If you’ve ever looked at Dutch braids and thought, “That looks amazing… but I have absolutely no idea how to do that,” you’re not alone.
We first came across Dutch braids because they were needed for gymnastics competitions. But since learning how to do them, I’ve started noticing them everywhere — from school playgrounds across the UK to family days out and birthday parties....
When it comes to nutrition in pregnancy and early childhood, advice can often feel overwhelming. Even confident parents can find messages around what babies and children “should” be eating contradictory or constantly changing.
My own background is in childcare, early years and child development, which meant I felt fairly relaxed about pregnancy, baby and toddler nutrition. It was a...
There comes a stage in primary school when friendships start to feel very different.
In our house, we’ve slowly moved from carefree playground friendships and big groups of friends to smaller, tighter circles where the drama seems to happen more often. Little squabbles have turned into hurtful comments and confusing fallouts, and some evenings end with teary conversations at bedtime...
Getting teenagers to eat a proper breakfast before school can feel like a daily challenge — even when we start the morning with the best intentions.
Mornings in our house usually begin calmly, with everyone thinking we have loads of time… and somehow end with us rushing out of the door in a manic panic five minutes after we were supposed to leave. I love coming up with new ways to be...
If you’ve ever turned up at school without your child’s PE kit again or realised you forgot to pack the after-school snack (because you also forgot there was after-school club), then welcome — you’re officially in the ‘ too tired to parent ’ era.
My mum friends and I joke about it all the time — the brain fog, the exhaustion, the “I swear it was Friday five...
I’ve always been pretty relaxed about my children using devices. They both do a lot of sports clubs that keep them busy, and I love that they spend time each week with different groups of friends.
I think tech is here to stay, so my attitude has always been that I want my children to grow up knowing how to use it responsibly. But recently, I noticed things might have slipped a little...
We had the day to ourselves today, and since my son loves zoos, we decided to try out a new one — Newquay Zoo . It’s about an hour and forty minutes’ drive from Exeter, really easy to get to, and most importantly, it ticked my son’s essential zoo checklist: penguins, meerkats, and tortoises! If you’re planning a family break and looking for things to do in Cornwall , this is definitely one to...
We’ve had such a fun and adventurous start to the summer holidays – packed with big days out , lots of fresh air and plenty of excitement. So, to slow things down a bit and finish off the week on a calmer note, I went looking for something a little more relaxed. And I found the perfect thing.
A few weeks ago, I met the lovely owners of Something Lovely Pottery , a local pottery...
We’ve loved our Yoto Mini ever since we got it for Christmas. It’s become a staple in our home — especially at bedtime — and I can honestly say it’s been one of the best screen-free investments we’ve made for our children.
While we’ve picked up a few of the pre-recorded story cards, one of the features I was most excited about was the ability to record your own stories using the Yoto app and...
The summer holidays are finally here, and I’m so happy to have my two children home for six whole weeks! We’ve got a long list of places we’d like to visit, and first up was Greendale Farm Shop — a spot we’ve loved for years.
Now, you might be wondering why a farm shop was top of our list… but Greendale is so much more than just a farm shop. We’ve been coming here since my two were...
The sun finally decided to make an appearance (thank you, British summer!) and it turned out to be the perfect day for a bit of family fun at the Mammoth Slip and Slide , tucked away at Greendale Farm Shop in Exeter.
We’ve seen this plastered all over Instagram and knew it was only a matter of time before we gave it a go. And I have to say… it did not disappoint!
The summer holidays are finally here, and after spending our first day off having a well‑earned rest, we headed out to Greendale Farm Shop to try some of the fun activities we’d been spotting all over Instagram.
First on our list: the Bounce South West inflatables —and we had SO much fun! The sessions last 90 minutes, and at just £12.95 per person, we thought this was great value for...
