Hands up if you’ve ever watched your child open a gift from someone and felt nervous about how they will react if it isn’t something they were hoping for? Children are unpredictable and often unaware of the cost or effort behind a present but there are simple ways we can begin to teach them about gratitude and appreciation. Now […]
An oldie but a goody and a staple in my childhood diet, this is one dinner I trot out for my own kids every now and then. Quick to whip up and using pantry ingredients, it’s always well received by the younger set. Winner winner, tuna dinner! Now of course, you don’t need to go […]
It’s something many parents ponder as they observe their little ones sort their toys in unique ways, take their art to great levels, or astound with their gift of the gab: could my child be ‘gifted’? A gifted child is considered to be one who performs at a higher level than the norm for their […]
Kids who won’t touch fruit and vegetables can have you tearing out your hair. Refusal to eat anything other than yellow food, or white food, or only foods with a certain texture can drive even the most patient parent to distraction. The answer may be as simple as the humble (or not so humble) smoothie – […]