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Our routine for the children during the summer of Covid-19

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I know, it’s unusual times and we have to be ready to adapt to these very strange and abnormal days. With all of us being indoors – schooling and working being done from home – we had had to make a lot of changes around the home. I work from home so relatively not much has changed except for the fact that I now have hubby working from home and the children attending online school. It also means that in the last few months routines have gone out the window, especially sleeping times. They go to sleep later and they …

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3 Great Ways to Prepare for Labour

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  Whether it’s your first time giving birth or you’ve done it all before, every time will always be unique and a little bit unpredictable. Your birth experience might be a complete unknown, but to make things a little smoother and easier for you, you can prepare ahead of time to get yourself ready for whatever may happen. Read on for some useful ways you can prepare ahead of time for labour. Try practicing meditation for a little calm Meditation and mindfulness practices have grown a lot in popularity in recent years, and while it might seem like an odd …

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My Top Tips on Coping with Chicken Pox

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I remember our stint with chicken pox. Though it seems like a long time ago, it was in fact just two years back. Aeryn came home from school one day and we found a little spot on her tummy. Then a few more appeared. Luckily she had a mild version with just about 15 -20 little blisters or pops in total. She was fine, running around and playing as normal. So we completed our half term plans but didn’t overdo it. Whomever I told that she had chicken pox, I was told the other two will get it and it’s …

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#BathBookBed Campaign with The Book Trust and Jo Frost

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Last week, I headed off to Intu Lakeside for a very interesting event. It was the launch of the #BathBookBed Campaign with The BookTrust with Jo Frost returning as an ambassador and spokesperson. Jo Frost and The BookTrust ran a Q and A session in the heart of the shopping centre allowing parents to ask questions about their children’s sleep habits. There was quite a crowd gathered and Jo answered the questions, making a point to give specific answers rather than more general ones. She mentioned that it was important that a child feels loved and has no worries at …

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Being a Mum in 2017…Am I ‘SICK’ or What!

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I tell you it’s hard work. Being a mum in 2017 is REALLY hard work. It’s not the looking after the children – it’s the keeping up with them and all the ‘in’ things especially the manner of speaking. In my days, ‘Sick’ meant you were unwell or as we grew older – ‘Don’t be sick’ meant that what the person was saying made you want to puke. Much like a ‘sick joke’. Now, a fashionable shoe is ‘Sick’ meaning it’s very ‘in’. And it’s not said like ‘Sick’, it’s more like ‘Siiiick’ with a special lilt making it sound like …

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Top tips on what to pack for your child’s first overnight school trip

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What should you pack for your child’s first overnight school trip? An overnight school trip can be an exciting experience for your child, but stressful for you when thinking about what you should pack for them. Private and boarding schools, particularly, offer some memorable trip experiences for school children today, involving everything from water activities to hiking and outdoor pursuits. So what should you think about when packing for your child’s first school trip? Here are some tips that should help. What does the school require? Once you know about the trip, you should read all the information your child …

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Top Tips On Getting Your Child To Read

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My children read. A LOT. And I’m really thrilled that they do. On our recent trip overseas, a family friend commented on how impressed she was to see all three children head deep in their books. Till she mentioned it, I didn’t realise how lucky I really am. In fact, I am very product that all 3 children read much above their age level. I think that the children just grew into love for reading. Both my husband and I read a wide variety of books and we’re always reading. I always had a love for books. I think it …

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