We love the panto. We actually went three times last year! Last year’s favourite was Jack and the Beanstalk in Hammersmith. This year we went to see Cinderella at the Churchill Theatre and Robin Hood in Stoke. I asked my daughter what she likes about the panto and here are her answers: 1) "The men
Why offer to help if you don’t really want to? Now I have a daughter I like to have plans in place. I like to prepare her for what is coming next wherever possible; I no longer take the attitude: 'Oh well, if we miss the boat it's ok, let's just chill, something will come
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 recently took my 4-year-old to 'My First Ballet: Swan Lake' and she thoroughly enjoyed it. The theatre was packed with excited children, not least my daughter. "When are they starting?" asked Daisy, repeatedly. This was just the beginning of the barrage of questions to come. "Is she/he a goodie or a baddie?" "What's going to happen
It's been ages since I visited the Horniman Museum and I didn't remember it having an aquarium. When I found it did, we had to visit! I went for an annual pass with guest (my 4-year-old) for £43 without truly knowing what to expect. This did give us access to the Butterfly House, Aquarium
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 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
