Parenting

10 tips for organizing a child’s birthday party

Collaborative Post¦ Organizing a birthday party should be an exciting and joyous time, but unfortunately, it is often very stressful, especially if you must cater to difficult parents. Your top priority is likely the safety of children and making sure that they all enjoy themselves. When they are hyped up on sugar, and there is the risk of spilling liquids and breaking objects, things can often get out of hand. The last thing you need is for someone to need slip and fall attorneys after your event. 

Here is a simple checklist that will put your mind at ease. Plan ahead, and it will take away a lot of the stress. 

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When Does a Family Need a Second Car?       

Collaborative Post¦ When you are a young family, you might make do with just the one car for a very long time. Even if both parents are working, there might be a way for one of you to take public transport, or your working hours might even allow you to carpool together or alternate car usage.

So when is a second car a good idea? Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why you might consider getting a second car for your family.

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The Mother’s Day Prize Bundle Giveaway

Being a Mum is a hard job, whether you stay at home or go to work. Regardless of how many children you have, there are so many plates to keep spinning. This, of course, is all while responding to the constant calls of “Mummy!” If I’m not washing, I’m making food. If I’m not making food, I’m stopping my little stuntwoman from doing something dangerous! There is just always so much to do. As such, if you’re anything like me, self-care often falls to the wayside. Therefore, myself and some other UK bloggers have teamed up to give you the chance to win a fantastic bundle of goodies this Mother’s Day which is worth £200. From prizes such as a beautifully versatile silk wrap, to a puzzle and beauty treats, they have been carefully put together. Hopefully, these will help to give you the “me-time” and pampering that you deserve!

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Tips for taking great photos of your children

Collaborative post¦ I don’t know about you, but I am forever taking photos of my child. In her first 3 years of life, she has just grown so fast and I almost feel like I want to capture every moment on camera. However, photographing children can be tricky! Whether your bag boasts (Professional) Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras or the your trusty smart phone alongside the snacks for bribery, there are some challenges that I want to help you to overcome with the tips below.

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Reassuring The Children After A Car Accident

Collaborative Post¦ Every single parent out there does their best for their kids. We put them first in everything, making sure that their health and wellbeing is considered beyond everything and everyone else. The problem is that there are times in life that we cannot protect them – much as we would want to. Children are resilient creatures, but they are also reactive to their circumstances. When a trauma occurs and they can’t talk about it, they often act out and retaliate in fear, not understanding the emotions that they are feeling or how they should respond. 

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