The mobile phone or smart phone is now well and truly a part of modern society. There is no doubt that the benefits of a smart phone completely outweigh the disadvantages. However, a couple of difficult questions I have been asking myself recently are: what age should children have a smart phone? Should we be…
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[AD]Organising Our Twin Girls 8th Birthday Party
Read moreI cannot believe where the time has gone. We are now going to be celebrating our twin girls eighth birthday party at the end of this month, and as the years have gone by it’s been really interesting how they have developed their own characters and personalities. In fact it is like they are my…
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Let’s Protect Our Children’s Mental Health Listening And Talking That’s All It Takes
Read moreIt’s children’s mental health week this week and there is no doubt that we need to highlight this important topic. The reason being is that mental health is without doubt still being brushed under the carpet. Even today the stigma surrounding mental health is still very much alive and kicking in the UK and that’s…
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[AD] Keeping Your Family Safe Online With SimpleCyberLife.com
Read moreBack last summer something happened to me online which made me question exactly how safe my family and I are online. Out of the blue I received an email from a complete stranger saying that photos of my seven year old twin girls and I were being used in a chat room which, to say…
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[ad] How To Remove Potential Stress Ahead Of Your Wedding Day
Read moreYour wedding day is sure to be one of the most magical moments in your lives. However, every couple will also discover that it can be a very stressful process too. There’s a list of a thousand things to do, and only a short space of time to do it. Thankfully, with a winning plan…
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[AD] How Gardening Can Help Your Mental Health
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know that I have had a long standing issue with my mental health. In particular I’ve suffered from some severe bouts of depression throughout my life. It has always been difficult to find ways to lift my mood and simply just be able to cope with life on a…
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[ad]Reducing the Cost of Your Essential Bills
Read moreFamily life is expensive. This is a given. The key to financial security is to create a budget and stick to it. You can make sure you budget covers the essentials and then any money left over can be saved away for your little ones’ future or a rainy day, or spent on fun things…
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[ad] Two-Job Dad: How You Can Take On Some Extra Work
Read moreYou’ve just had a new or another baby, the mother is at home looking after your son or daughter, and you’re the sole bread-winner. Maybe, one job isn’t enough and you simply would like a chance to earn more money. You’ve asked your boss if you could pick up some overtime, but it’s not available…
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[ad] Giving Great Gifts – Suggestions To Help You Nail It
Read moreWhen it comes to gifting, we all want to be the master. To be the one that manages to get the perfect gift time after time. It’s not easy, though. It takes time, care, and close attention to what your intended recipient wants and needs. So here are some suggestions to get your gift-giving juices…
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[ad] 5 Fantastic Ways To Set A Health Example For Your Kids
Read moreOne thing you’ll learn very quickly as a Dad is how much your kids rely on for everything. In the beginning, it means food, bathing, and basic activities they are too young to do at that stage of their lives. But, as they get older, it becomes apparent that they turn to their parents for…
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AD Making Sure Your Mental Health Is Ok After Becoming a Parent
Read moreThere are few things in life that without doubt most of us will feel under pressure and our mental health will be under pressure. It could be moving home or getting married, but there is no doubt that one if not the biggest change in our lives is when you become a parent and this…
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[ad] What Could You Live Without?
Read moreHere’s an interesting question, have you ever thought about what you could live without? There are some things in life that we must have, and especially as parents, those needs are not about us anymore, but about our kids and giving them the best life possible. When thinking in those terms, there are things you…
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[ad] Terrific Travel Checklist: 10 Must-Dos Before You Go
Read moreTravelling to places near and far is one of your favourite things to do, but the preparations never get easier. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a big family, there are some fundamentals you won’t want to forget. Putting together a checklist is time consuming, so we have put together some of the top must…
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The post-Christmas clean: 5 places we always forget to clean!
Read moreWith the gifts and wrapping paper all done, the food eaten, and the spare room finally vacated, it’s time to think about the mammoth task of dealing with the post-Christmas mess. On top of all the sorting, organising and tidying we have to do, ensuring that our homes are spotlessly clean (or clean enough for…
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[AD] Deciding On A Wooden Floor For Your Home
Read moreWhen the time comes to change the flooring in your home there are a lot of factors that you need to take into consideration. If you have small children, as I do, carpets are usually a good solution especially when they have an uncanny habit of spilling drinks. If I’m entirely honest then carpets are…
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Build That Daddy’s Bond
Read moreHaving a bond with your kids is so important. It’s either going to be something that you found so easy to do, or it’s something you’ve struggled with a little bit. It generally goes that moms have the reigns with the kids. You’ll only be allowed a couple of weeks maternity leave, whereas they will…
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4 Ways To Keep You And Your Children Sane On Holiday
Read moreLet’s face it, there will be an inevitable family row on any holiday, be it the school holidays, or travel away with the family. But it doesn’t have to be that way the whole holiday! There are ways to wind down the chaos on the inevitable toddler tantrum or break away from the big bad…
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A Fun Day Out With The Kids That’s Not Expensive
Read moreWe may be in the middle of winter and yes, it’s cold, and more often than not it’s raining, but that shouldn’t hold us back from having a fun filled day out with the children because there are many indoor places that we can visit. Whenever we go on a day out with the kids…
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[AD] Giving Your Home A Facelift With New Carpets
Read moreOnce you have lived in your home for a few years it will start to get shabby and quite honestly a bit too well lived in. This especially applies if you have small children which is the case for us. As parents of seven year old twin girls, it’s particularly hard to get any work…
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Are We Changing The Way We Cherish Family Memories?
Read moreWhenever I look at feeds on social media, mainly Instagram, I’m constantly bombarded with posts about how people are making family memories and then I see the word AD. Firstly let me just say that I have absolutely no problem with social media influencers, bloggers, and vloggers etc making money from their feeds. I earn…
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Stress-Busting Tips for a Fun Family Christmas
Read moreChristmas is magical. It’s a great time to catch up with friends and family, to overindulge, and enjoy yourself. It’s time to take a break and to spend some quality time with the people that you love the most. This magic is only increased if you’ve got young children at home, counting down the days. …
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