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Kirsty K
Oct 28, 20222 min read
Turn your 'Don'ts' into 'Dos' - How to get your toddler to listen
Do you ever have days where you feel like all you are saying is, 'no!' or 'don't!' to your child and they don't appear to be listening?...
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Kirsty K
Oct 2, 20222 min read
4 ways to do Halloween on a budget - In association with Mad About Money Official
Halloween is one day of the year that children don't want to miss, but it can be a costly time for parents, so I spoke to Mad About Money...
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Kirsty K
Jul 4, 20223 min read
End of term gifts - What teachers REALLY want
The end of the school year is almost upon us and parents up and down the country are wondering what to buy their child's teachers to say...
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Kirsty K
May 9, 20222 min read
SATS week – How to help your child this week
SATS week is the first time children will experience exam pressure, and while you can argue about whether they should really be a 'thing'...
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Kirsty K
May 3, 20223 min read
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...
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Kirsty K
Feb 22, 20222 min read
5 ways to say No to your kids without saying No
Saying 'no' to your child isn't a bad thing. Children need to have boundaries, however, too much use of the word 'no' will not give you...
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Kirsty K
Feb 22, 20222 min read
5 phrases you should never say to your kids
Being mindful of the things that you say to your child is really important to ensure that their emotional cup is kept nicely topped up,...
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Kirsty K
Feb 4, 20223 min read
You know you have a Tween when...
If you have a child aged eight, you might be wondering why some days you feel like you are back in the toddler years and others you are...
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Kirsty K
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Time with the kids. Quality or quantity?
Is the quality of time you spend with your kids more important than the quantity? In short, no. It has long been thought that quality...
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Kirsty K
Nov 21, 20213 min read
Decluttering toys - why it is important
Christmas is fast approaching and for some, like myself, there maybe a child's birthday looming too. For my family, this is a great...
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Kirsty K
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Night terrors - What are they and what can you do to help?
Some parents will have comforted their child after a nightmare, but if your child ever has a night terror, they will be inconsolable, no...
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Kirsty K
Aug 13, 20212 min read
Supporting your left-handed child
Around 10% of the population are left-handed, and there seems to be some conflicting information as to why. Some say it can be genetic,...
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Kirsty K
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Activities for a rainy day
Don't let rain stop play! Here are some fun activities to keep your little one entertained when it rains. Painting with toy cars This is...
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Kirsty K
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Toddler Tips - 5 ways to help your toddler learn to share
Learning to share can be a hard concept to grasp for most toddlers. Play dates can become stressful when all the fun is replaced by...
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Kirsty K
Mar 8, 20201 min read
Blueberry and lemon muffins.
Many years ago while I was nannying for a family I had to produce some cakes for all three kids to take into school for a bake sale....
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Kirsty K
Jan 82 min read
Three ways to help your kids beat the January Blues
It's not just adults who can struggle with the January Blues, kids often find January hard too. December is a full on month for kids (and...
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Kirsty K
Dec 23, 20242 min read
How to get your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the one night of the year that parents really need their kids to sleep. However, with all the anticipation and...
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