Did you know that the average weekly childcare cost during holiday periods is a staggering £109.23? It’s a huge sum of money, especially during a period when many parents are already working fewer hours in order to spend some time with their children.  I know just what a headache summer holiday childcare can be…

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Jacob is train mad – always has been. Ever since he was big enough to pick up a toy in his chubby little baby hands, it was always the trains he went for. He loved Thomas books, DVD’s and I think the year we went to see the real Thomas on…

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Fostering is something that has always been on our radar. It’s something we both love the idea of, and we feel that as a family we have a lot to offer children who need a bit of time, a bit of stability and care.  We actually went through the fostering…

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BEYOND GROUP 1, WHAT NEXT? Mark Bennett, Car Seat Safety Expert from BRITAX explains that as children move to a Group 2/3 stage car seat, safety whilst travelling should remain a key priority.  With many families setting off on journeys in the car this summer, it’s important to run a…

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It’s that time of year again – schools almost out for summer, you have probably met your child’s new teacher for next term, and you may well have shed a tear or 2 at the thought that in just a few short weeks your child will be in a whole…

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