As kids get ready to break up for summer, many families will be searching for tips and tricks to keep young children entertained for less during the long break. Jo Middleton, author, podcaster and blogger at Slummy Single Mummy has shared her quirky recipe for a well-known jammie biscuit that parents can use to spend quality time with their children AND enjoy a tasty snack – for just 10p per...
Last month, I went to the funeral of a much loved former colleague. It was an achingly sad event but I was so struck by the huge number of photos the family had. Photos of recent days and childhood, and everything in between. Some were beautifully composed ‘quality’ pictures, some were slightly blurred ‘snaps', but all were memories of happy times gone by and all made me smile at the memories...
Balancing Business and Personal workloads to create a memorable summer break.
The summer holidays are fast approaching and although they bring joy and excitement to children across the UK, for parents who run their own businesses it can be a very stressful time trying to juggle both business and work commitments along with spending time as a family making memories. As a mum of 2...
HP study finds climate crisis is changing parental decisions on purchasing, careers and even family size
· New research from HP reveals 91% of parents are concerned about climate change, with a majority indicating the crisis has even impacted their perspective on having more children.
· Study reveals most parents are looking for companies to take action on climate change and are...
Two-thirds (66%) share that becoming a parent has at times taken a toll on their mental well-being
· A survey* commissioned by CALPOL®, as part of their “Don’t Bottle It Up” campaign with the NSPCC Helpline, found that whilst there are many joys of being a parent, parents also experience challenges. Almost one third (31%) admit they didn’t feel like they had enough resources and support...
Make the Most of Your Boot Space During a Long Car Trip with These Top Tips
When you don’t live local to family members and loved ones, road trips are an absolute must when you want to spend time with them. Perhaps they’re in the next town over, or maybe the opposite side of the country; it’s important you have a process that’s as simple as jumping in the car and zooming off to visit them....
While we may associate festivals with all night partying and lively atmospheres, there are also a great variety of family-friendly options for those looking to have some fun with their little ones. Of course, when bringing babies and toddlers along for the adventure, some extra planning and preparation does have to be done in advance. But, if you’re well prepared and have everything you need...
Join John Lewis Exeter for an evening of expert talks, demos, shopping and more to help you with your parenting journey. Pregnancy, birthing and nursery specialists will be on hand all evening to answer any of your questions. Whether you're looking to meet other parents, feeding advice, baby ballet or to kit out your pushchair we've got you covered!
With the sun finally coming out to play we have been loving spending more time outside! After months of being stuck inside due to the rain, it feels so good to feel the benefits of the great outdoors.
Apart from it feeling good to feel the sun on our faces, there are so many other benefits to getting outside with your family. We have put together a list of 9 of those benefits, to...
