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How Santa is destroying Christmas for our kids…

November 19, 2025 By Ellen 4 Comments

I dithered about allowing Boy Three to go to his after school club’s Christmas Party – and here’s why… Claus for concern pic: Kevin Dooley via Flickr It’s supposed to be magical. Children waiting for the kindly, bearded chap to deliver their heart’s desire into an old sock on Christmas Eve. Then they ooh and […]

Filed Under: Christmas, family, Father Christmas, grottoes, ho ho ho, Humbug, Santa Tagged With: boys, children, Christmas, family, festive, hohoho, humbug, in my life, in the world, Santa, something happened in my world

How Restaurants Could Cater Better For Neurodivergent Children, According To Parents

September 2, 2025 By Ellen

For many of us, eating out at a restaurant is a treat that saves us on the dishes and helps us to socialize. But, for families with neurodivergent children, even quick meals out are often far from joyful. And it’s hardly surprising when you consider that, unique dietary requirements alone, children who are prone to […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Autism, family, neurodiverse, parenting

4 Reasons To Get In The Kitchen with Kids and Cook!

October 19, 2023 By Ellen

  Cooking is one of the best skills you can teach your children, and having them help out in the kitchen in any way can support healthy development and give them valuable life skills as they grow up.   Cooking can help you incorporate many different skills and assist with their development in many different […]

Filed Under: 365, family, other things I have learned, review Tagged With: cooking, education, family, kids, Review

What to Think About When Starting a Family

May 9, 2023 By Ellen

Image Credit    If you are getting married or buying a home with a partner, you might be thinking of starting a family. Family life is a fulfilling way to spend your life, but it is also a life of responsibility. Make sure you have the right attitude for family life and you have the […]

Filed Under: family, review Tagged With: advice, family, insurance TPD, Review

3 Key Areas To Focus On For Baby Safety

December 21, 2021 By Ellen

Many new parents are aware that they need to keep their babies and young children safe from the many hazards in their homes. However, it can be challenging to know where to start and what dangers lurk behind some of those seemingly innocent objects. This blog post will discuss the areas that you should focus […]

Filed Under: family, review Tagged With: baby, family, health, safety

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