What is it with children and avoiding at all costs to brush their teeth in a morning? As adults, many of us can think of nothing worse than not giving our teeth a good clean, but as children we were probably just as apposed at the prospect. However, it is
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Doctor’s Advice For Keeping Your Child Healthy This Winter
I know it’s only September, but we have some pretty long winters these days. It feels like Autumn is barely around before we’re hit with the cold and wet weather. Aside from the weather changes and temperature drops, winter is also a time of sickness and ill health. It’s a
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Close Pop-in cloth nappy giveaway!
The only nappies I have for Squidge that I know I can rely on for a whole night are Close Pop-in. I’ve had two for a couple of months now and they have never let me down – even on the first use when reusables aren’t always at their full
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No More Brain Drain: How to Keep Your Child’s Mind Active This Summer
Summer is great for a lot of things; getting a tan, spending time outside in fresh air, and lounging around in the pool. While we grown-ups tend to give out brain muscles a workout by reading books and, unfortunately, working to earn a living, most children shy away from anything
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Keeping Kids Safe In The Digital Age
The 21st century is relatively youthful, but it has already gained the nickname of being the onset of the Digital Age. Our children will grow up as digital natives; unable to remember a time when things had to be done in an analogue way. While this offers a myriad of
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Make A Big Deal Out Of Your Children’s Party
What many people miss about being children, past the lessened need for responsibility, is the fact that many people throw a fuss about them. As a child, there is nothing more important to understand you are loved. Past material possessions, the amount of sugar you let them eat, and how
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Beyond The Classroom: How Schools Are Doing More To Help Your Children
Think back to your own school experience. What do you remember? Your mind is probably filled with images of sitting in the classroom, taking on board whatever lesson of the day your teacher was giving you. Each day will have been filled with a wide number of subjects, and while
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Tuff Spot Favourites
I’m in a couple of tuff spot groups on Facebook and noticed that one of the mums from school was posting some great set ups for the tuff spot activities. These are something I’ll be doing with E once our tuff spot arrives (though I am waiting for Yodel to
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Dealing with Eczema in babies
Eczema is something my husband has suffered with throughout his life. Our two older boys have never been affected by it, but E showed signs from being newborn. An early indicator was E’s cradle cap, which was there from birth. I didn’t really give it any thought at the time
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