After countless days in lockdown, play is a priority for children to make sense of the world and have fun with their friends and family! Here are some playtime ideas for the forthcoming half term and after school. Basketball During the summer my sons were inspired by the movie, Space…

Before the lockdown, my son suffered severe anxiety in Year 1. He had been happy in Reception but as a June baby, he wasn’t ready for the formal structure of year 1 and the demands of the curriculum. He has lots of energy and thrives on learning through play and…

Tips to avoid and combat mould and mildew on a beautiful bell tent. — We returned home on my birthday last year to discover a beautiful 5-metre bell tent in our garden. My 3 boys and I camped out in it all summer and giggled and read stories by torchlight. …

Now that restrictions are easing a little, here are some ideas for some fun outdoor adventures with your family. Dry ski slope adventures Yesterday we had great fun trying out Tubing for over 6s and sledging for under 6s. We went to the Brentwood Ski and Snowboard centre http://www.brentwoodskicentre.co.uk/ which was…

Here are some ideas to keep you busy at Easter-time and throughout the Easter holidays. 1. Hunt for chocolate eggs in the Garden as many times as you like! We always have fun hiding and finding the Easter eggs several times over Easter before we devour them. You can include clues…

As a mum of 3 adventurous boys we’ve had some trips to A&E and last summer my youngest son needed an operation. Here are some ideas which have helped us make the best of a nerve-wracking situation. Pack a bag of favourite toys to take to the hospital. I still remember…

Be prepared and then relax the night before! Have everything by the door the night before to avoid last-minute panics. Try on trousers and shoes to check they still fit! Try to have a relaxing evening the night before. Take a bath, read a story, or have a back-to-school movie night…

Snuggle up with these feel-good movies before School restarts after lockdown — Wonder This inspiring film follows the story of a little boy going to school for the first time ever and how it affects him and his family. Parents might need tissues at the ready when they wave him off for the first time! 2. Inside Out This story follows a…

Keep topping up their food and drink as if they are “hangry” problems are more likely to occur. Get them outside, wading through muddy puddles and climbing trees. My boys are always at their best when they are outdoors and solving a problem together. …