The family lifestyle blog with a side of psychology
There is a quote I love from Mr Rogers that talks about how, in times of crisis and tragedy, when the news of full of scary stories, we should look for the helpers. In amongst all the chaos and sadness and fear there will always be helpers. We'll always ...
While housework is happily no longer just the ‘woman’s domain’, trying to get the kids involved with the daily errands is still as big a challenge as ever. Somewhat understandably, in a battle between the Xbox and the dishwasher, there’s only going to ...
I wasn't particularly organised with the siblings project this month. So my photos of Rhys and Nerys together were just taken on a grassy patch outside our house after a trip to the library. That being said, I'm still really happy with them. I was lu ...
It often feels like having a family car is a must, rather than a luxury. It can make all those errands and shopping trips easier. And a car is a great help for getting the kids to and from school, music practice or sports classes. If you’re looking fo ...
Last week was a big one for Rhys. He went on his first overnight trip with school. They didn't go far, just to a place out on the Gower, so we all knew that if it came to it we could go and pick our children up if they really got upset about being awa ...
We do everything for our children. We protect them, provide for them, and support them. As our kids grow into teenagers, they need to find some independence in order to learn to care for themselves. In fact, it’s a natural part of child development. Kids ...
Your home heating usage and energy bills can be significantly reduced at this time of year. Read on for energy-saving tips for the coming months! Spring and summer have to be the nation’s favourite times of the year. The leaves are beginning to grow on ...