5 things NOT to say to a preemie parent
' Giving birth unexpectedly at 32 weeks, was not how I thought my journey into motherhood would start. To say it was a hard time, is an...
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Kirsty K
- Nov 12
- 3 min
What to do if your child is being bullied and how to stop them being a bully
An important part of growing up is learning to understand and manage conflict. Bullying though, is not simply just a case of ‘falling...
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Kirsty K
- Nov 5
- 3 min
Stop the scroll! - How to stop 'phubbing' in front of your kids
"Mummy! Get off your phone, I am trying to tell you something!" The words uttered by my eldest, Ella, who was then nearly 9 years. Let me...
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Kirsty K
- Nov 3
- 3 min
Christmas prep: What you need to do now
It might only be the beginning of November, but it is a good time to start thinking about prepping for Christmas. That doesn't mean you...
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Kirsty K
- Oct 31
- 3 min
How to keep the kids safe on Bonfire Night
Bonfire night is once again upon us. The night sky bursting into a rainbow of colours, with the whizz pop sounds of fireworks, the...
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Kirsty K
- Oct 30
- 2 min
Should teens go trick-or-treating?
A parent of two under-fives remarked to me that she didn’t think teenagers should be out trick-or-treating on Halloween, and when I asked...
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Kirsty K
- Oct 16
- 3 min
The Do's and Don'ts of Trick-or-Treating
The highlight of Halloween for children is going out in their chosen Halloween costume to Trick-or-Treat, or in most cases just for the...
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Kirsty K
- Oct 15
- 3 min
How to parent when you are ill
Tis the season to be...ill. There are bugs galore to take your pick from during the winter season and if you are a parent, they usually...
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Kirsty K
- Oct 2
- 2 min
5 healthier Halloween snack ideas
If you're wanting to offer up some healthier Halloween snacks this year, I have rounded up 5 of my favourite ideas that are easy to do...
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Kirsty K
- Sep 29
- 2 min
How to teach your children to be financially healthy
While children don't need to worry about money and family finances, learning how to manage money is an important life skill that should...
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Kirsty K
- Sep 1
- 4 min
What to REALLY expect when your child starts school
There is much written about how to prepare your child for starting school, but not so much on how to prepare the parents. So, as I have...
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Kirsty K
- Jul 16
- 3 min
When their firsts are your lasts
I wrote this as my youngest, Leo, started school in 2021. At the same time, I was, and still am, encountering the firsts of things with...
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Kirsty K
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Ditching the dummy - When and how to say goodbye
I think the majority of new parents are adamant that their baby will not use a dummy but then the crying begins and before you know it,...
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Kirsty K
- Jun 23
- 2 min
5 ways to teach your child to be kind
Be kind. As adults we understand what that means but how do we ensure our kids grow up to show kindness and compassion towards others? Be...
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Kirsty K
- Jun 12
- 2 min
From fearful to fearless - 5 ways to help your child love a thunderstorm
Being fearful of thunderstorms is not unusual in children, particularly in the UK where they are not that frequent. Here are 5 ways to...
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Kirsty K
- Jun 11
- 4 min
10 ways to keep the kids cool when it is hot, hot, hot!
Summer is here and if you are in need of some easy ways to help keep your kids stay cool while it is hot, hot, hot, read on for my handy...
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Kirsty K
- May 16
- 3 min
Potty training - What you need (and what you don't)
Potty training is a milestone that many parents find tricky to navigate and there is so much information about how to get your child out...
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Kirsty K
- May 15
- 3 min
Tips for parenting through exams
If you have a teen sitting their exams over the next couple of weeks tensions may be high in the house and, along with your child, you...
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Kirsty K
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Fussy eating - Here's what to do
These days we seem to be very focused on our children's eating, possibly due to being inundated with information about how and what we...
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Kirsty K
- Mar 27
- 3 min
3 (extremely) chocolatey Easter bakes
If you are looking for some easy Easter baking inspo, then look no further. Yes, these are extremely chocolatey, but they look and taste...
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Kirsty K
- Nov 17
- 3 min
5 things NOT to say to a preemie parent
' Giving birth unexpectedly at 32 weeks, was not how I thought my journey into motherhood would start. To say it was a hard time, is an...
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Kirsty K
- Nov 12
- 3 min
What to do if your child is being bullied and how to stop them being a bully
An important part of growing up is learning to understand and manage conflict. Bullying though, is not simply just a case of ‘falling...
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