Category: Family Life & parenting

From screen time to green time: Getting kids outside with gardening

Trying to get a child away from a screen can feel genuinely thankless. You know the scene: tablet superglued to their hands, headphones on, completely unreachable. Screens aren’t going anywhere, and most parents have made their peace with that. But there’s a quiet restlessness that creeps in after too long indoors, shorter fuses, glazed eyes,

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Father reassuring a child following a car accident
Family Life & parenting

How can parents help family life feel normal again after a car accident

Is it something you’ve ever thought about? You can practice as many safe driving practices as you want, but you can’t control road conditions or other drivers, which, sadly, is the worst part here. So, when a car accident does happen, well, it can leave a weird feeling behind, can’t it? Not just you, but

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What to look for when buying your child’s first bed

Transitioning from a cot to a bed is a huge milestone for any toddler. It marks the end of the baby years and the start of a bit more independence. It also requires a little thought as to when a youngster should move to a “big bed”, something Mrs Adams and I got wrong with

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How to spot a fake school email before you click

Most parents start the day with a flood of notifications. Between PE kit reminders and PTA bake sale requests, school emails are a constant presence in your life. It’s easy to click a link quickly when you’re worried about your child missing out on a trip or a space in an after-school club.

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Father and newborn baby
Family Life & parenting

What do you actually do with a newborn all day?

When you are about to become a new parent, it’s hard to imagine what life with your baby will be like. You might dream of days filled with cuddles, a few feeds, maybe a nice walk in the park and plenty of time in between to do whatever. When your newborn actually arrives, however, your

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