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Families need to stick together. But that’s not just a banal saying. It should be put in action. To start, a family should establish rules and regulations concerned with the welfare of all members. Safe and sensible rules should apply to the back porch or when the family is on vacation. Looking out for one … Read more
Will it be a scorcher or a washout? The summer is coming, but you never can tell what you’re going to get. Of course, if you’ve booked a sunny summer holiday, you may have a better chance of getting what you want! Still, with the kids at home, you’ll have a lot more to contend … Read more
Parenting is a constant task of guessing and calculating what to do with your little people, second-guessing what they are thinking and what methods of parenting will work best. When that cute little bundle of joy arrives in your life, they don’t come with a handbook tied to their foot, it’s just a case of … Read more
The majority of kids get very excited at the prospect of going on a camping adventure but if they are going to have a safe and happy outdoor experience there are a few safety tips and ground rules to run through with them. Here is a look at some of those do’s and don’ts, including … Read more
Here are some techniques for finding a balance so you can use to regain your sense of calm before coming home.
We all try and help our family to lead a healthy lifestyle. But in the modern world, it can be harder than ever to keep our kids in good health. After all, we all tend to eat at different times, and you can’t always control their food intake when they are outside the house. But … Read more
Do you ever feel like your mind is about to explode? Our hyper-connected world provides a lot of distractions in our daily lives. Smartphones make it even harder to concentrate on a single task without the urge to check your emails, social media and all sorts of notifications. This state of busyness and flurry of … Read more
When the kids are screaming at 6 am, it can be hard to reach for a cup of coffee. So, expecting to be in a good mood is very optimistic. It’s far more optimistic than how you feel first thing in the morning. Just face it – you’re not a morning person. There is nothing … Read more
This morning whilst sipping my coffee and catching up on my Facebook timeline I saw a video which had been shared by a friend featuring a local school who were featured on This Morning with Holly and Phil as part of the #BeKind campaign. Now I’m not a watcher of daytime TV, I’m too busy … Read more