How to manage work and the kids over the summer holidays - Roxy Holcombe
With the summer holidays fast approaching - and already here for some of us - are you worried about how you're going to manage work and...
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Kirsty K
Feb 5, 20222 min read
'You can't pour from an empty cup' - 5 ways to keep your child's emotional cup topped up
Imagine that every child has a cup that needs to be filled with affection, love, security and attention - a cup that holds all their...
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Kirsty K
Aug 19, 20212 min read
From fear to fun - How to help your child love bath time.
A warm, relaxing bath is a great way to get your child to wind down before bed, and I often recommend it as part of a bedtime routine....
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Kirsty K
Aug 18, 20212 min read
When 'Just the one' turns into 'Just the one too many' -3 tips for survival as a hungover parent
It might not happen very often, but parents are allowed to let their hair down every now and again. The problem though, hangovers and...
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Kirsty K
Aug 6, 20212 min read
5 ways to teach your child courage
Courage is a vital life skill. It is a learned behaviour, therefore, it is important that parents/carers take the time to help teach...
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Kirsty K
Aug 2, 20213 min read
Weaning your baby - what you need to know
Current guidelines state that babies should be weaned from around 6 months old. This means your baby may be ready a little before or a...
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Kirsty K
Jul 20, 20213 min read
How to survive long car journeys with young children
My children have been travelling on long car journey's to visit their grandparents since they were tiny. I am not going to say that every...
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Kirsty K
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Getting school ready: Encouraging independence
There is no doubt that the pandemic has caused delays in some areas of under 5’s development, but even before the pandemic hit, there was...
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Kirsty K
May 27, 20214 min read
Summertime - Four ways to keep your little one safe
Unsure which factor sun cream you should use? Not sure what your little one should wear to bed during the warmer weather? Read on for my...
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Kirsty K
May 24, 20212 min read
It's ok to be different - How to teach your child about diversity
It is never too early to teach children about diversity, as research shows that from around the age of two, children are aware of...
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Kirsty K
Oct 27, 20203 min read
Back to work - How to make being a working mum work
You've just got used to this parenting malarkey when all of a sudden it is time to start planning your return to work and join the...
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Kirsty K
May 14, 20202 min read
Teething torture - How to help soothe your baby
From around four months your baby may start teething. It will take a while for their teeth to actually come through and for some, you...
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Kirsty K
May 3, 20202 min read
Bedtime -How to implement a routine
Having a bedtime routine helps children get the sleep that they need. Establishing good sleep habits will help them to fall asleep and...
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Kirsty K
Apr 18, 20202 min read
Toddler Tips - Weaning off the bottle at night
Got a toddler still waking in the night for a bottle? Read on for some tips on how to stop it. Start at bedtime Teaching your child that...
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Kirsty K
Apr 1, 20203 min read
Surviving the lockdown with a toddler.
After speaking with some parents of toddlers over the last few weeks it seems that many are struggling with the changes that are...
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Kirsty K
Nov 93 min read
What to do if your child is being bullied and how to stop them being a bully
An important part of growing up is learning to understand and manage conflict. Bullying though, is not simply just a case of ‘falling...
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Kirsty K
Nov 63 min read
Christmas prep: What you need to do now
It might only be the beginning of November, but it is a good time to start thinking about prepping for Christmas. That doesn't mean you...
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