Category: Parenting

Parenting is my largest category on my blog. I started it when my first child was around 2 years old as I wanted to not only promote my book but document what it was like to be a Mum and what we got up to.

Topics here are vast. You will find top tips, advice, real-life experiences, first-hand mistakes and parenting fails, help and support and an honest viewpoint of being a parent and all that goes with that title.

In tips I cover those fun topics like sleep or the lack of! Teething, the stages like terrible two’s and threenager. I also go into the changes that occur when you have a child like the start of pre-school or school. Everything is real life, no sugar coating. I also cover how I am now far more eco-friendly and how you can also implement this as a busy parent.

7 Tips for Dining Out With Your Kids

Posted on March 10, 2022May 7, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Taking your children out to eat can sometimes feel like a daunting task for parents. Plus, there’s that fear of looks exchanging while some people are trying to dine in peace. Many of us have been there, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can still eat out and have an enjoyable dinner experience when going out to eat with your kids.

Here are the best tips for dining out with your kids.

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12 Free Activities to Try This Spring With Your Family

Posted on February 25, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Spending quality time with your family creates lasting memories! As the weather gets warmer you can start enjoying outdoor activities. While planning an outing on a budget is stressful, there are plenty of free things you can do this year. So, review this list of fun free family activities to get started.

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Unique Activities To Do With The Kids During The Summer Holidays

Posted on February 24, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Your kids look forward to the school holidays more than anything. This extended break from the everyday drudgery during the summer seems to last forever; however, some realities can make it less fun than expected. Firstly, you and your partner still have jobs to attend. This can make family activities difficult to plan. Secondly, a six-week break can often result in long stretches of boredom.

Kids are imaginative creatures, but they can quickly run out of ideas over the summer holidays. That is why you should try to do something special when you have the time. Here is a list of unique activities you can do over the summer holidays.

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Talking To Children About Climate Change and The Environment

Posted on February 12, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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As parents, one of the biggest things we face is talking to our children about important topics. These little people are living in a different world to the one we all grew up in, a more progressive one, a more accepting one, a more open one but we also have to remember that they will be the ones who will be impacted by decisions made both in the past and right now, most notably ones that involve climate change and other environmental issues. There is a lot of talk of being net-zero carbon by 2030/2050 (depending on who is speaking) and this may seem like a long way off to you but when you stop and think about how old your children will be by those years, it can feel pretty scary. In 2050 my eldest will be 37 (younger than I am now). He could be witnessing an increase in extreme weather patterns, an increase in worldwide bushfires, rising sea levels taking out areas of particular countries, more migration of people as they seek somewhere safe to live, poorer air conditions, extinction of more species, all at a time when he should really be enjoying life and having children of his own. A future like this seems bleak, doesn’t it? But if we can make change happen now, if we can speak to our children about these issues and help them to understand the solutions and get them to grow up to take a stand, then things could be so good for them as well as for all other species on our planet. So, how do you go about this without making it all doom and gloom or worrying them? I promise it can be done and here are a few ways that may be able to help you with talking to children about climate change…

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Helping Children With Autism: 6 Best Strategies for Parents

Posted on February 11, 2022May 12, 2025 by Emma Reed

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If your child is under the autism spectrum disorder, you might be wondering and fretting about what will happen next. You may be unaware of how to assist your child best or become overwhelmed and perplexed by contradicting therapy recommendations.

While it is true that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not something that a person “grows out of,” there are numerous treatments that can assist children in learning new abilities and overcoming a wide range of developmental difficulties. Assistance is available to meet your kid’s unique needs, from free government services to in-home behavioral therapy and school-based programs. Various resources can help your child learn, grow, and flourish in life.

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Eco-Friendly Parenting Hacks To Take The Guilt Out Of Every Day

Posted on February 8, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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With countless millennial parents choosing not to have children due to the estimated 58.6 metric tonne carbon footprint doing so can create annually, it’s natural to feel the weight of environmental responsibility as a parent. Luckily, there are things you can do to enjoy parenthood and still have a positive environmental impact, starting with things such as cloth nappies and wipes, and then going onto more long-term parental eco-focuses, some of the most effective of which we’ll be discussing here in our top 3 eco-friendly parenting hacks.

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10 Ways To Keep Creative Time With Children Eco-Friendly

Posted on February 7, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Creating art may not seem like the most environmentally friendly activity but giving children the opportunity to be creative is important for their development. Professional artist and mother of two Gillian Hancey gives 10 tips for giving children creative time while minimising the impact on the environment and recycling materials otherwise destined for landfill.

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