Sponsored When I was returning to work for the first time, finding the right Childcare was a massive stress. I was told by other parents that if I hadn’t signed up a year in advance that I had no chance of finding anything. Recommendations for nurseries weren’t necessarily in the […]
We are blessed with lots of brilliant local businesses in Edinburgh and a prime example is Treehouse Childrenswear in Stockbridge. Owners Kim and Sophie have both watched my children grow, ensuring not only that there shoes are fitted perfectly but that they also have an enjoyable shopping experience. One of […]
Research is an important part of moving with a family. Schools, catchment areas, parks, nurseries, there’s so much more to think about on top of the usual moving house checklist. However, it’s not as daunting as it seems. Edinburgh has a lot to offer with brilliant schools and plenty of […]
How do you decide on a baby name? With the lovely news of the new royal arrival this week, we got to thinking about baby names. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor Meghan and Harry have named their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Archie meaning “genuine”, “brave” or “bold”; Harrison meaning “son of Harry”; and Mountbatten-Windsor meaning that he’s […]
Have you ever had your kid’s professionally photographed? I must take photos of my kids weekly but to be honest, they are largely iPhone shots. Blown up the quality is questionable and they soon are relegated to an insanely large DropBox. So when the kids were invited to a photography […]
October seems to be the month of birthdays amongst our families and friends. It can be hard to think of things that they don’t already own and won’t simply become ‘land fill.’ An obvious idea is to give ‘experiences’ rather than material gifts – perhaps a voucher for a meal […]
Today is Thomas’ 3rd birthday and whilst it’s obviously a time of great excitement for him, I’m taking the opportunity whilst he naps to also think about how much has changed! On the one hand, he is as in love with trains as he was a year ago but on […]
Even when the kids are squabbling and Thomas is attempting to bite Katie (again), I am glad that they have each other. Reflecting on my own childhood, I also know how lucky I was – and still am – to have a wonderful brother too. But that doesn’t mean life is […]
My kids undoubtably NEED time outside – without fresh air and space to breath they alternate between extreme grouchiness and hyper activity. There is absolutely no doubt that they have both benefitted from attending nurseries that have prioritised time outdoors through forest kindergarten schemes and my policies insisting on time outdoors. Today, […]
Who is your local wise woman? I recently found out on holiday last year that both my Nonna and Great-Nonna were the local wise women in their village. That the moment a woman went into labour, that they were called to support them in their births and support them afterwards. […]
