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From 'Time Out' to 'Time In' - How to successfully avoid using the 'Naughty Step'
You may have tried using 'time-out' and the ‘Naughty step’ but found that your child’s behaviour has become worse as a result of using it.

Kirsty K
Apr 20, 20242 min read
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How to teach your children to be financially healthy
Play is how young children learn best, so role playing shops, banks etc is a great way of introducing the concept of money.

Kirsty K
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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3 (extremely) chocolatey Easter bakes
If you are looking for some easy Easter baking inspo, then look no further. Yes, these are extremely chocolatey, but they look and taste...

Kirsty K
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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" Where do babies come from?" How to answer THAT question
Chances are, if your child has asked "Where do babies come from?" then you will have felt awkward and maybe a bit embarrassed at how to...

Kirsty K
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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What you need to do NOW to prep your child for starting school in September
It's January, so it might seem a bit soon to be thinking ahead to September, but if you have a child starting school this year NOW is the...

Kirsty K
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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5 things NOT to say to a preemie parent
' Giving birth unexpectedly at 32 weeks, was not how I thought my journey into motherhood would start. To say it was a hard time, is an...

Kirsty K
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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Stop the scroll! - How to stop 'phubbing' in front of your kids
"Mummy! Get off your phone, I am trying to tell you something!" The words uttered by my eldest, Ella, who was then nearly 9 years. Let me...

Kirsty K
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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The Do's and Don'ts of Trick-or-Treating
The highlight of Halloween for children is going out in their chosen Halloween costume to Trick-or-Treat, or in most cases just for the...

Kirsty K
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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How to parent when you are ill
Tis the season to be...ill. There are bugs galore to take your pick from during the winter season and if you are a parent, they usually...

Kirsty K
Oct 15, 20233 min read
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Ditching the dummy - When and how to say goodbye
I think the majority of new parents are adamant that their baby will not use a dummy but then the crying begins and before you know it,...

Kirsty K
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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5 ways to teach your child to be kind
Be kind. As adults we understand what that means but how do we ensure our kids grow up to show kindness and compassion towards others? Be...

Kirsty K
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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From fearful to fearless - 5 ways to help your child love a thunderstorm
Being fearful of thunderstorms is not unusual in children, particularly in the UK where they are not that frequent. Here are 5 ways to...

Kirsty K
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Potty training - What you need (and what you don't)
Potty training is a milestone that many parents find tricky to navigate and there is so much information about how to get your child out...

Kirsty K
May 16, 20233 min read
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Here comes the rain again - 6 benefits of playing in the rain
It's raining again, but before you head to the soft play centre, take a read of why taking your child out into the rain can do them a lot...

Kirsty K
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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Safe sleep for babies - The dos' and don'ts
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) can happen to some babies for no apparent reason, but what experts do know are a few things that...

Kirsty K
Mar 13, 20233 min read
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Gender equality - 5 ways to educate your children
Every day there are great opportunities to introduce and reinforce ideas about equality and fairness to our children, and to challenge...

Kirsty K
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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How to keep your toddler still during a haircut
Asking a toddler to sit still for more than a minute is a big ask, but asking them to sit still for more than a minute and have their...

Kirsty K
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Potty training - How to get your little one out of nappies
Are you going potty about potty training? Read on for my tips on getting your little one out of nappies. Being ready Signs to look out...

Kirsty K
Feb 1, 20234 min read
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Tantrums - The dos and don'ts
Tantrums are a very normal part of toddler life. They can happen over the smallest things (how dare you cut the toast into squares?!) and...

Kirsty K
Jan 31, 20233 min read
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Twixmas: How to keep the kids entertained between Christmas and New Year
What is Twixmas? It has nothing to do with the chocolate bar - well, unless you want it to, it is the phrase coined to describe that...

Kirsty K
Dec 23, 20222 min read
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The REAL reason your child is melting down after school
Their teacher tells you that they are as lovely as can be in the classroom, so why is that NOT what you experience when your child greets...

Kirsty K
Feb 263 min read
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What age should children do chores? - A handy guide
There are many benefits to kids doing chores. They can help them feel important, teach vital life skills, and they are a great way to...

Kirsty K
Feb 264 min read
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