“Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret”- Ambrose Bierce. Sound familiar? Do encounters with your raging teen often leave you with feelings of regret, frustration and helplessness? If they do then you are part of the majority of parents. If they don’t, enjoy the fact and […]

Many young children go through phases of being faddy or fussy eaters. It’s often an attempt to get attention and escalates at the same pace as your anxiety! Don’t panic, as even limited diets for a few weeks can deliver all the nutrients your child needs. A varied diet can be achieved over the course […]

Cookie Recipe Want a perfect rainy day activity with your child? One that encourages their creativity, provides plenty of opportunities for conversation, teaches them a very useful life skill and results in something delicious to eat for all the family? Get them baking! And before you think: but I haven’t a clue how to bake […]

Messy play doesn’t have to be expensive. Standard kitchen cupboard items such as dried pasta, rice, dried beans and pulses, split peas or porridge oats are an easy way to start on messy play – however, parental supervision will be required. Old wooden spoons, colanders, plastic cups and bowls make great tools to explore these […]