Tag: advice

the best cleaning hacks and tips for busy parents

The Best Cleaning Hacks and Tips For Busy Parents

Posted on by Emma Reed

*This post contains affiliate links and ads

It’s hard to keep on top of the housework when you are a parent and even harder when you have more than one to clean up after, to make meals for, to entertain not to mention all those extra toys. Cleaning is one of those jobs that we all have to do but it can feel as though it takes up so much of our time… time which should be spent with our little ones. With this in mind, I have asked fellow parents for their top tips so we can share some of the wisdom and lighten our loads with these fantastic cleaning hacks.

Continue reading “The Best Cleaning Hacks and Tips For Busy Parents” →

Related Posts:
Early Warning Signs Of Hormones Going Haywire
a woman

Women and hormones have a strange relationship as hormonal changes affect them throughout their lives. The game begins at puberty Read more

The Benefits of Artificial Grass for Playgrounds & Recreational Areas
a playground with artificial greass

*Collaborative Post Artificial grass offers a safer environment for children's playgrounds and recreational areas compared to real grass. It can Read more

Flying with a Baby Checklist
flying with a baby checklist written on a skyline with a plane

We are about to embark on our very first holiday abroad with a baby. We first took Jake aged 2 Read more

How To Make Money With Your Car
car speedometer

*Collaborative Post Have you ever wondered what you could do to make a little extra cash? There is likely a Read more

what no one tells you about a child

The Things You are Never Told about Having a Child

Posted on by Emma Reed

We all know the cliche’s, we hear all the ‘advice’  and we read all the relevant books but nothing can prepare you for having a child and the joys of parenthood until you experience it firsthand. From here you learn that some of those tips were true… for instance, get your sleep whilst you can, as annoying as it may sound. However, there are many that never even cross others’ lips. Now I don’t know if this is because they don’t wanna worry you or Continue reading “The Things You are Never Told about Having a Child” →

Related Posts:
How To Make Homemade Playdough
homemade playdough

Playdough is a great activity for a wide range of ages. It sparks the imagination, it allows children to be Read more

My Pregnancy: The Second Trimester
the second trimester

This trimester has felt long. What makes it feel even longer is the fact that no one can decide precisely Read more

Our NICU Journey- Week Two
our nicu journey week two

One week has passed in NICU and so much happened that it was all a whirlwind. We had the elation Read more

3 Simple Ways To Save For Your Kid’s Future
little girl counting money

*Collaborative Post Things are a lot harder for young people than they were for you when you were their age. Read more

chicken pox on a child's back

When Chicken Pox Strikes

Posted on by Emma Reed

Chicken pox has finally reached us after knowing quite a few people coming down with it in the last few months and it hitting pre-school just recently too. It is inevitable when your child comes into close contact with so many other children but it was still a surprise and then the realisation hit that we didn’t actually know anything about what we needed to do.

Continue reading “When Chicken Pox Strikes” →
Related Posts:
7 Chicken Pox Survival Activities Tried and Tested
chicken pox survival collage

If you are a regular reader of my blog you will know that last week we were hit with the Read more

How To Make Homemade Playdough
homemade playdough

Playdough is a great activity for a wide range of ages. It sparks the imagination, it allows children to be Read more

Home Play Ideas For 2-Year-Olds
a toddler using wooden toys as a play idea

*Affiliate Links Being stuck at home with a 2-year-old can be tough at times but you really can't go out Read more

11 Fun Space Themed Home Learning Activities
our space themed home learning area

*Contains Affiliate links Even though home learning was sprung on us due to the Covid-19 lockdown, I've actually found it Read more

album cover of belightful music

How We Have Been Tackling Bedtime With Belightful Music

Posted on by Emma Reed
*Gifted Product

As you are probably aware by now, Jake does not sleep well. The issues vary from refusing to go to bed, getting up several times once we have put him to bed to waking up at a variety times during the night. There is no rhyme or reason, the health visitor could not solve the issue by changing meal times, varying his food or by introducing a gro-clock and as he doesn’t do it at the same time every night so it isn’t a habitual issue. I have tried every trick in the book, even resorting to Continue reading “How We Have Been Tackling Bedtime With Belightful Music” →

Related Posts:


Products That Every Expectant Mum Needs In Their Life

products that every expectant mum needs in their life

*Contains gifted products and Affiliate links When you fall pregnant your mind immediately flicks to what the baby will need Read more


How to Plan Your Homeschool Schedule

children homeschooling

For some children, homeschooling may seem like the easy option over going to school. Could their parents really deliver a Read more


