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Despite running this blog, computers are not my area of expertise so I jumped at the chance to learn some basic coding skills. Ahem, for the children of course 😉 Learning Resources have introduced a new range of Coding Critters to appeal to children. Just in time for Easter, the bunnies have arrived! The large […]

There is a lot of talk on social media and in the press about the measured response in the UK compared to other countries. I fully expect schools and businesses to close at some point but for now we need to keep the economy afloat and protect our society from a number of other factors […]

One of the most exciting times ino our house is when I allow the children to have bubble bath. Matthew pretends to be very grown up but even he can’t resist the allure of bubbles… Funatic Foam is a new product designed to make bathtime fun as well as functional. The recyclable metal canister has […]

As I have said before, I am surprised to find myself sharing a home with a dog. But Ollie is different: he’s family! There is one aspect of our life that he is not involved in and that is the school run. In the whole time we’ve been a family, Chris has brought Ollie along […]

Zach turns 4 in April so will be starting infant school in September. Less that 9 months to prepare him (and me!) for this big change. Having worked in schools I thought I would come up with some top tips to help make a smooth transition for children as well as parents:   Toilet training. […]