Having kids is generally seen as one of the most expensive, yet joyous, commitments to make in your life. When you welcome your little bundles of joy into your home, your whole outlook changes. From your general lifestyle to your finances, every decision you make will have your offspring at the centre of every choice.…
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Parents: Simple Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Daily Life
Read moreNone of us enjoy stress but it’s something we all have to deal with from time to time, and is part of the human experience. We tend to think of stress as big things- exams, driving tests, family dramas and illnesses- but actually, for most of us these big events tend to be few and…
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Practical And Personal Positives: The Skills Dads Can Definitely Teach Their Kids!
Read moreWhen it comes to the skills that we, as dads, have, we may feel that we don’t have as much as the mothers. This is, in one respect, old-fashioned parenting but we might feel that we don’t genuinely don’t have many skills. But parenting is all about teaching our children the skills in life that…
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AD| Jooki: The Music And Story Smart Player For Kids: Review
Read moreIf you are anything like me as a parent you will worry about how much screen time your children get and about what they’re watching online. The technology highway is moving at breakneck speed giving our children even more choice and in my personal opinion most likely too much choice. When I was a child…
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Days Out With The Family AD
Read moreWe are now in the depths of autumn and this particular October has been appalling weather. I think it has rained just about everyday this month, which means getting out with the family for a fun filled day has truly come to a stop. This all got me thinking about the summer that has just…
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Here We Go: My Wife Announced To Me She Is Running The London Marathon Again!
Read morePlease help my wife to reach her fundraising target by donating to her page online here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/EmilyHiggins3 My wife has only gone and decided to run the London Marathon in 2020. Is she completely out of her mind? Haha! Most likely! I couldn’t run 26 yards let alone 26 miles. So I have resigned myself…
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Money Saving Tips When Having A Baby On A Budget
Read moreHaving a baby is easily one of the biggest decisions that any couple will make in their adult life, yet strangely it’s also one of the easiest decisions to make. It’s the natural evolution of a relationship between man and woman after getting to know one another and enjoying some couple time, holidays etc. The…
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How To Keep Your Kids’ Video Gaming Habits Healthy
Read moreVideo games are becoming more and more of a domestic necessity in the world, it seems. They’re obviously not necessary, but they’re in the majority of households these days. People of all ages are playing video games due to their quality and their ability to hook, but they’re especially popular among young people and young…
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Introducing A Modern Look Into Your Home
Read moreThere are many styles which you might want for your home, and you might change your mind from time to time as to which you would prefer. But no matter how often you might change your mind, or what you might finally settle on each time, you can be sure that above all you will…
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Financial Lessons That Are Worth Teaching Your Kids
Read moreIt’s never too early to learn about money, as loving parent aiming to guide your child through life, there are many valuable lessons to teach them. While money isn’t the most important thing in this world, financial tips are hugely beneficial for your child. Pixabay CC0 License Here are four financial lessons that you can begin…
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Let’s Leave Our Children A Planet They Can Be Proud Of
Read moreWe live today in an absolutely incredible turbulent time. Governments, world leaders and people of power throughout the world are being shown as corrupt and dishonest in everything they say and do. The human race is dramatically trying it’s best to destroy the planet we live on. The people of power in the world are…
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Making Your Child’s Bedroom Their Very Own
Read moreMaking your child’s bedroom unique and different nowadays is so much easier than it was when I was a child, and that’s mainly because of the availability of different types of beds that will suit all children’s personalities, characters and ages. Of course, the options you have available will be limited by the size of…
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Have I Learnt Anything From My Children?
Read moreA couple of days ago I was a guest on the The Real Nihal show with the school runnings segment which is broadcast on Radio 5 Live. The school runnings segment is all things parenting. It’s about a 20 minute long segment discussing a varied selection of topics that will in some way relate to…
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Five Great Gifts For Dads
Read moreThe best gift you can give to your dad is unconditional love. Fathers are guardians, guides, teachers, and the source of inspiration for their kids. Words cannot explain what it is like to be a dad, and you will only truly understand when you become a parent yourself. There is no best way to show…
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Piccolo Tomatoes A Healthy Meal And Snack Option AD
Read moreWhen you are a dad of seven year old twin girls it can be difficult at times to cook a meal that they’ll both enjoy. Even though they’re twins their taste in food can vary quite dramatically. However, they do have one thing in common. They both love fruit, vegetables and salads. One of their…
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR KIDS
Read moreCuriosity is a natural trait shared with most children. However, it can be perilous when it comes to electricity. Electricity is an essential part of our modern-day lives and basically powers our world. Although very important, electricity can also be as harmful as is useful. Hence, there is both a clear and urgent need for…
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Our First Family Camping Trip To River Dart Country Park
Read moreLast week heralded a new beginning in our family, and if I’m entirely honest it’s not something that I ever in a million years thought would happen. A camping holiday is what happened. You may ask why? Well, I have never been camping in my life, not even as a child and yes, I do…
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Review: Annie The Musical At Wales Millennium Centre
Read moreI have to first admit that I have never seen a live musical show so this was going to be a whole new experience for me. We were very kindly invited to the Wales Millennium Centre to see the musical, Annie. It’s currently touring the UK and yes, there was no doubt about it, I…
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We Live In A Diverse Society Where Is The Problem?
Read moreSo here we are in 2019 and sadly to my dismay we are living with bigoted, narrow minded people that for reasons beyond my belief won’t accept that people can live their lives exactly as they want. Unfortunately we are not talking about a minority of the population. It’s inherited teaching from a generation that…
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3 Simple Ways To Set A Good Driving Example To Your Kids
Read moreAs your kids grow older, it’s only natural that they want to spread their wings and taste a little more freedom. The easiest way for them to do this is by passing their driving test and getting their own set of wheels. While you might be more than happy for them to head off on…
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