10 Things Every New Mother Should Know
September 30, 2013 1:40 pm 3 CommentsI wish someone had told me these things when I had my first daughter.. what would you add? 1. It
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About Sara Bran
Sara Bran is a writer, blogger, social media consultant and mother of two daughters living in London. She has an unbelievable tolerance to caffeine and an extreme aversion to brass sections.
Tips on Getting Your Children to Go To Bed
September 19, 2013 12:11 pm 2 CommentsSleep, sleep, how I long for thee. Our seven year old crawled into bed with us at 4am last night because the family cat decided to use her head as a pillow. As a result, here I am typing this with my eyeballs raw and my brain frazzled. How can I be expected to sensible construct sentence be able?
5 Things I Love About Babies (And 5 Things I Don’t Miss!)
September 17, 2013 1:12 pm 1 CommentMy kids are well beyond the baby stage now and, while I’m generally glad that era is over, there are
Should the Government Intervene in Early Education?
September 17, 2013 1:09 pm Comments Off on Should the Government Intervene in Early Education?In a letter to the Telegraph signed by Wendy Ellyatt, CEO and Founding Director of the Save Childhood Movement and
What to Expect When Your Child Starts Secondary School
September 9, 2013 12:46 pm Comments Off on What to Expect When Your Child Starts Secondary SchoolMany parents are sending their pre-teens off to ‘big school’ this week with that heady mixture of excitement and anxiety as one era ends and another begins.
10 Great Books About School
August 29, 2013 10:15 am Comments Off on 10 Great Books About SchoolThe new school year has begun and parents and children are immersed in the world of chalk and protractors. There
10 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Pram
August 21, 2013 10:15 am Comments Off on 10 Things to Consider Before Buying Your First PramChoosing a pram for your newborn baby can be completely overwhelming and parents often end up making an expensive purchase they regret. Here are a few things to consider about when deciding which pram is for you. (Please note this article focusses on prams rather than pushchairs or strollers as these are for older children).
Film Classification Guide for Parents
August 20, 2013 1:44 pm Comments Off on Film Classification Guide for ParentsDifferent attitudes to 'age appropriate' movies and videos can be a real cause of contention among friends, grandparents and others who look after our children.
Bunny-Wunny’s Holiday : Have you ever lost your child’s favourite toy?
August 20, 2013 1:19 pm Comments Off on Bunny-Wunny’s Holiday : Have you ever lost your child’s favourite toy?I remember it like it was yesterday. We had just flown back from somewhere and were at the baggage carousel waiting for our luggage.
Potty Training Tips
August 2, 2013 1:59 pm 1 CommentWith the warmer weather and perhaps the prospect of a beach in front of you, the summer holidays may be the ideal time to start potty training your toddler. There is no specific age your toddler should be out of nappies and child-led potty training is always the most successful.