As a dad to four growing kids, I know just how difficult it can be to get your little ones to eat their greens and snack on fruit instead of chocolate and sweets. But what I didn’t know was that eating habits aren’t intuitive, they are learnt. This means that the eating habits your kids develop at home, will most probably stick with them throughout their lives. It’s a scary thought that as a dad, if I don’t teach my children about health and nutrition properly, I could...
Have you got a spare room in your home? Chances are you’ve been thinking about what to do with it.The obvious choice would be to set it up as a spare bedroom for when guests stay over. But, if you’ve already got such a room set up, it makes sense to repurpose the unused room for something else. Those of you with children might be thinking of turning it into a games room for your kids. If that’s what you’re planning to do, it’s likely you might need...
Being a father of four, I have to be concerned with the food on our table. Food is necessary for our survival but there are incidences when food causes food poisoning. And whereas this may clear within days, there are incidences when food poisoning became life threatening. Particularly in a family setting, I have learned to be more cautious. As a father, I may not have such a hard time with food poisoning as compared to the children. It is important to remember that food hygiene...
source I’m a big fan of DIY. I love getting stuck into a big project or fixing a problem in the house. It feels good and saves money, win-win! I get a lot of my equipment using things like Raise coupons so I get them at a cheaper price and if there’s one thing everybody loves it’s a bargain. Some of my earliest memories of my father are him with a hammer in his hand, fixing something-or-other. Now that I have kids of my own, I like to think they see me in the...
Most people with a sweet tooth love nothing more than eating candy. However, few of us know anything significant about the history of that treat, and how it became so popular. With that in mind, we’re going to provide you with four of the most interesting facts you never knew about your favorite sweet. Maybe then, you will learn to appreciate it a little more. While it might not be the best product for your teeth, everything is fine in moderation. Many of the candy companies...
When you have children, a garden is not just a garden. It’s also a spaceship, or it’s the moon, or a pirate ship! Children have the most fantastic imagination and your garden can help develop that. The trick with enticing the kids out into the garden is creating a space that’s more exciting than the TV. The garden is a healthier and better environment for learning. Many parents don’t use this simple outside space to help their children grow and develop. Your garden is...
As parents, we want to keep our kids safe. There is so much to discuss when it comes to matters of safety. With the internet and personal safety being more important than ever, it’s time to have those difficult discussions with the kids. Sure, it can be tough to mention the perils of adult life to children. They are innocent in their world view and rarely see the bad in people. This can make for an awkward discussion. But, it a subject that needs to be talked about nonetheless. It’s...
Keeping your kids entertained has become an expensive part of life. Gone are the days when a woodland foraged stick or a den constructed from bed sheets and chairs would provide hours of imaginative play. These days parents are required to fork out for the latest gadget in order to keep up with entertainment trends. Additionally, with the Easter and summer school holidays coming up, we need to start saving for holidays and attractions during these peak seasons. But fear not fellow...
Image Source Getting a new pet, especially if you’ve never had one before, is a huge event for your household. Of course, it’s a hugely positive event for your family and one that everyone will be looking forward to. There can also be problems though, so be prepared! You should have everything in order before your pet arrives in the home. Here is a guide to help you get ready for the big day. Get a Grooming Kit For dogs, grooming is very important. Combing their coat...
Looking after a baby is one of the toughest jobs in the world. The crying and mess are enough to send non-parents running for the hills! But, as a parent, you can’t help but be tender and nurturing. Your caring side runs deep for your own baby, and after that every child you ever meet. Something about becoming a parent truly does change you inside. For every cry, you are alert and searching for something that could be causing it. The baby may be hungry, dirty or sleepy, but...
