10 thoughts about my child starting primary school

Contains sponsored links¦ The summer holidays has finally come to an end (thank goodness in many ways, Reuben hasn’t really slept since he had bronchiolitis and it’s been a stressful few weeks!) Now the time has finally come for Autumn to start school. As a September-born baby, she’ll be one of the oldest in her year. As a result, I’ve had more time with her to myself than I would have done if she was born later in the school year. I’ve had way more time than I expected as a result of the pandemic, so I feel very lucky in some respects.

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How Can I Create a Safe Bedroom?

Collaborative Post¦ Keeping your children safe is at the forefront of every parent’s mind. While you may take steps to increase their safety when out and about, such as the use of a seatbelt, or learning to cross the road safely, you may also need to consider anything that might pose a danger within the home. Even your child’s bedroom could potentially hold items that could lead to harm. By considering these thoroughly, you may be able to give them a safe, personal space that they can enjoy.

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Keeping Your Kids Healthy Is Easier Than You Realize

Collaborative Post¦ Are you interested in helping your kids and ensuring that they stay healthy? If so, then there’s a lot to consider Every day it seems there’s a new story in the media about problems that are impacting the health of children. However, it could still be easier than you think to protect your child’s wellbeing. Here are some of the key options that you must keep in mind. 

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Ideas For Gifts When You Have Older Children

Collaborative Post¦ It can be so incredibly hard to buy gifts for boys and girls when they get older. There are plenty of options for girls I guess, but even so, you may be puzzled as to what to get. A boy can play with a girls toy and vice versa. But older children especially can be difficult. Firstly they don’t tend to give you any ideas or clues as to what they would like. Secondly, a lot of things tend to cost the earth. Thankfully as they get older, they will realise what things cost so you can pick and choose between some of the times. 

Whether it is Christmas, a birthday or even to celebrate a specific occasion, you may be wondering what to get your tween or teen. Sometimes you want to think practically as well as giving them an option of some of the things they want. But, if they haven’t given you any ideas, then don’t despair. Here is a bit of inspiration to help you get the perfect gift. 

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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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