How to cope with fussy eaters Whether this is ongoing or they are going through a faze, this should help make it a little easier. Whether children refuse specific types of foods or certain meals, fussy eating is a common occurrence amongst youngsters. For parents, mealtimes can turn into stressful affairs, and over time they […]
Read moreHow to get your children to sleep better
How to get your children to sleep better Getting children to go to bed and sleep through the night is one of the most common issues in parenting. Yet by following a few techniques and essential all round parenting advice, a good night’s sleep for your child needn’t be difficult to achieve. Here are some […]
Read moreHow to encourage your toddler to talk
How to encourage your toddler to talk My daughter could talk for England, she even talks in her sleep! She started talking pretty fast, whereas my son took a little longer to start talking. Every child develops at a different rate, and it’s easy to worry about when your toddler should be talking. If you’re […]
Read moreIs Harry Potter Go on the way?
Is Harry Potter Go on the way? Harry Potter fans you may be in luck! Harry Potter fans are calling for their own version of the popular Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go allows you to use the GPS on your phone or tablet and you collect Pokemon characters. While not everyone is a fan, it does […]
Read moreHow a digital shutdown can help your child concentrate at school
How a digital shutdown can help your child concentrate at school The digital takeover has well and truly arrived. Most children will possess a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, and in many cases, they will use each of these at least once a day. Digital devices such as these can be helpful when used […]
Read moreLive near an Aldi or Waitrose?
Live near an Aldi or Waitrose? What can this do to the price of your house? Did you know that living near a supermarket can boost the value of your house massively? I have a Lidl, Asda, Sainsburys, Iceland and Morrisons with 5 minutes drive of me so this must be working wonders for the […]
Read moreThe role of pocket money in teaching responsible money management
The role of pocket money in teaching responsible money management Debt is on the increase, and this generation of children is growing up with a different perspective on money than any preceding generation. Pay day loans, mortgage rates and credit cards are all part of daily advertising, and money is, apparently, readily available to meet […]
Read moreHow to make your kids supermarket superstars
How to make your kids supermarket superstars Very few parents relish the thought of heading out to the supermarket with young kids in tow. You can be as organised as you like, with your shopping list in your pocket, and your trolley coin ready for the ubiquitous wrestle to release the trolley, but if your […]
Read moreHelping a child deal with bereavement
Helping a child deal with bereavement At some point in a child’s life, they’re likely to experience the death of a loved one, most usually a grandparent or a pet. Understanding death can be hard for a child, and how they react or cope often depends on their age. With all round parenting advice, support […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Travel Insurance voucher code Save money on your travel insurance with this fantastic voucher code… Are you going away this year? I highly recommend booking travel insurance. Should you fall ill or have an accident on holiday and need a major operation it could set you back thousands and thousands of pounds. In the […]
Read moreGetting the kids to read right!
Getting the kids to read right! E-reading devices have killed the book! The book is dead – long live the book! With the advent of Kindle and the e-reader – along with smartphones, iPads, Tablets and so on – the distinct pleasure of reading books looked set to join dining with dinosaurs as something kids […]
Read moreYou spoke, we listened…
You spoke, we listened… We did a survey and it was clear you guys would prefer less ads. We use adverts to help fund our £50 daily draw give away but we don’t want them to spoil your experience while you’re on our website so we have listened to your concerns. We will be reducing […]
Read moreShould I send my child to an academy?
Should I send my child to an academy? There has been a great deal of media coverage recently of the government’s decision to accelerate the academy programme. The Queen’s Speech is expected to contain a Bill forcing all schools to become academies by 2020. The Department for Education argument is that academies raise standards. And […]
Read more£5 off £40 spend at Lidl
£5 off £40 spend at Lidl Know someone who shops at Lidl? Let them know about this voucher I am lucky enough to have the UK’s largest coupon collection. The latest coupon is £5 off a £40 spend in Lidl. I usually have roughly 400 coupons on my website at any one time to help […]
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