Tag Archives: kids
Montessori and Me
‘Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.’ Dr Maria Montessori When my two
Why reading is the fastest way to boost your mental health
Don’t you just love how reading can lift your spirits? I’ve usually got a book on the go but during
Do you still read aloud with your teenagers?
I loved reading aloud to my children when they were growing up. To curl up with a book and watch
Getting ready for school needn’t be a headache
Did you know, as mums and dads, our stress levels go up by 30% on school mornings and don’t return
Kids know best
When my daughter, Adele, was about four years old, it was clear that she had a will of her own.
WIN a designer kid’s bookcase and help reading charity Beanstalk
Beanstalk came to us with a book storage challenge: how could we help their reading volunteers find the just right
Adventures in Bunk Bed Land
Last week I was talking about bunk beds – as you do – with one of my friends. She grew
My apron love…
It’s funny what you pick up from your childhood and bring into your adult life. Growing up, I remember my
Emile’s book-buying adventure
I’ve always loved buying books and it seems my 12-year-old son, Emile, has caught the bug, too. One day last