Yesterday the news was that a 13 year old boy who had already lost his four brothers and one sister had also lost his life due to smoke from a fire in the family home. It i ssuch  a tragedy and the poor parents are now left to cope with the huge loss and emptiness. Dying…
You may think this blog is about going to the dentist however it’s not. Two Front Teeth is a photography company run by the talented John Moore who specializes in family photography. John is brilliant with kids of all ages from new borns right up to teenagers, he really makes them feel at ease and…
Happy Good Friday! What a gorgeous day, are you planning to spend the day with family friends,visiting relatives or doing something special with your children? Of course the thing children are most concerned about is how many Easter Eggs will I get or perhaps how big will it be? I know a little girl who…
For many parents having an Eye Test is not necessarily something on the list of most parents before their child starts school. I recently met Claire Holland who’s a warm and friendly optician. She and her husband have a wonderful practice in Cheltenham, that caters specifically for young children and their families. Keith Holland’s reputation…
Toddler Sleep 3-4 year old-Night wakings Why is that when your toddler has slept well for months or years and suddenly they start waking once or several times a night? If any of the following are applicable to your three old or four year old you are not alone, check out the tips below and look at how…
When it comes to Christmas presents for children how do you decide what to buy for them? Do you set a budget per child, do you give them money to buy their own presents or simply buy what they ask for regardless of cost? I know many children especially boys who are hoping for a…
Twins, some people love this notion and others are completely shocked at the prospect and how they will cope, I think you could count me. There is no doubt about it they are hard work, especially in those first few weeks after birth. You literally feed, change, burp, settle then start all over again, sometimes only an…
Wow it is nearly the first of December and already the Christmas season is in full swing, you are probably wondering what presents will I buy the children this year? It can be so difficult to buy a present that someone will really cherish. I can understand why relatives choose to give gift receipts or send money, however nothing…
Pressure to be a good Parent Views from the Sanity nanny! A new report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies has declared that summer born babies are likely to be at a disadvantage. I believe this this is true for some children. Firstly the advantages and disadvantages are more pronounced when a child is older.…
