Parenting Hacks
Because parenting is hard enough as it is!
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Developing Independence: Hang-up Hoops
August is old enough to hang up his own coats or jacket on a peg, but sometimes they're tricky. Some coats have hoods, some have loops, some have nothing at...
The ultimate sunscreen hack for kids!
The ultimate sunscreen hack for kids (But mostly parents coz getting that stuff on takes forever and if they get the bottle they tip it everywhere and this will save...
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...
Supportive Chairs for Successful Mealtimes
The importance of a good high chair really isn't talked about enough and it should be.Do any of these sound like your baby?✅Is fussy at the table✅Wants the meal to...
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...
Life Skills
It's quicker and easier to do most things for our babies. It's also way less messy. But every opportunity we take to involve them - they learn so much more...
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...
Yes Cupboards
Are there any drawers or cupboards in your kitchen where the answer to "can I explore this?" Is"YES!"??? I can set up all the activities in the world but nothing...
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...
Washing up
We all have to do it and most of us loathe it but kids LOVE IT. Why? It's water play!! Daily household activities are really important for our little ones...
Helping around the house: Clothes Sorting
We don't have to spend all of naptime setting up a crafty sensory play experience for our babies - there's plenty to interest them in the everyday workings of Mam...
How we clean our floor bed with the Growbright Airnest
This is an ADI bought my first @growbright mattress long before August was born because I knew I wanted to skip the cot and go straight to a floor bed.I’d never heard...
How we prepare for immunisations
I'm all about honesty.It's totally ok to tell your little one what to expect when they go to the doctors. The world is confusing enough without us adding to the...
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...
One trick that helped our 3 year old to ride a bike
The towel trick!Turns out you don't have to break your back holding on to the back of their seat as you run!We simply rolled up a towel length ways and...
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...
My Toddler is Refusing Medicine
Because sometimes they just need medicine and you need to get it in there fuss-free. I put medicine in a nearly empty packet of yoghurt - see how it's pretty...
