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.

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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Review | The Tiger Who Came To Tea Theatre Show

Posted on February 5, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea is an Olivier Award-nominated smash hit show that has been running now for 12 years and we were lucky enough to have this touring stage show come to The Haymarket Theatre in Basingstoke. As big fans of the book, we were very excited to be invited along to review it.

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3 Nature and Activity Places to Visit in Hampshire

Posted on January 22, 2022March 24, 2025 by Emma Reed

We are really lucky to live in the county of Hampshire there is just so much in and around this area for us to explore and discover. As a family who love venturing outdoors and being close to nature we are often out and about and I love sharing these on social media to give others ideas but I’d realised I hadn’t written a days’ out post for a while here on my blog so I thought I would provide an informative style article and give you 3 nature and activity places to visit in Hampshire that are ideal for walkers, dogs and families to enjoy all the year-round.

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How Can I Deal with My Eyesight Needs as a SAHM?

Posted on January 21, 2022October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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When you’re responsible for your child’s every need throughout the day, whether or not you have a partner, you may find that there is precious little time left for yourself. Once your regular daily chores, and your child’s needs, are dealt with, you may then need to consider the other items on your agenda. This can include taking care of yourself. For some people, having an eye exam may not be very high on their priority list, however, it’s just as important for you to have a good quality of life and to look after your eyesight needs!

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6 Ways to Build Confidence in Your Child

Posted on December 15, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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They say fake it until you make it. And that reflects the crucial role confidence plays in a person’s success.

As a parent, you have two primary goals concerning your kids. One, they should be equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in life. And two, they should be confident in those skills.

Building confidence in your children is not only crucial for their “worldly” success, but it’s also vital for their mental health. After all, a child who has dangerously low levels of self-esteem is bound to feel stressed, depressed, and unproductive all the time. This is something you don’t want, so here are 6 ways you can avoid it.

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Everything You Should Know about Lice and how they should Be Removed

Posted on November 22, 2021March 19, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Head lice or lice are a contagious disease caused by three types of lice parasitizing the human body. The danger of head lice is that insects can carry some serious diseases into your body. Lice can reproduce only in warm conditions; when cooled below 15-10 degrees, they die. Pubic and head lice lay nits on the base of the hair, body lice lay eggs in folds of clothing. After a week, larvae hatch from them, maturing and feeding on blood. Adults live up to 40 days.

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How to Prepare your Child for their First Dentist’s Appointment

Posted on November 18, 2021October 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Taking children to the dentist can be anxiety-inducing for both children and their parents, but it’s a necessary step for their health. Children need to get into good habits young so that their teeth will be healthy as they grow older.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that parents should bring their children to the dentist upon their first signs of teeth eruption—typically around 6 to 12 months of age.

Before you go on your children’s first visit to the dentist, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Let’s look into them in this children’s first dental appointment guide.

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