You know those items used every day without really thinking about them? Well, I think a child’s car seat has to be one of them. You strap your child (or children) into them every day, possibly more than once a day, without giving it too much thought. Unexpectedly your offspring will make a remark that
When we bought our house, both our children’s bedrooms had blinds with long dangling cords that could have become caught around their necks. Recognising this to be a safety risk, we swiftly removed them. We were particularly concerned about our toddler. If anything, the risk is greater as she’s a bit older and in a
You never quite realise just how dangerous the average home is to a baby or a young child until you have one of your own. When they don’t yet understand that they shouldn’t stick their fingers into power sockets or that they shouldn’t climb inside the fridge, it’s up to parents to make sure that
Christmas is almost here. No doubt many of you will be buying your children a scooter as a gift. My kids both have scooters and love using them, especially Elizabeth, my youngest child. It’s also a fact that I have an adult scooter and I won’t deny it, I thoroughly enjoy buzzing around on it.
I’m sure by now you will be familiar with the story of the young Syrian Kurd Alan Kurdi. The image of Alan’s body, washed up on a Turkish beach as his family tried to reach the Greek island of Kos, has gone viral on social media and featured in many national newspapers. Of course Alan
