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.

3 girls with medals and a trophy at a sports day

5 Smart (and Eco-Friendly) Tips for Your Next School Sports Day

Posted on April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Emma Reed

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There’s something so fun and heartwarming about a school sports day. The kids’ excitement, the team spirit, the slightly chaotic three-legged races, and parents making fools of themselves in egg and spoon races. While it’s all fun and games on the day, behind the scenes, it can take some serious planning.

Whether you’re a parent lending a hand or a teacher that’s been put in charge of the main events, here are five top tips to help you organise a sports day that’s fun, inclusive, and one the kids will love.

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Why It’s Important to Be Honest with Children About Issues

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Honesty plays a crucial role in a child’s emotional and cognitive development. While some parents may feel tempted to shield children from difficult topics, open and truthful communication helps establish trust, encourages emotional intelligence, and supports critical thinking. Children are naturally curious, and when they sense that adults are withholding information, it can lead to confusion, insecurity, or even misplaced fears. By providing age-appropriate explanations, parents and guardians can create a safe space where children feel comfortable discussing their thoughts and emotions.

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5 Best Personal GPS Trackers For Kids Safety

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Your child vanishes into a crowd—again. This time, you’re ready.

In a single moment of distraction. A split-second lapse. That’s all it takes to lose your child. But what if there was a way to ALWAYS know where your child was located? Good news – there is! Personal GPS trackers for kids are changing the way parents like you keep your kids safe. In this article you will learn:

The best personal GPS trackers for kids safety
Key features to consider like SOS alerts or geofencing alerts if they wander beyond “safe zones” you control.
Answers to questions many parents like you might have about the safety and accuracy of these security products.

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The Role of Constructivist Learning in Toddler Development

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Constructivist learning, a theory rooted in the work of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, emphasizes the active role children play in building knowledge through experience. Unlike traditional educational models that rely on direct instruction, constructivism encourages young learners to engage, experiment, and make sense of their environment through exploration and social interaction. For toddlers, this approach aligns with their natural developmental stage, where curiosity, autonomy, and sensory engagement dominate how they absorb information.

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Talking to Your Kids about Online Safety

Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Whether they’re running riot outside or playing computer games, keeping kids safe is paramount. In the digital age, serious threats lurk within almost every online platform. Research suggests that in the US alone, around 12 million children are exposed to cyber risks.

Protecting young people against these risks should be the priority for all parents. And when it comes to online safety, open conversations are a brilliant way to foster security and sensible interactions. Here’s how to start talking about it.

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How to Satisfy Your Kids’ Sweet Tooth Without the Sugar Overload

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Emma Reed

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It’s a universal truth—kids love sweets. From the moment they taste their first piece of chocolate or sip a warm, sugary drink, the cravings begin. But as every parent knows, too much refined sugar can lead to hyperactivity, energy crashes, and long-term health concerns.

So, how do you keep your little ones happy without the sugar rollercoaster? The good news is that there are plenty of delicious, natural alternatives that satisfy those cravings while being kinder to their health.

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10 Last Minute World Book Day Costume Ideas

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Emma Reed

World Book Day, it creeps up on us every year, doesn’t it? And no matter how organised we try to be, sometimes life gets in the way, sometimes the school lets you know very last minute and sometimes your child changes their mind ten times leaving you flustered and confused – we’ve certainly had the latter happen this year!! And this is why I wanted to provide some last-minute World Book Day costume ideas that are quite easy to create and should leave everybody happy.

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