What makes a successful playdate
I have to admit we don’t do many playdates. Mainly because I work, so N goes to after school club. And in the holidays is at holiday club or working with the OH would just wouldn’t ‘do’ playdates. He just…
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Helping kids have broader life experiences – trip to Blenheim Palace
I think it’s key for children to get broader life experiences and not just stay at home. It’s not always easy to persuade them. Here’s our Blenheim trip
School Days – Easter service and baptism
It’s Sunday again, and it’s come around to the weekly School Days post. I know I found it really useful reading about slightly older children and what they got up to before N started school. Hopefully others reading continue to…
An unplanned playground visit for Mother’s Day
We seem to be getting to know parks near us really well. N loves them, and is putting his foot down about simply going to the park rather than to somewhere with more to see and do. For Mother’s Day,…
School Days – school trip and split class
After last week’s ‘I can’t be bothered’ with my #SchoolDays post, I’m back this week. Although following last week and having nothing to write, N is still not being very forthcoming with what he’s been up to. Instead, I’ve been…
School Days – World Book Day and pancakes
Another week, another end of February and that meant a busy week at school with not only pancake day and World Book Day. N has mixed views on both although anything involving food is going to win with him. Onto…
Friends – the rules for a 6 year old boy
Boys are a law unto themselves. N definitely knows his own mind and he’s gone through life so far, being easy going. So easy going about everything including friends. I find watching him develop and his friendships change really interesting….
Conversation starters for kids – how to get yours to talk about their day
I love having a chatty son. N loves to talk (I wonder where he gets that from), although he does pick his moments. Sometimes he’ll be quiet and focused, other times he’ll whitter on about nothing. Sometimes I tune it…
How to make birthday party planning easier
I’m not a party planner. I’ve not even organised that many birthday parties. I’d probably rather have a smaller get together with friends, but when you have children you can’t get away from holding at least 1 birthday party. I…
From hoodies to crew necks – jumper fussiness
I always said that N was easy with clothes. He’s never wanted to choose his own clothes when we’re out shopping. Usually I just buy things I like and I think he’ll wear, and usually there’s no moaning about the…
The birthday interview with a 6 year old
Last year I was really impressed with N’s willingness to do one of the ‘interview with’. He even agreed to do it on camera. And for the first time I got more out of him than previously. So I had…