Could your child have Water Warts?

Water Warts

At some point in your parenting journey (numerous times to be fair) you will discover spots on your child’s skin. Some spots are harmless pimples, others might be insect bites, allergy rashes, eczema, chicken pox or warts. Will went through a period of having warts regularly on his hands as a young child. The Doctors … Read more

Driven To Insanity: Being A New Mum That’s Getting Used To The Road

Driven To Insanity: Being A New Mum That's Getting Used To The Road 1

As if being a parent or driving just after you’ve passed your test were not stressful enough individually, combining the two can be enough to drive someone to insanity. Apart from the big expenses involved in a new baby, and a new car, the day to day travelling can be particularly anxiety-inducing, especially when you … Read more

Intestinal worms and how to protect your family

Family Pet

We only need to look at the faces of our children as they snuggle up with Bramble or play chase with him to know that getting a dog was absolutely the right decision for our family. Having grown up with dogs myself and owning four dogs in adulthood, I know the pleasure and depth of … Read more

Our Chicco choices from Kiddies Kingdom

Johnny Coupe

#ad The Chicco Johnny Coupe remote control car from Kiddies Kingdom is the perfect gift for car-loving youngsters like Albie. Chicco has long been known as a brand with little people in mind. Their toys are bright, cheerful and robust – Johnny Coupe fits the bill perfectly. Meet Johnny Coupe A sporty, easy-to-drive childhood introduction … Read more

#NappyHacks A Frank & Honest Guide to changing Nappies

From Aldi Mamia and DadBlog UK – #NappyHacks Congratulations, you’re a new dad! Welcome to the world of varying sleep patterns, the intricacies of car seats and cot building, and the one task that can truly be described as Herculean… nappy changing. With 25% of a family’s weekly child care now carried out by Dad,1 gone … Read more

Parenting Tips: Introducing Baby to Bottle Feeding

bottle feeding

As I look at my youngest son sitting on the sofa in his school uniform after his second week in Reception Class I’ve been inclined to give myself a little pat on the back. I have successfully raised three children to school age and apart from their odd little quirks and ways (which make them … Read more