Homework….Is it really needed? Here’s the deal, I’ve never enforced homework in my primary school-aged children. I don’t think it’s either needed, important or a necessity that benefits them when there are so many more valued things and practical learning of life lessons that they can be doing with their time. Does this mean I am limiting their educational potential? No,… View Post
You Know You Have Kids When…
We asked the Family Days Tried & Tested community of parents to let us know what moments within their everyday lives reminded them that they have kids…the results were uncannily relatable and a proper giggle.
It’s OK to Argue in Front of Your Kids
Don’t argue in front of your children, it’ll scar them for life. Strong words that seem to be consistently used. But I’m on the other side of the fence. I consider myself a realist. Is it really that wrong to argue in front of the children?
Bedtime Rules
Loads of our followers have asked us for our bedtime rules over the years and as the children grow the rules change slightly each year. Here is our updated version for a 4,7,11 and 12 year old.
An Unprepared Mum
The unprepared mum… from nursery to big school ? You look so small in your school uniform. My growing up baby just 4 years ago born. And I’m not sure you’re ready for what is in store as you step out of nursery and through a new door.
Expectations On Long Car Journeys With Kids…
Expect arguments over seating arrangements before actually getting in the car. Expect to referee a war that has broken out over a game of tag in a confined space which the kids promised would not happen.