We love our kids but we all need a little time out!
I’ve been working from home in various jobs for over 11 years now. But 2020 saw many more people working from home for the very first time. The global Covid-19 pandemic forced many businesses to rethink whether staff really needed to travel into their usual place of work or whether it was safer all round …
Starting a family of your own makes you reassess pretty much every aspect of your life. Suddenly, you are responsible for another human being and whilst that can be a really scary feeling, it’s a pretty amazing place to be too. Having children definitely made me want to be the best that I could be …
All of our children have missed out on their usual birthday celebrations this year as have most of the children across the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that family life has been far from normal. Parents across the globe have had to come up with new ways to ensure their children still get to …
It’s been a tough year for all of us, but I really feel for single parents who have had to multi-task like never before. Not only that, but our social lives have been taken away from us and it’s those adult interactions that many single parents rely on in order to keep themselves sane! As …
We’ve all seen the happy family Christmas scenes depicted in the media. Whether it’s adverts, films or magazines, this time of year is filled with the perfect family Christmas. But reality just isn’t like that. Christmas is up there with one of the most stressful times of the year. There are so many reasons why …
My Mum and Dad separated when I was in my late teens and whilst my Dad has moved on to find love again, my Mum has always been very reluctant. The kids recently asked me why Grandma lived on her own, and it got me wondering about whether she was really as happy as I …
We should all be making an effort to be more eco-friendly and there are lots of ways you can do this. Our homes are one of the biggest areas where we can make changes. If you’re looking for ways to make your home more sustainable, then here are three ways you can do it. 1. …
Remote-controlled toys are always a huge hit in our house. Right from the youngest through to the oldest, all our kids love them. They’re great fun and there are so many different varieties of remote-controlled toy to choose from. We’ve been taking a look at some of the best options available this year. Stunt Car …
As I’ve mentioned a few times here, 2020 has been a really tough year for so many of us. It’s all down to the Covid-19 pandemic and it still strikes me as amazing that a virus can cause so much carnage. But the truth is that the pandemic has hit families in a whole host …
The year 2020 has been pretty horrendous for the entire world. Covid-19 has thrown our lives into complete uproar and life as we knew it has been turned upside down. Family life has been hit particularly hard with families struggling to juggle work, childcare and managing their finances throughout this difficult period. Many parents have …