Book Review: Xalien Goes To School
You might remember this review from last year. Xalien, our playful alien friend is now back for another adventure in Xalien Goes To School. I leapt at the chance to review this one because it…
Tag: toddlers
Parenting Is A Messy Business
The media just love to pit women against each other, don’t they? Especially mothers. There are a million different ways to parent – everything from breast vs bottle, spoon-fed vs baby-led, attachment vs authoritative –…
Jimmy’s Farm – The Best Bits
After first visiting Jimmy’s Farm in Suffolk two years ago we’ve been looking for a chance to go back. We figured rather than just spend our last day at Center Parcs travelling, we’d stop in…
Maverick Early Readers – Review & Giveaway
Reading has always been important in our house and I’ve enjoyed the special bonding time it has given Caterpillar and I from when he was very young. As he now approaches his first year at…
Eight Snack Ideas For Preschoolers (Plus Organix Giveaway)
It sounds so silly but dealing with Caterpillar’s constant demand for snacks is currently one of the my most difficult parenting challenges. I beg you to tell me in the comments that I’m not alone…
Center Parcs – What’s All The Fuss About?
I’ve been curious about Center Parcs since childhood. We had fabulous times at other UK holiday parks but Center Parcs had never been on the menu, presumably due to cost and the fact that we’re…
Kitchen Skills For Preschoolers With Little Cooks (Plus Giveaway!)
I’m so passionate about everyone having basic cooking skills, and this begins in childhood. I know not everyone enjoys cooking or is interested enough to put their own spin on recipes etc. And I’m well…
Book Review: My Tail’s Not Tired!
I love a children’s book that brings a wry smile to a parent’s face while reading and this story about a little monster refusing to go to sleep is a very familiar tale for many…
The Book That Turns Into A Spaceship!
We’ve got such a fun and unusual book to share with you today that Caterpillar has been enjoying so much. Convertibles from Miles Kelly are large, sturdy, boardbooks that convert very simply into a vehicle your…
Best Days Out For Kids In Dorset
I haven’t visited Dorset since I was a child but, as I had such fond memories of our visits to Weymouth beach, we chose the South West coast as our UK holiday destination this year.…