Parent Gossip

We are a growing nation, horizontally that is! With obesity reaching epic proportions in the UK it is little wonder that we are being urged to get ourselves and our children out there and get active! When I was a littler person we spent every moment of our free time climbing walls and trees [...]

With so many different styles of weddings and venues available nowadays the happy couple are inundated with choices and decisions to make. Should we have a simple ceremony or a lavish three tier meringue affair with all the bells and whistles? A horse and carriage, a Daimler, or a Roller? A civil ceremony or a [...]

At some point the sun WILL shine this summer and you and your child will want to enjoy the great outdoors.  Here are my top tips for keeping your little person safe in the sun.

Sun lotion with a minimum SPF of 30 should be applied generously at least 30 minutes before venturing out into the [...]

OK so it’s raining.  This is August in the UK so what’s new!?  The TV is turning your little people into square eyed zombies and there’s not a lot to do.  Time to make some playdough and have some fun!  Young and old alike, kids of all ages love to sculpt and mould and get [...]

If your child is approaching school for the first time, or making the jump from primary to secondary school, or you are moving to a new area then you will be asking yourself: How do I find the right school for my child?  It’s a bit of a mine field.  There’s simply no simple answer.  [...]

Go and tidy your room!  Aaaaargh! This is the eternal struggle between parent and Witchling.  Why oh why can they not just keep their room clean and tidy?  What is so difficult about putting things away and looking after their things?
Well we just moved, as you may remember, into The Shoebox.  Every room needs tidying!  [...]