When I was looking for a reception place for my daughter to start in September 2018. She has now settled in her school and seems really happy. I hope your son/ daughter will be too. Here are some things you may find useful if like me back then, don't know where to start... Preliminary
A friend was coming from Spain to stay with me and my daughter in London - just as we were going on holiday. I prepared this with her in mind, wondering how on earth I would be able to tell her things I considered useful hacks in a short space of time. I hope
I have always loved holidays. As I got older I discovered the joys of traveling and exploring new places. I remember listening to an interview on radio 4 with a mum traveling round India with her young daughter. I thought to myself "I'd like to do that, travel with my child if I have one,
I don't know if there is meant to be a certain age for getting rid of a dummy... Maybe there is; I went along with what was gut feeling. It wasn't easy, as we had a nanny who didn't seem to want to play along, but I got there in the end- with the help of
Valencia is a lovely city to visit and great for travel with kids. My daughter was born there and spent the first two years of her life there. Here are the things I love about this Spanish City: There is an expansive beach, a number of parks, a beautiful old town and ultra modern City
"I need a holiday." How many times do we say that? If you're lucky, you're due a holiday and you'll be able to rest and recuperate. But can you do that if you've got a little one? As a single Mum it was hard in the early days, but now I wouldn't think twice before
If travelling to Vietnam, the odds are quite high you'll end up going to Ho Chi Minh at some point. It is pretty kid friendly- apart from the roads. There is a fair bit to do, and a variety of things to eat. What's more, the people are nice and love children (though this
If you want to spend time with your children on a beach, building sandcastles, and maybe going snorkelling in the beautiful clear blue sea, the Perhentians are worth a visit. What to expect: The sea is calm, the sand is mostly white and soft; but watch out for falling coconuts (seriously)! We got told
Before you go:Pack sensibly and carefully- a check-in-case that’s easy to wheel and a soft backpack with bagged supplies is my tip. Make sure you have essentials for on the plane (can the bold please link to essentials for on the plane in “What to pack”) Be sure to pack snacks; don't go overboard on
What to pack for airplane-travel with a toddler: coming to Malaysia we were moving house: so I brought 7 bags!! I am not sure how I managed with my two-year-old, changing flights twice, but I did. I will not do it again in a hurry, mind, so here's what I would recommend for a
