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
A great many schools rely on the help of parents to perform a range of extra-curricular activities and excursions. Whilst this help is invaluable, it is also an opportunity for you to keep in touch with your child’s educational and social journey. Getting involved with your child’s school is a great way of showing that … Read more
Being a parent isn’t easy. Sometimes it all gets a bit too much . . . I don’t think there could be any parent that would disagree with me no matter what their age/status and if there is they are extremely lucky. Although what I would say is that without the hard times, how can … Read more
From the moment I found out I was pregnant with Little Bean, the worries began. Will my baby be ok, will I be a good Mum – pretty much all the worries that most parents have. Of course she arrived safely, followed by her younger brothers and with each one, new worries came along too. … Read more
I completely understand that telling lies is part and parcel of a child’s development and growth but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy pill to swallow. I really do my absolute best to try to bring my children up to be honest, caring and good children but somewhere along the way we seemed to have … Read more
I was recently sent a copy of The Sixty Minute Grandparent to review, the book was released on the 11th April and is a ‘go to’ book for Grandparents. There are many different kinds of grandparents – tired-out or over-eager, super-involved or unsure how to help, unwilling or ever-ready. In this simple book Rob Parsons … Read more
Every parent has had the sickening feeling when their baby or toddler falls and bumps their head. That slight pause before the screams of pain seems like the longest few seconds ever, there is a relief when the screams come because this means they are alert and conscious. A concussion was always thought of as … Read more
To help you make time for your recovery, here are some tips for managing your children during this difficult time.
I have been contacted by a leading detergent manufacturer who are looking to build a new online presence to share tips and ideas to make the task of raising happy, healthy and active children that little bit easier. Since the majority of my Mummy Matters readers are parents, who better to ask for their opinions … Read more