With 4 children in the house, we go through a LOT of snacks. I try to choose wisely when shopping, as I don’t want them to always reach for all the high sugar and salt options such as biscuits and crisps. There is always fruit available, but sometimes they just…
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With 4 children in the house, Easter can sometimes resemble a chocolate egg factory. In an attempt to cut down on this a little, we tend to buy the children an alternative Easter gift – a small toy or a DVD for example. This year they have been lucky enough…
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World Book Day is just around the corner again, and for many schools and nurseries that means a dressing up day. This year it fall son Thursday 1st March, so it’s not far away at all, and it’s definitely time to start thinking about costume ideas if you haven’t already!…
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You have probably heard the recent advice on the radio lately – children should be eating no more than two 100 calorie snacks a day. But how do we know what the healthy snack choices are? Things that we think are good for us sometimes turn out not to be…
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Eliza could easily be described as feisty. She is fiercely independent and wants to do everything herself. Too often, I think we are guilty of doing things for her, just because it is quicker and easier. This weekend we have allowed her to take the lead a little, and see…
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