Family & Lifestyle Blog
Your baby’s name is the one thing they will live with for live, so it’s essential you get it right. In 2017, the most popular baby name for girls was Sophia, while, Jackson came out on top for boys. When it came to naming my daughter, my other half and I agreed on it long …
Sleep training has been a life saviour for us. In just a matter of days, it transformed my daughter’s sleep around and we’ve gone from multiple wake ups a night to her consistently sleeping through. She even moved into her own room without any fuss. I found our first week of sleep training tough. It …
Many say a baby turns into a toddler at 12 months of age. However, I started seeing my baby turn into a toddler several months before her first birthday. There are things I love about this stage of her life and others which are a sheer bug bear. Little E is now 13 months old …
As parents we know the importance of taking our kids to have their injections. While some are against children having them, most are for them. In the UK, at one year’s of age, toddlers are offered the MMR vaccination. The letter reminding me to make an appointment arrived on Little E’s first birthday and I …
Vets have a reputation for being expensive, which is why pet owners are encouraged to purchase insurance. The average vet bill for owners without insurance is £810, so it’s no surprise that many resent their hefty fees. Our vet is amazing with our dog. He has recurring tummy issues and when he has a bout …
Having reached the grand old age of one, it’s safe to say that my daughter is no longer a baby. According to Healthychild.org, a toddler is a child aged between one and three years of age. Despite, Little E only turning one in May, for the past several months I’ve seen the toddler in her …
UK Women on maternity leave are some of the lowest paid in Europe, according to a study by TUC. However, for most, the money received while on maternity leave is a far cry from their usual salary. A new baby brings lots of hidden expenses, and even when you makeover your baby’s nursery on a …
After what felt like a long winter, summer is finally here. June 2017 saw the temperature at Heathrow reach a scorching 34.5 degrees Celsius and we could very well hit a similar temperature this year. While, parents across the country may be ready to enjoy fun activities with the kids on hot sunny days, spare …
It only seems like yesterday that you turned one years old. Daddy and I spent ages planning your birthday and party. Yet, here we are at 13 months of age already. Recently, I haven’t documented many of your milestones on my blog. so I thought I’d turn that around by sharing 13 cute things you …
Now that summer is finally here, you’ll no doubt be looking for things to do with the kids. Summer is a time for getting out and about, so the majority of these activities are based in the great outdoors. It’s so important that parents encourage their youngsters to get out out of the house. Therefore, …