Before Little Bean started school I was wary to do too much ‘learning’ with her at home with regards to her ABC’s and Counting because a friend of mine had done exactly that with their little boy and then when he started at school he was bored because he already knew so much and had … Read more
When you bring Justin Fletcher into anything child related you know it’s going to be a glowing success and nothing could be more true than with the children’s TV series Olly the Little White Van on Milkshake, Boomerang and Cartoonito. Olly the Little White Van is a busy little chap always doing useful jobs and … Read more
I like writing, I always have done and blogging gives me the opportunity to live out that dream. I often wonder whether or not I would like to have a go at actually writing a book but then the little voice of doubt pops up on my shoulder and tells me “you couldn’t write a … Read more
‘100 Best iPad Apps for Kids: 2013 Edition’ available now on Apple’s iBooks store When it comes to choosing apps to download for you children, how do you decide? Do you let them find their own? Perhaps a bit risky? Do you go on the advice of others, research online or just take pot luck. … Read more
Just a quiet one . . . that’s how I would describe our weekend on the whole. Generally we are flying around here and there trying to fit as much as possible into our weekends, trying to make the most of the time that we are all together. It’s no wonder our children rarely sit … Read more
I have told you often enough now, my children LOVE books and that is something I am immensely happy about. Jelly Bean will be celebrating his 1st birthday at the end of January and already he has the same enthusiasm for books as his older siblings and can turn quickly from a very weary little … Read more
Jelly Bean is now 10 months old and I am very pleased to report that he is showing just as much interest in books as the rest of the family. When I was asked if I would like to be an ambassador for Tidy Books and to choose the three products I would like to … Read more
There is now less than a week to go before voting closes on the ‘100 Books to Read Before You’re 14’ list that reading charity Booktrust has published, in a bid to get children, parents, and teachers talking about the fantastic stories for kids written and illustrated over the past century. This list really illustrates … Read more
Last night we received a message from Karin to say that Ella had fallen down the stairs and had broken her arm. When I told Little Bean this morning she said straight away that she wanted to do a picture for her friend. She made this picture as well as some cute foam daffodils and … Read more