Pandemic: what lockdown taught us As Cyrus straps on his backpack, so excited for the first proper day of school in what feels like a lifetime, I can’t help but pause and reflect. The past couple of years have been……
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Feel-good ideas for families Every January, the world collectively decides to become a better version of itself. We sign up for gym memberships, promise to meditate daily, and buy planners with colour-coded tabs that we’ll never use past February. I’ve…
View PostWhy red lipstick still counts as self-care Remember when working from home sounded like a dream? Coffee in bed, no commute, stretchy trousers all day. That fantasy lasted approximately three days. By week two of lockdown, I was pacing the…
View PostSafe 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…
View PostSmall lifts in strange times: how I stayed grounded during lockdown Winter had finally retreated. The nights were lighter, mornings kinder, and I was no longer clinging to my duvet like a survival blanket. Then, of course, Covid-19 arrived and…
View PostHow 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…
View PostA midlife mum’s battle with germs Discover how a simple glitter experiment helped my child understand germs and handwashing, turning a daily chore into a fun learning experience. Motherhood has a funny way of humbling you. You can have the…
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