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The Spirited Puddle Jumper

Creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern families.

Category: Parenting

Parenting prep school

What Every Parent Should Know Before Choosing a Prep School

Posted on December 19, 2025 By Becky

Choosing a prep school is one of the first significant decisions you’ll make as a parent regarding your child’s education. It’s more than just picking a building or a timetable. It’s about selecting a learning environment that will shape your child’s confidence, curiosity, and approach to learning for years to…

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Parenting homeschool routine

Building a Homeschool Routine That Actually Sticks

Posted on December 18, 2025March 5, 2026 By Becky

The Pinterest Homeschool is children sitting at a tidy desk doing lessons happily with a color-coded schedule for every last minute of the day. The reality of a schedule you thought would work is children still in pajamas at 2 PM Friday afternoon doing math while you’re praying everyone learned…

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Parenting

Best Ways to Share Parenting Wins and Struggles

Posted on December 18, 2025 By Becky

Parenting is loud. It is quiet. It is long days and short years. One moment you feel proud. The next, unsure. Sharing these moments helps. It builds trust, reduces stress, and reminds parents they are not alone. This guide offers practical ways to share both wins and struggles, using simple…

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Parenting childhood memories

Why Small Family Traditions Matter More Than Big Moments in Childhood

Posted on December 17, 2025 By Becky

Most parents start out thinking the same way. If we create enough big moments, we’ll be doing childhood right. Big birthdays. Big holidays. Big trips. Big memories. And honestly, that makes sense. We live in a world that celebrates scale. The bigger the moment, the more meaningful it’s supposed to…

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Baby baby development

Understanding Developmental Shifts in the First Year

Posted on December 12, 2025 By Becky

The first year of a baby’s life is a period of astonishing growth and transformation. From learning to hold their head up to their first attempts at crawling and babbling, each month brings new milestones that reflect significant developmental shifts. Understanding these changes can help caregivers respond appropriately, support healthy…

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Parenting

How To Introduce Montessori Language Objects

Posted on December 6, 2025 By Becky

Language development is one of the most exciting milestones in early childhood. From the first sounds to building full sentences, every stage opens a new door to how children understand and connect with the world. Montessori education takes a unique and thoughtful approach to language by introducing “language objects.” These…

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Crafts & Activities for Kids

How to Start a School Chess Club

Posted on November 27, 2025June 21, 2026 By Becky

Looking for a way to make your students’ free time more meaningful? After-school hours are a great chance to offer something extra. It could be sports, drama, or an art club. But what if you’re thinking about something different? Something quieter, less equipment-heavy, and still mentally engaging, like chess, for…

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Baby baby blanket

Why Handmade Baby Blankets Are Making a Serious Comeback

Posted on November 25, 2025 By Becky

There’s something happening in nurseries across the country. Scroll through any baby shower hashtag and you’ll spot them: chunky crochet blankets draped over cribs, hand-knitted loveys tucked into gift baskets, and proud makers showing off their finished projects. Handmade baby gifts aren’t just back; they’ve become the thing everyone wants…

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Crafts & Activities for Kids kids outdoors in winter

Fun outdoor activities to get your children outside this autumn and winter

Posted on November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 By Becky

As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, it can be tempting to spend more time indoors with the kids. But even in the cooler months, outdoor play is one of the best things families can do together. Fresh air, movement, and time in nature help children reset,…

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Hi, I’m Becky, a South-East London-based blogger, digital marketer, wife and mum of three. Here you’ll find creative, practical and enjoyable everyday living for modern UK families, including easy recipes, children’s crafts and activities, home inspiration, family life and adventures both in the UK and further afield. Come in and have a look around!

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