Home Play Ideas For 2-Year-Olds

a toddler using wooden toys as a play idea

*Affiliate Links Being stuck at home with a 2-year-old can be tough at times but you really can't go out Read more


How to Be More Involved in Your Child’s Education

a little girl reading

If you want your child to succeed in school, it’s important for you to demonstrate your commitment to their performance Read more

mum and baby in hospital

First Time Parents: my little bit of advice

Posted on by Emma Reed

If you are expecting for the first time you may have a thousand questions, secret worries and be feeling bogged down with information coming from all directions. Suddenly everybody is a baby expert and thinks they know best. There are hundreds of baby books in the shops, classes to attend and health visitor leaflets. How can you take it all in? Well, here’s my little bit of advice for first time parents on how to get through it all and which parts actually may work for you: Continue reading “First Time Parents: my little bit of advice” →

Related Posts:


7 Ways to Help Your Children Process Grief This Holiday Season

a child grieving

The holiday season can be an especially difficult time of year for children who have lost a loved one. It’s Read more


Talking To Childcare Settings About Cloth Nappies… And Getting Them On Board!

child in a cloth nappy playing with a wooden toy

When it comes to the time to choose a childcare setting we all have certain areas that we want to Read more


We are Turtle Tots Ambassadors! #bringonthesmiles

baby in a sea themed flatlay with a whale, fish, waves and turtle tots badge

*Ad It is official, I can finally shout it from the rooftops "We are Turtle Tots Ambassadors!" and I have Read more


Our Turtle Tots Brand Ambassadorship #bringonthesmiles

three images of mum and baby swimming

*AD Well, our brand ambassadorship has come to a close and to say I am a little sad about that Read more

collage of family on a plane flying to Zante

Top tips for flying with your child

Posted on by Emma Reed

As I write this I am sat happily and safely in a villa in Zante. I say safely because I can admit that a small part of me was bricking it about flying after so many recent devastating events which have happened all over the world. Maybe I wouldn’t have been quite so concerned if I didn’t have a child; it does seem as though dangers are now much more heightened in my mind with having a little person to protect.

Anyway, we are here and Jake’s first Continue reading “Top tips for flying with your child” →

Related Posts:


Flying with a Baby Checklist

flying with a baby checklist written on a skyline with a plane

We are about to embark on our very first holiday abroad with a baby. We first took Jake aged 2 Read more


What Can I Expect When Flying with a Baby?

flying with a baby, mum and baby

This is probably the most common question I googled prior to our family holiday this year; 'What can I expect Read more


My Tips For Coping With Flying Guilt In An Eco-Conscious World

plane wing in a blue sky with a few clouds

As you all know, I have become far more eco-conscious over the last two years and as I continue to Read more


Kids Will Be Kids, Even On Holiday!

child on a beach with his arms up in the air

Unless you haven't been following me for very long, you'll know that we have just had the holiday of a Read more

collage of your teething baby

‘Your Teething Baby’ sneak peek

Posted on by Emma Reed

I wanted to give you a little sneak peek of my book Your Teething Baby, from one parent to another, to help you to understand what it covers and how it can benefit you. Here are some of the sections and snippets for you to enjoy.

Introduction:

(A snippet of the intro)

Why Teething?
From the moment that you discover you are pregnant you find yourself inundated with information. This ranges from how long you may get morning sickness for, to what to expect at your scan, what products you should be buying and reading many pregnancy books; as well as taking in every bit of advice you possibly can from those who have been there before. We attend antenatal classes to prepare for the birth and once baby is here there is support from midwives and health visitors. You find out all about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, nappy changes, weight gains or weight losses and postnatal depression; all of which is vital information when becoming a parent – especially if it’s your first time. I, however, feel that one area is overlooked and for some families it is a very big milestone which can take over both yours and your baby’s life………… Teething.

Continue reading “‘Your Teething Baby’ sneak peek” →
Related Posts:
Is My Baby Teething?
teething baby

Ahh, one of the most common questions that seems to come up in parenting groups and I'm sure it is Read more

13 Natural Teething Remedies to Help Your Baby
teething baby with finger in his mouth

Are you in the throes of teething? I am, for the second time... sigh. He only has 2 at the Read more

The Perfect Bedtime Routine for Your Teething Baby
The perfect bedtime routine for your teething baby text over three images of a teething baby

As you know, a teething baby is hard work at bedtime. The pain tends to wake them more often, their Read more

Breastfeeding and Teething
breastfeeding and teething, baby with a smile and teeth showing

Breastfeeding and teething are topics that are covered quite a bit in articles and via parenting sites. We usually talk Read more