Cbeebiesland in Alton Towers is a must for families with young children. Whether you are fans of Cbeebies or your children are ready to take their first steps into theme park rides then you will definitely enjoy your visit. We went during term time where Cbeebiesland was quieter than it usually would be (I have…
Category: parenthood
Low Demand Morning: supporting children who struggling getting ready for school.
The transition from home to school can be difficult for some children. For those with neurodiversity it can be full of triggers that will create a barrier to getting ready for school or create a ‘fight or flight’ response which doesn’t give the best emotional or physical start to a school day. I started to…
Heatwave with Kids: ways to handle to heatwave.
As I write this it is currently 26c in my part of Suffolk. I can feel the change in the air, the way everything already feels slower and more hard work. Which means the news that we will be in the 38c for us Monday is concerning. Heatwaves can be great for sun lovers but…
7 Books to Support Emotional Well-Being for Children 5 and over.
Emotions are a hard thing to control when you’re a child. They can often be overwhelming and children’s behaviour may change because of it. It’s not just about recognising what their feeling, there’s always understanding why they feel that way and what they can do to balance themselves again. For those with neurodiversity (for example…
Pregnancy: The birth stories of my two boys…
Birth stories – I love hearing all the different ways babies have come into this world. Every birth is different. My mum regularly reminds me that I kept her in pain for a 7 day long labour, and yet my sister arrived within minutes. My two boys were two very different birth experiences. They left…
Christmas: 20 Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Elf on the Shelf…it started as Santa’s little spy who sat on a shelf to keep an eye on children and report to Santa. But it soon morphed into a playful, naughty and sometimes kind elf. Elves have also been given important spokesperson jobs such as Alfie the Elf who posts on Facebook about life…
Is my child autistic? The signs I saw that led me to getting my son assessed…
One of the most common search questions which lead people to my blog is ‘is my child autistic?’. I myself had typed the same thing into google many times back when J was 1 years old…more so towards 18 months old. Looking back, especially now I have Baby F to compare to, there were actually…
Dyspraxia Awareness: Guest post by Emma at Mrs Shep Unplugged.
This week is Dyspraxia Awareness week. I’ve read bits and pieces about dyspraxia via various special needs parenting boards but not enough to write about the subject. So I have turned to my friend Emma from Mrs Shep Unplugged, who is dyspraxic herself, to tell you more about diagnosis and living with the condition…. Hi,…
Big School: Preparing to Start Reception.
This September my eldest son, J starts ‘big school’. By this I mean Reception class in Primary School. I know some parents who are counting down, saying their children are ‘totally ready’ or that they can’t wait for the peace and quiet. I’m sure they jest when they talk of their excitement (or maybe not?)…
Easy Healthy Lunches for Parents!
One thing I have found during the healthy eating journey is that a lot of my problems are caused by the kids (haha). Obviously I can’t shut them in a cupboard or sell them as both are frowned upon so instead I faced it head on. Lunch time is especially hard for me. I’m usually…
Mummy Est. 2014: Our Story
Lately it feels like a chapter of our family life has closed and we are preparing for a new one. This week J finished Tumble Tots, and Wednesday he finishes Nursery. It feels like that is the end of where I feel I am still part of his ‘academic life’. We spent time together having…
Exploring Tumble Tots: A Structured Physical Play Group (inc. Autism advice)
Tumble Tots is a physical development programme for children in the early years (0-5 years). It’s basically a preschool child friendly gymnastics session where children learn to use equipment, do music and movements and develop skills such as hand-eye coordination, arm strength and gross motor control. It’s an important area of development at physical skills…
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