Parenting in Midlife

Insights, tips, and relatable stories about parenting while going through midlife challenges.

My Top 5: Christmas films for young children

With the Christmas time off fast approaching, more learning at home really isn’t on our agenda for the holidays. Instead, we’re planning to stay indoors, put our feet up, get out the popcorn and indulge in some good old-fashioned gogglebox watching.…

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My Top 5: Children’s picture books for Christmas

Christmas is my favourite time of year for buying children’s books. Below are some of Cyrus’s top picks for the festive season. It’s A Long Night For Santa by Chris Tetreault-Blay We absolutely adore the Little Brown Moth character in…

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My Top Five: Sustainable children’s gifts for Christmas

Are you looking for a toy for Christmas for your pre-schooler that’s eco-friendly, kinder to the environment and less plastic? Here’s a round-up of our Top 5 favourite, sustainable children’s gifts for Christmas. From candy canes to sugarcane toys with…

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Why Halloween still matters (even if you’re not dressed as a cat)

Safe Halloween activities for families: how to celebrate and still have fun Discover safe Halloween activities for families. From pumpkin hunts to DIY décor, here’s how to enjoy spooky fun at home this year. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to…

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Eco-friendly parenting: inspiring kids to care for nature with stories

Eco-friendly parenting: small stories that make a big difference Discover how eco-friendly parenting starts with storytelling and small acts of kindness. From sharks to soil, these children’s books inspire greener thinking. There’s something oddly reassuring about watching my eight-year-old crouched…

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Review: personalised Christmas stories for children – make your little one the star

Why personalised Christmas stories for children make the perfect gift There’s something undeniably special about seeing your child’s eyes widen as they unwrap a present and discover themselves right there on the pages. Personalised Christmas stories are a gift that…

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Lockdown: How To Help Toddlers Feel Better In Isolation

How to help make things easy for children during lockdown Simple, comforting ways to help children feel safe, calm and connected during lockdown. Tips that nurture routine, creativity and family wellbeing. Isolation is tough for everyone right now, but particularly…

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