(Credit: Sam Agnew) When you are planning your child’s birthday party, there can be a lot to think about. With so much to consider, from the theme of the party to whom you will invite, it is important to make time for plenty of planning. To make sure that the party is perfect, begin planning well in advance. This will give you more than enough time to get everything you will need, from decorations and party favours to a suitable food menu and game ideas. One of the most popular party themes for girls between the ages of 3 and 8, is a...
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It’s no secret: having children is expensive. In fact, the average parent will spend more than £51,000 on each child before they turn 18, according to a study by Quidco.com. It’s not exactly surprising. From the moment they’re born, children need a lot of stuff. Even as tiny newborns who do nothing but eat, sleep and poop, they seem to need an extraordinary amount of possessions. And none of them comes cheap. Before you precious bundle of joy even arrives, you’re looking at pushchairs, car seats, cots and highchairs....
If you’re lucky enough to be able to go on family holidays, it’s a great break from your usual routine. Although going away can be stressful, once you arrive everyone enjoys themselves. But should you spend the whole holiday as a family? Or is it ok for parents and children to go off and do their own thing? Children don’t always want to wander around museums, and parents aren’t necessarily keen on spending all day on the beach. Can you go on a family holiday but still do separate activities, or does that defeat...
If you want to bond with your children more and improve your relationship, one step you can take is hiring a housekeeper. This might sound like it won’t do all that much at all, but you’ll have lots of free time to spend with your children by taking on less chores. If you’re still not convinced, read on to find out more: Image Author You’ll Have More Time To Read to Them Reading to children is one of the best things ever. Stories help to pique their imagination, which helps them to learn and develop as people. I don’t know about...
Thinking of dinners to make the kids in the week can be a bit of a pain. They can be fussy, which can make thinking of things to eat a real chore. However, Supernanny Jo Frost says the secret is not to make a big deal over the kids eating their dinner. If you give them lots of fuss and attention, they’ll likely pretend they don’t like the dish to get even more fuss and attention. Pretend it’s no big deal! With that advice in mind, here are 5 weekday dinners I bet your kids will love: Image Author 1. Bangers and Mash Bangers and...
Proms used to be reserved for teenagers only. However, now they are getting more and more popular for children and pre-teens. Many schools have decided that, to celebrate the end of their ‘little’ school years, they will hold a prom for children to celebrate. This is ever so exciting for the kids, but it may not be as exciting for you. This means you must splash out multiple times for your children to attend these fancy events! However, you probably don’t need to spend as much as you think for your kids to have an amazing time. Let’s...
Kid’s parties are some of the best times of a child’s life. I know I always loved parties where I could play with all of my friends, eat sweets, and cause havoc in general. However, I never knew what it was like for my mum to set the whole thing up, but I do now! It can be very stressful, so use this helpful guide to give you a hand: Image Credit 1. Get Rid of Any Breakables and Delicate Items No matter where you have your party, you need to get rid of any breakables and delicate items. Any expensive items bought for your child’s...
Children are only once so you have one shot to get it right. Most parents look back upon their child’s formative years and wish that they had done things a little differently. The secret to bonding with a child and giving them a good start in life is to spend time with them. What you do during that time isn’t crucial; the act of engaging with them and giving them your undivided attention is what matters. Yes, it is difficult to motivate yourself when you are exhausted, but those are the times you regret if you don’t. Steven Depolo If...
(image taken from Flickr) Buying a gift for a child is by no means an easy task – especially if it’s a surprise. Most kids will humour you and tell you the present is great, before slowly discarding it into the bottom of their toy box. So, to put your mind at ease, here is a roundup of some of the best gift ideas for children! Collectables. Children love collecting things they are interested in. Many kids have certain things they are interested in where collectables are available, they could be interested in anime for example...
image taken from Flickr Kids love dressing up as their favourite superhero or fictional character, so to actually have a valid reason to do so at a party is paradise for them. If you’re thinking about making your child’s next party fancy dress themed, the possibilities are seemingly endless. So to help you out, we’ve narrowed it down to eight fantastic tips. 1 – Decide on what sort of fancy dress party it is The first thing you need to decide when thinking about hosting a fancy dress party is whether you are going...
