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Day 1- Monday 23rd March 2020 LOCKDOWN DIARY Last night we moved in with my MIL as we are having some renovations done and will be without water and a bathroom for some time. I don’t mind, I lived with her for 8 years before we bought our own home. I know some people think…
The current advice given by the government will see millions remain at home 24/7, an unprecedented situation which will for many, see the aggravation of underlying conditions like anxiety and forms of depression. Luana Ribeira is announcing her free Thrive in Quarantine – Entertainment, Guidance and Support group to help lead both adults and children…
We are already fans of the Fingerling Monkeys, it was Christmas 2017 when those little monkeys became the NO.1 toy to get under the tree and we were very lucky that Uncle Dean worked in buying for Walmart so Santa delivered! When we were asked if we would like to try out the new Untamed…
CORONAVIRUS PLANNING – FREE GCSE & A LEVEL PODCASTS FOR SCHOOLS UK audio education service, Audiopi, is offering schools free access to their GCSE & A Level podcast tutorial service for 2 months to help mitigate the possible impact of Coronavirus. Created by subject experts, and used by schools around the world, Audiopi’s podcasts cover…
Leaving your baby to ‘cry it out’ has no adverse effects on child development I’d recommend every mum to visit this website All Mom Needs for parenting tips, stroller reviews and comparisons. A baby’s development at 18 months old is not adversely affected by being left to ‘cry it out’ a few times or often in infancy…
The long-awaited gourmet kebab restaurant, German Doner Kebab finally opened its doors in Edinburgh (18th November 2019) and we were lucky enough to be invited along to see if it was worth the hype. German Doner kebab first opened in Berlin in 1989, the kebab joint has gone from strength to strength and now has…
How to help your child with study motivation & exam success The exam season is upon us and every family who has been through it knows the enormous pressure. It is hard to see your loved ones going through study and exam anxiety. But there is a solution as renowned hypnotherapist Ailsa Frank has developed…
TOILET TRAINING: WHEN AND HOW TO DO IT. Toilet training: signs that your child is ready You might see signs that your child is ready for toilet training from about two years on. Some children show signs of being ready as early as 18 months, and some might be older than two years. Cassius has just…
I will be live on BBC Radio Scotland this week, discussing if we (mum bloggers) should stop writing about our children. This is after blogger, Christie Tate’s daughter found out that her life was online for all to see and she was embarrassed – this has resulted in Christie defending herself and refusing to stop….
If you ask any local parent in Edinburgh where is THE place to get your children’s shoes, they will say without a doubt – head to Maddie and Marks!