Disclosure: this is a paid collaboration with Matific Galaxy. I can’t quite believe that, come September, youngest will be entering her last year at nursery. Although this means there’s still a whole school year to go before she starts at primary, I think it’s never too early to get children enthused about key subjects. She’s …
Month: July 2019
Disclosure: I received the featured LEGO City Space playsets to review and keep. The 50th anniversary of the moon landing is just over a week away and, to celebrate, LEGO has launched some brand new sets. The LEGO City Space range includes models inspired by actual NASA spacecraft. I’ve always loved LEGO – there’s no …
I’ve now been a parent for nine years so have experienced many highs and lows along the way. You may think that, after this long, the capacity for surprise would be somewhat limited. However, I’ve realised that there are a fair few things that I’m still not used to as a parent… Having three children …
Disclosure: I received the following PLAYMOBIL Mission to Mars sets to review and keep. With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing fast approaching, the people at PLAYMOBIL are encouraging intrepid explorers to take the next giant leap on a Mission to Mars. Although she’s a fair bit younger than the recommended age of six, …
Every now and then, I’m asked to take part in radio debates about parenting topics. It’s something I never imagined myself doing but that I enjoy nonetheless. This week, I appeared on two different BBC local channels – Kent and Three Counties, for the record – discussing the same topic. Namely, the demise of the …
Disclosure: this is a paid collaboration with DK. This post also includes an affiliate link. Oldest is very much into science at the moment so, when I received a press release about Professor Robert Winston’s new book, Ask a Scientist, I had to get hold of a copy for him. I love the questions that …