Parenting posts
We got a letter today from the NHS about my son. He’d had his reception-year measurements taken and his height and weight were normal. Having looked it up on the BMI calculator on the NHS website, he’s actually on the bottom 10th centile but that’s OK and within a healthy range. Phew, eh? Last year though, we got the same […]
The reception year weigh in: Should we be measuring our kids? Read More >>
Yea, babies. BABIES. Not mine, obviously. My two are now very BIG school kids. However they are very very proud to be big cousins to my sister’s almost-ten-month-old boy. Before he was born, I idly wondered if the whole thing would leave me broody but despite him being the best baby (I am the first to say that I hate
Ten things I totally forgot about babies Read More >>
Happy New Year! I’ll be honest, I don’t really know what I’m going to write, but letting the new year slip in without even an acknowledgement seems somehow wrong. In some of the years gone by I’ve done detailed summaries looking back at all the best (and worst) bits of the year, but this year I’ve genuinely been having too
Goodbye 2019: My review of the year Read More >>
This post contains items that have been gifted for inclusion. For more information, see my disclaimers page. It’s a well known fact that when you have children, Christmas becomes at least 300% more magical. Yes, time off work to drink and eat until you feel physically repulsed at the state of yourself is pretty amazing, granted, but honestly – when
12 fabulous things about having children at Christmas Read More >>
For my sins, I am a member of the school PTA. It comes from a largely selfish place; I generally sit on my arse all day giving nothing back to humanity, so it’s a chance to feel like a useful human being. Also I want to do nice things for my kids and let’s face it, they won’t happen if
Donating to your next school PTA event: A helpful guide Read More >>
Warning: Contains unashamed bragging. It’s Pimty Tare once more in this house! My oldest is six today. SIX. Six whole years she’s been in my life, and they have been the very best six years. Yes there have been tired tears and testing tantrums, but I’m immensely proud of my little girl every day. Here are six things she’s done
Six things my little girl has done in her sixth year Read More >>
Step 1: Remember last year when you paid good money to stand in the cold covering your kid’s ears because they didn’t like the noise. Resolve not to be so daft this year and instead observe the local fireworks from the bedroom window. Step 2: Kids, who have very short memories indeed, come home in early November having discussed Guy
14 steps of attending a fireworks display with small kids Read More >>
This post was commissioned by Wicked Uncle, whose new article The Secret Life of Toy Designers finds out what goes into making a hit Christmas toy. I have worked with Wicked Uncle several times; to see my review posts go here. It’s now November, and therefore it’s now officially acceptable to mention (not DECORATE for, MENTION) the C word. And
What makes the perfect Christmas gift? Dos and Don’ts of picking toys for kids Read More >>
I wrote this post ages ago for another website, but it’s no longer there so I thought I’d share it here and do a slight update 2 or 3 years down the line… New parents, and those that can remember back that far, might relate… The comedian Michael McIntyre put it succinctly when he said: “The people without children, they
17 things that only new parents know Read More >>
Oh goody, it’s that time of year again; daylight savings time. Here is a little Peppa Pig meme that I made to celebrate the clocks going back just three short years ago. Ha ha ha ha, right? *weeps* The clocks go back at precisely 2am on Sunday 27th. Hopefully while I’m fast asleep. Once, in my youth, I was in
Don’t forget! The clocks go back on Sunday* Read More >>
