parenting

It's festival season - and with Potty Training Month also in full swing - your family festivals are all about music, dancing and fun.

But on the flip side, there's also plenty of visits to questionable toilets, long queues, and impatient little ones who always need the loo right now.

Parents, panic no more.

The Potette Fold 'N' Go Potty is here to save you from...

When my children were younger, I always imagined we'd spend hours in the garden together. I pictured muddy knees, games of hide-and-seek, family picnics, and those long summer evenings where no one wanted to come inside.

The reality, though, looked a little different.

I spent most of my time reminding someone to be careful, asking them not to wander too far, or keeping one...

Parenting is a whirlwind of joy (and mess, and school WhatsApps, and uneaten toast crusts.) But let’s be honest—those nappy changes, snack negotiations, school runs, and endless “Muuum!” moments can leave you feeling like there’s never enough time.

We’ve put together 10 practical, no-fuss time-saving hacks to help you reclaim hours—not for more chores, but for what really matters....

April has been and gone — and we’ve loved soaking up a bit more sunshine this month (while happily eating our body weight in Easter eggs!).

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite activities, book reviews, and parenting articles from April — just in case you missed anything.

This month we headed off to Dartmeet on...

Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles a person can undertake. From the moment a child is born, parents embark on a lifelong journey of guidance, love, and support. Raising children requires patience, dedication, and the ability to adapt to various situations. With the right approach, parenting can be a fulfilling experience that helps shape a child into a happy,...

Attention barents and barents-to-be (no typo… to ebebek, all parents, or anyone who cares for a baby, is known as a ‘barent!’)!

Introducing ebebek , the UK’s new one-stop shop for all things baby and barenting, with everything you need under one roof. Already a household name in Turkey, ebebek is coming to the UK with the launch of three new stores, including its flagship location at...

There’s a reason the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” has been passed down for generations. Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys, but it’s also full of challenges that can sometimes feel overwhelming. This is where community parenting comes in—a concept that emphasizes the power of building a support network to share the joys and struggles of raising children.

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When it comes to ensuring a bright future for your children, few things are as important as effective financial planning. Parents often strive to provide the best for their children, whether that’s a quality education, a safety net for unexpected challenges, or a financial head start in life. Achieving these goals requires discipline, knowledge, and a long-term perspective. In this article,...

The big Christmas getaway is fast approaching, and I remember so clearly the mix of emotions it used to bring when my children were young. The excitement of seeing their joy and wonder building was always tinged with a little anxiety about how to juggle it all - especially when throwing extended family into the mix.

While Christmas is a time of twinkling lights, festive treats, and...

Fussy Eating… A stress of the past!

Hi, I’m Holly a paediatric food consultant, Norland Nanny and Founder of Nanny Cooks!

I support and empower parents through the challenges they may face with fussy eaters by providing tried and tested tips, tricks, recipes and meal plans. I help to take the stress of meal times off their plate and add a spoonful of fun! Having nannied...