What did we do before Mr Tumble graced our screens? I almost feel like he is a part of our family now because he has been a favourite in our house for so long. Just like his big sister and big brother before him, Jelly Bean now too is a big Mr Tumble fan. KD … Read more
When do you think about teaching your children their ABC’s? Is it from the moment they can talk? When they start preschool? When they start primary school? OR when they are ready?? Personally I think it helps to give them an understanding of their ABCs, to be able to sing the song and to at … Read more
Has your home been invaded by Minecraft too? Ours started some time last year when Curly first discovered the game from one of his friends at school and he is still a HUGE fan of it now. During the Summer holidays he taught Little Bean and Beanie Boy how to play it too and now they … Read more
The LeapPad 3 is the latest offering from our favourites kids technology provider. LeapFrog understand children and their thirst for learning through play and of course when it comes to technology the world doesn’t stand still. This latest generation of LeapPad is a 5” Wifi tablet offers the highest performance yet with its quad core … Read more
I wonder how you read a post? Do you look through the photographs and then read them? Do you read and look at the photographs as you go along? I am pondering this because if you were to look through my photographs first, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they show happy family time, which, … Read more
On Wednesday evening Hubby and I attended a meeting at Little Bean’s school to find out exactly what Year 2 has in store for her. As her teacher spoke Hubby and I gave each other little sideward glances, we knew exactly what the other was thinking. This year really steps up a gear for the … Read more
Very often when I receive press releases to publish on Mummy Matters, I don’t tend to do anything with them other than pop them in the trash (sorry). But the odd one or two will stand out for me if it is something I am interested in, if it’s something I think will benefit my … Read more
In September as many young children excitedly start their journey into school-life, Beanie Boy will be heading to a new pre-school for his third year as he is a September baby who has just missed out on starting school by a matter of weeks. In some ways I think it’s good that he will have … Read more
Sometimes i have to admit my Beans and their neverending list of questions drive me potty, especially when i am flagging after a long day BUT then I remind myself of something a man said to me as I rolled my eyes at him when one of them asked me the umpteenth question that afternoon … Read more