Garmin Vivofit Jr activity tracker for children
The growth of the activity tracker has been immense over the last few years, and I’ve been one of those who’s loved theirs. I’ve had a Fitbit One, a Flex that I didn’t believe, and now I have a Fitbit…
Parenting
Everything parenting and family oriented. Milestones, our family, growing up
What makes a good playdate according to a 6 year old boy
Like most children, N loves a playdate. He doesn’t get to have many because after school isn’t an option and during school holidays he’s either on the farm with his dad (who won’t take him to playdates) or at holiday…
A change in blog focus – no more photos
I thought this point would happen this time last year, but no. It’s finally happened and it means all the forward planning I’ve done for the first time for the blog needs reassessing. N has told me he doesn’t want…
Swimming pool safety and distracted parents
Water and swimming pool safety is the reason why most parents sign their children up for swimming lessons. Or maybe I’m missing something? So why on earth do some parents take along toddlers to watch their siblings swim and then…
Things he says – bad dreams and changing nicknames
*contains affiliate links Sometimes the things your children say make you tear up and feel for them. It doesn’t happen that often despite me now being a total softie who cries really easily at films (or reading David Walliams’ children’s…
How to deliver, accept and decline party invitations
One of my most popular posts has been the decline of party invitation etiquette. I get a lot of searches arriving at my blog asking how to accept and decline party invites. Nowadays, with the decline of snail mail and…
Hugging children – should we force kids to hug?
Reading an article recently on the damage that can be done when forcing children to hug people against their will, made me think about what we did as kids and now with N. Is encouraging hugging children really that bad?…
Gift ideas for kids age 5 to 11 years to take to parties
As soon as children start school, the birthday invitations begin. They always seem to come in clusters as well, starting at larger parties, then gradually as children move through the school, they get smaller. It’s hard deciding what to buy…
Child development myths – my child is different
Whenever I hear parents at the start and end of school term worried about how tired and grouchy their children are, I think I’m relieved and pleased that so far N doesn’t show these traits. I’ve certainly lucked out with…
School holiday childcare options
The long summer holidays are almost upon us which brings pleasure for children, and some parents. And horror for other parents. School holidays are when many parents (mostly mums) probably wish they only worked term time or were stay at…
When kids activities mean more than just activities
For a working mum things are a bit strange and detached when your children start school. When I compare my life and interaction with school compared with my mum’s (who was a SAHM until we were secondary school age), it’s…
