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    Helping Your Children Adjust to Family Changes

    April 25, 2025 - By 

    Changes in family life often bring a wave of new emotions and challenges for children. They may feel uncertain, confused, or overwhelmed when their home life starts to look and feel different. Whether the shift comes through separation, divorce, or a new parenting setup, children notice these things deeply. Supporting them through these moments doesn’t require perfection, but it does require consistency, communication, and care. There’s no single formula that suits every family. What matters most is paying close attention to how children respond and offering guidance that fits their needs. Recognising Emotional Signals in Children Children don’t always have…

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    The Big Egg Hunt London sculpture trail

    April 21, 2025 - By 

    We love a free public sculpture trail and there seem to be more each year. Have you heard of The Big Egg Hunt sculpture trail? Building on the success of The Little Egg Hunt which took place last year (and which we wrote about here). this year is bigger and better with over 100 eggs beautifully designed by high-profile artists to raise awareness for wildlife conservation charity, The Elephant Family. The Big Egg Hunt London sculpture trail This year is bigger and better because, not even are there more 2ft eggs to discover, there is also an easy to use…

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    Five Happy Things {Week 16/2025}

    April 20, 2025 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. It was lovely to celebrate Easter with family today, especially chocolate Easter eggs for the kids and a delicious roast dinner with my mum. Five Happy Things {Week 16/2025} We bought a record player! Technology has changed so much over the last few years. I wish I had all the…

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    How to Show Mum How Much She’s Appreciated

    April 19, 2025 - By 

    Mums often wear many hats. They can be caregivers, chefs, chauffeurs, cheerleaders, and confidantes, all rolled into one. They do so much, often without expecting anything in return. While Mother’s Day is a lovely reminder to celebrate them, showing appreciation shouldn’t be limited to just one day a year. Our mums deserve to know how much we value them all the time. But how can you show your mum she’s truly appreciated? It doesn’t always require grand gestures or expensive gifts. Often, it’s the simple, heartfelt things that mean the most. Thinking about what makes your mum unique and what…

  • Should I take a teenager to the Globe theatre?
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    Should I take a teenager to the Globe theatre?

    April 18, 2025 - By 

    A few weeks ago I asked myself, should I take a teenager to The Globe theatre? With Big Brother studying Macbeth for GCSE English Literature, I thought it would be fun to take a trip to the theatre and watch the play performed in the setting it was designed for. Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Bankside contains two performance spaces – the Globe Theatre and Sam Wanamaker’s Playhouse. We visited Sam Wanamaker’s Playhouse to watch a retelling of Twelfth Night at a few years ago, but never visited the Globe. Opened in 1997 this reconstructed open-air theatre is based on the…

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    Mini Jellycat Inspired Clay Workshop

    April 17, 2025 - By 

    We spotted a clay making workshop inspired by Jellycats and I knew my teen would enjoy it – remember that Jelly Cat inspired birthday cake we made last year? Jellycat toys are so appealing with their soft textures, quirky designs and unique personalities. They are both visually appealing and collectible, so it is easy to see why teens enjoy curating their collections and sharing them online. I knew this would be a fun workshop and also a great way to spend time together. Mini Jellycat Inspired Clay Workshop Taking place in our local pottery cafe, Wick and Ceramic, the workshop…

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    Mess-Free Canvas Painting Techniques for Young Artists

    April 16, 2025 - By 

    Finger painting is one of those adorable childhood activities. They require focus, analytical thinking, and creativity as they keep active little minds on the go. But conventional painting is, for most of us, much too messy—that is, for mothers and fathers who scrub walls, floors, and garments long after the activity has ended. Which is where mess-free canvas paint methods come into play. There are all manner of methods for introducing children to the joy of painting without turning the kitchen into a disaster. With the right equipment, making a great workspace, and using low-mess techniques, painting is something the…

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    Five Happy Things {Week 15/2025}

    April 13, 2025 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 15/2025} Last week we enjoyed a few days away in sunny Dorset where we took the teens karting at Clay Pigeon Raceway on Wardon Hill,  near Dorchester. We also visited the Fleet Air Arm Museum and watched A Minecraft Movie. We used our National Trust membership to…

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    {Pretty Fabrics & Trims} Floral Felt Easter Egg decorations kit

    April 12, 2025 - By 

    For my birthday I received the very pretty Floral Felt Easter Egg decorations kit from Pretty Fabrics & Trims. They make the nicest embroidery kits, everything is included so the kits are perfect if you want to make something and don’t want to worry about sourcing all the supplies. My birthday was last month so I knew I had to get these made (rather than leaving the kit in the cupboard for another year!). Floral Felt Easter Egg decorations kit The Easter Egg kit contained all the felt and embroidery threads to make four decorated Easter Eggs. I love the…