Parenting Hacks
Because parenting is hard enough as it is!
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Teaching Road Safety around parked cars
KEEP THEM SAFE.Visual aides are incredibly helpful in helping children understand what is expected of them in any situation.When saying "hands on the car" or "hands on the door" wasn't...
Make bedtime easier with this evening activity
Make the most of the dark!My kids are the most messy and disregulated in the evenings before bed and 'torchy walks' are a game changer for that.We get everyone into...
Why I make my toddler LAUGH before bedtime
Laughter really is the best medicine. Plus it just makes life easier! I’d always rather be laughing than dealing with a squirming toddler! Time to ramp up the fun. Plus...
Why should you involve your child in housework?
Steal my strategy... Throwback Thursday! Here's my 2 year old and I folding towels together. I love involving my kids in housework because it means I can get stuff done...
Getting reluctant kids into car seats
⬇️Steal my strategy for getting kids into car seats.They're not being difficult for the sake of it.Kids ALWAYS want to behave - it doesn't feel good to misbehave. And it's...
Struggling to get sunscreen on your little one?
Sensory overload.I think most of us would find it overwhelming if someone else suddenly slathered oily, sticky, smelly cream all over us. Kids don't truly understand the WHY of sunscreen,...
Wreck your lounge to help your kids to go to sleep
Are you brave enough for this?The type A among us LOVE a tidy lounge and don’t get me wrong - I do too.But when you know the benefits of vigorous...
My go-to Strategy when my kids are Dysregulated
We all want to hide sometimes.I see you escaping to the toilet and locking the door just for a minutes peace.Kids can get overwhelmed QUICKLY (just like us) and in...
Why we always take toys to health appointments
We take toys everywhere.Sometimes, like today, it’s a bit of a hassle. Nobody can really be bothered to haul a giant t-Rex across a car park and into the drs...
Quick Toothbrushing Hack
This has been a game changer for us. My baby feels like she has some independence and I get access to her teeth much easier than before. Win win. Get...
Literacy Hack: Visual Shopping List
Kids don't have to be able to read in order to be exposed to text. Make looking at words fun by weaving them into your shopping routine :) Write out...
How to Baby Wear using a Wrap
ADORE baby wearing in the wrap as apposed to a structured baby carrier as it’s just that much closer (like a kangaroo pouch) and it doesn’t hurt my back as...
Backwards Chaining
Everyone should know about this because it's a total game changer. Therapists use a concept called 'backwards chaining' all the time to help children to learn new skills. You basically...
Change them side-on
Small changes can make a big difference. This small change can do wonders not only for your bond with your baby but for their language development.Sure - there are times...
My Little Helper
We're the kind of adults who let our house get incredibly messy then on Sundays we try and claw it back to somewhat tidy. Auggie loves helping and we always...
Cleaning: Functional Play – Life Skills
Whilst most of us loathe cleaning - babies tend to love it. They see us swiping around a wet cloth and they want to do the same - and why...
Self care Station
I'm so excited to have (nearly) finished this little #isolationcreation. This is a self care station for August. It's basically an area in our bathroom where the things he needs for...
Food Prep
I always involve August in the prep of his meals. I think it's important aspect of practical life and it means he get to watch, listen, smell, taste and feel...
Make shopping with kids easier
It's okay for kids to act like kids in shops. they can be noisy. They can sing. They can explore the feeling of frozen food on their skin. If you...
How can I make nappy changes easier?
If your child is rolling like a crocodile at nappy change time, it's time to dial up the fun.It's tempting to dial up the sternness - you want to express...
