Tag: birthdays
8 Reasons Why October Babies Are Super Cool
We associate October with scuffing through the falling leaves, misty mornings, cosy evenings at home, and – of course – Halloween parties. It’s the...
10 Reasons Why September Babies Are Special
Every child is wonderful, but there are a few reasons why those born this month have an advantage. September babies are special – and...
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Christmas – 5 Homemade Baby Toys You Can Make Out Of Ordinary Household Stuff
Expectant parents will often be inundated with loads of baby stuff. While it may be tempting to add lots of “entertainment items” to your...
Something For The Weekend – Creamy Leek, Cheese And Ham Pasta
This was always a good dish for getting my kids to eat vegetables – they just loved the rich sauce! Don’t worry...
Curious Kids: Why Don’t Poorer Countries Just Print More Money?
Why don’t poorer countries just print more money? – Clementine, age 12, London, UKThanks for the question, Clementine. When a whole country tries to...
Food Poverty: Agony Of Hunger The Norm For Many Children In The UK
Back in the year 2000, as a newly qualified sociologist fresh out of my PhD, I decided to interview my grandparents. Now aged 87...
Ask The Parents – How Do I Potty Train My Daughter?
Potty training. One of the great conundrums of parenting. When is the right time? When is too soon? How do you know...
‘My Dad, Wild At Heart’
My father hated the word Dad and preferred us to call him ‘Daddy’ even when we were grownup with our own children. ‘Mum’ was...