, you can find that the burden of the daily chores; the admin, the cooking and cleaning, falls to you. Not ironing and making beds, those are for suckers. Even if you’re a very equal household and share the load as much as possible, if one person is out of the house all day then practically it’s
Eight time-saving hacks for the busy stay-at-home parent Read More >>
‘Why is this picture in the bin?’ asked my daughter. Seven little words with the power to chill every parent’s blood. We give each other a look. We’ve been caught. ‘Oh, it must have been an accident!’ replied my husband. It was no accident. There are two very distinct schools of thought when it comes to what to do with
Trash it or treasure it? The big preschooler artwork debate Read More >>
We are really happy to announce that we are officially Axkid Ambassadors! We have had Axkid Minikids for both of our children (now almost 3 and 4.5) for over a year and a half now (see our review here) and have never looked back. Well, apart from the kids. They look back on every journey. I’ve recommended them to friends and
Busting myths about extended rear facing car seats as Axkid Ambassadors! Read More >>
By the time I publish this, I’m fairly sure that the glorious sunshine is going to be over. That’s how British weather (and my blogging turnaround time) works. This year we’ve seemingly forgone spring, and instead gone straight from the depths of winter (and not just any winter, I’m talking Elsa-level shit) into the kind of sweltering summer when all
Oooh, it’s a bit hot isn’t it? Read More >>
It’s happening! After choosing a school, we have received our official offer; my oldest is off to primary school in September. (Or will be once I work out how to print off a form. It’s 2018 for goodness sake. Who prints?). Our wait for the all-important email went a bit like this: Up until the day: It’s fine, we’re a
Primary school offer day: It’s happening (and we cannot flipping wait) Read More >>
