children
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Enjoying a perfect Father’s Day
Today I am turning the blog over to my husband Peter, who has been invited by Health and Safety training experts SHEilds to talk about what makes a perfect Father’s Day. This year will be quite a different Father’s Day for me, as I will be spending it in sunny Portugal, hopefully on a glorious beach, or splashing around in the pool with Joe and Em. And, in a way, this is a pefect example of what Father’s Day should be like, because it should be an opportunity for quality time with those you love. A perfect Father’s Day would start with a lie-in. I have to get up early…
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Pocket money toys from Gearbeast
According to recent research, the average child in the UK receives £6 per week in pocket money. This may be for doing chores, working hard at school or general good behaviour, and is often money that a child can either spend or save on something they really want. But as the price of toys seems to be rising, our kids are having to save for ever long periods of time, or risk wasting their money in the pound shops. Gearbeast are a company that understand the idea of the sorts of pocket money toys that will catch the eye, without making a huge hole in your pocket. They have a…
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A career as a live-in nanny – why it might work for you.
If you have been thinking about a career based around children, you may want to consider the role of a live-in nanny. This is a role that is very rewarding, come with lots of perks, including accommodation (especially attractive if you want to live in London), working in a family setting, and can also be a gateway into other careers that involve children, including play-work and teaching. The role of a live in nanny is both rewarding and diverse. You can choose the age of children that you prefer to work with, and can offer extended hours – i.e babysitting, or working extended days, in return for a higher…
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Mr Frosty is back!
When I was a child, there was one toy that everyone wanted to receive at Christmas, or for their birthday, and that was Mr Frosty. The child-friendly ice crushing machine was made for long hot summers, leaving you able to make a range of slushies, drinks and ice lollies. Unfortunately, I never received one despite putting it on my Christmas list year after year, but now Mr Frosty is back for the 21st century, new and improved, and actually offering healthier options – no more sugary syrup! Flair are behind the relaunch of the iconic toy, and they have made some changes that fit more with a 21st century…
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Have you considered tuition for your child?
Giving your children the best education possible has become a bit of a minefield. Schools being transformed into academies, long waiting lists for the best state schools and new controversy of Year 2 and Year 6 Sats testing all mean that parents are often in a confused state when it comes to offering their children the best chance in terms of schooling. The general unease when it comes to education has seen a rise in the popularity of private tuition. These companies cover all bases when it comes to tuition and coaching, from swotting for a particular entrance exam, to gaining a little extra support in a specific subject, be…
