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Ollie

Meet Ollie, our second-born son, whose gentle spirit and sensitivity bring joy to our family. Discover the adventures and milestones of our beloved little one!

Emotional Milestones and Development: Why That First Day at School Stays With Us

July 3July 1 by Sabina Green
First day of school

Discover the most emotional milestones in childhood development, from first steps to the first day at school. Learn how these developmental milestones shape your child’s emotional development and what children can do at certain ages.

Categories School Life, Lillie, Ollie, Parenting Tags Back to School, firsts, growing up, milestones, Starting school

Treads Indestructible School Shoes for Boys

March 19July 6 by Sabina Green
Treads Shoes

Any parent with boys in school will know the pain and misery of buying school shoes that last more than a term. I have often asked our boys “what do you do at school??” as I tire of the fact that yet another ‘new’ pair of shoes has only lasted a term before they look … Read more

Categories Ollie, School Age Kids, Will Tags Back to School, Children's Shoes, school shoes, Shoes

Ready for blast off with Angel & Rocket Children’s Clothing

March 22September 19 by Sabina Green
Angel & Rocket

I look at all the amazing Instagram feeds out there and feel like I have let my kids down, why shouldn’t they look as cool as all the other kids? With Angel & Rocket things are about to change!

Categories Ollie, Fashion Tags boys clothing, Children's Clothes, denim, Style

Baby Vision – the first 12 months

January 17April 6 by Sabina Green
Vision Direct

Ever wondered how much babies can see and how much baby vision changes during the first 12 months of their life? Read on to discover the progression.

Categories Diary of a Newborn, Growing Up, Parenting Tags Eyecare, eyesight, new baby, newborn, newborn baby

SwimFin for confidence in the water . . .

March 23September 18 by Sabina Green
Swim Fin

As the Summer began we were invited to be Swim Fin Ambassadors. I had only seen SwimFin swimming aid a few times via social media but never actually in action so I must admit I was a little sceptical. I could completely understand the concept and I liked that the arms were free of armbands … Read more

Categories Albie, Child Safety, Ollie, Reviews Tags child safety, learning to swim, SwimFin, swimming

Gift ideas for 5 year old boys

March 23July 27 by Sabina Green
Gift ideas 5 year old boy

Thinking of gift ideas for 5 year old boys is tough when you’re the parent but what about friends and relatives. This guide should help you find a great gift.

Categories Gifts and Buying Guides, Ollie, Toys, Games and Hobbies Tags Children's gift ideas, construction toys, gift ideas, learning toys, Toys, Toys for Boys

Learning Resources Smart Toss

March 22January 26 by Sabina Green
Learning Resources

Beanie Boy’s favourite game is his Smart Toss from Learning Resources. Quite simply, it’s a beanbag tossing game with lots of different learning possibilities. I love to have activities around to keep them active during the winter months because my Beans are active little monkeys, so they need to have activities to keep their minds … Read more

Categories Ollie Tags learning, learning games, preschool, preschool toys

We made it to the #TowerPoppies

January 14October 29 by Sabina Green
#TowerPoppies

Our visit to London last week offered up the perfect opportunity to pay a visit to the #TowerPoppies. From the moment that I saw them online I knew I had to pay them a visit. On the one hand they are beautiful sight to behold but on the other hand it’s so sad to think … Read more

Categories Albie, Ollie, Travel and Days Out Tags London, pride, Travel

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