Juggling the demands of work and childcare can be tough, and sometimes it can seem that there is no option other than to hire the help of a nanny to chip in […]
Heartburn During Pregnancy: Tips to ease the burn!
This week I’ve been fortunate enough (!) to be able to tick off yet another one of those utterly delightful pregnancy afflictions: heartburn. Mine seems to have started without warning at around […]
Is banning items the best way to encourage healthy packed lunches? My musings!
“What’s in your lunchbox?” used to be a common phrase I used, or had said to me as a kid, or overheard as a teacher in more recent years. It now appears […]
NCT Antenatal Courses: are they worth the investment?
Earlier this week, we completed our NCT antenatal course. You may remember that we blogged about our early first impressions, all of which were positive, but now that we’ve completed the course, […]
Pregnancy problems: how to eat well to avoid sleepless nights!
Being pregnant and getting a good night’s sleep are two things which don’t tend to go hand in hand! Getting comfortable with an ever-growing bump, sleeping through those increasingly sharp kicks and […]
The hidden dangers of kids’ dressing-up clothes
Caroline is shocked by the dangers presented by dressing-up clothes… Parents are being urged to throw away their children’s dressing-up costumes by the man who saved the eight year old daughter of […]
Understanding the new rules on pensions for nannies
Caroline warns against failing to comply with the new rules governing pensions for nannies… The cost of childcare is always a concern for parents but anyone employing a nanny (even if they […]
Election 2015: Why we voted Conservative
Before the election we wrote a blog discussing the pros and cons of who to vote for and noted that this was an unusual election for us! Voting for a government for […]
Buying a baby car seat: does anyone know what to do?!
With our first baby soon to be born, one of the many confusing issues to contend with (along with everything else we know precisely nothing about, like nappies, feeding, and so on!) […]
NCT Classes: Our first impressions
Last Monday, we went to our first NCT class in North Leeds. This was a major milestone for us as when we signed up for the classes, the start date of the […]