Collabs The Importance of Outdoor Play for Young Children Posted on December 12, 2017August 13, 2021 By Becky We all know that outdoor play is good for children. But can you think of any reasons for that in particular (aside from the fact that outdoor play is good fun)? Below, we’ve examined the importance of outdoor play for young children, and included a few ways you can increase… Read more
London Adventures London Adventures – Our trip to Kidzania Posted on November 6, 2015 By Becky When I found out that Tuesday was due to be an inset day at Freddie’s school, my first thought was “who the hell has an inset day one day after going back to school after the half term break?”. But that would be my cynical, working Mum side. The other… Read more
Freddie Freddie, Butterflies and “Where do died things go?” Posted on June 9, 2015January 3, 2022 By Becky As a parent you feel like you should know all the answers to your child’s questions (Why are YOU my Mummy and not somebody else? How do chickens make eggs? Why am I born? That last one there is DEEP, especially at 6am). I realise that we are only human… Read more
Opinion Why banning books in prisons is ludicrous, & will only serve to damage further the families left behind Posted on March 27, 2014November 8, 2024 By Becky New rules introduced by the justice secretary, Chris Grayling, have banned family and friends from sending in books, and other reading materials, to prisoners. As of now, anyone serving time at Her Majesty’s Pleasure, will not be able to receive a book from the outside world. This is, according to… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids Keeping A One Year Old Occupied – The ‘Pottering’ Drawer Posted on November 6, 2013 By Becky At 17 months, Sasha is a proper little fidget-fingers, more so than Freddie ever was at this age. Since Freddie is now at preschool 3 mornings a week, I sometimes need, and use this time, to catch up on some housework/cooking/paperwork, so it’s great is Sasha can keep herself occupied… Read more