Since having children, we have holidayed in the UK. When you look around you, and see just what the UK has to offer it’s really no surprise that so many people choose a staycation. Beautiful coastlines, sandy beaches, stunning scenery and natural woodland, all on our doorstep. There are so…

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I love to babywear, and have had Max in front, hip and back carrys since he was tiny. As well as being practical, leaving me with 2 hands free for the older 2 children, I can truly sing the praises of the kangaroo care effect – having had 3 babies…

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The gradual transition from cute gem to stroppy teenager is a difficult time for any parent, and may leave you stuck for ideas on how best to handle it. Here iCandy have listed some of the main things you can do when dealing with this hard period in life, and…

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If you have more than 2 children, you may well have discovered that 3 standard child car seats do not fit into the back seat of your average car. This is a huge pain in the bum, and after Max was born we actually had to go out and buy…

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Starting primary school can be a daunting time for even the most confident of children. Not only does it involve losing the constant contact they’ve enjoyed with their parents or guardians since being born, it thrusts them into a wholly unrecognisable environment. To make the process as smooth and rewarding…

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