In today's modern world of social media and press coverage urging everyone to try and achieve the 'perfect' look, it really worries me the pressure that children growing up in this environment will feel. I have always made sure to reinforce how beautifully unique and special each of my children are and urge them not… Continue reading Book Review: Who Do I See In The Mirror? By Vese Aghoghovbia Aladewolu
Tag: Children’s Books
Book Review: We All Need Friends By Dawn-Maria France
I recently posted a review of The Naughtiest Girl In The World By Dawn-Maria France which I had been sharing with my son Leo and I was thrilled when we recently received the second book in the Jenny and Phillip series to read. This follow up story again features independent and self-assured Jenny and her magical… Continue reading Book Review: We All Need Friends By Dawn-Maria France
Book Review: The Stress Goblin’s Hat by Dr Rubina & Omar Mian
It was only as an adult that I realised how much I had struggled with mental health issues from a very young age, something that was overlooked for many years until eventually I reached out to ask for the help I needed. Unfortunately, those early traumatic experiences have meant that my anxiety and depression have… Continue reading Book Review: The Stress Goblin’s Hat by Dr Rubina & Omar Mian
Paperscapes Series: Books For Inquisitive Kids To Devour
Kids are like sponges, absorbing every new experience and snippet of information they discover and are constantly learning as a result. As a self-confessed bibliophile it’s no surprise that I love to share books with the kids to help them expand their ever-growing knowledge as they are an absolutely amazing resource for learning. Over the years… Continue reading Paperscapes Series: Books For Inquisitive Kids To Devour
Learning How To Behave Around Dogs With The Zara DogDog Kids Club
Growing up we always had pet dogs and I was taught from a very early age about the do's and don't's when it comes to approaching unfamiliar ones. I've never owned a dog since leaving home, but that didn't stop me instilling my older two girls with the same lessons I learnt all those years… Continue reading Learning How To Behave Around Dogs With The Zara DogDog Kids Club
Book Review: The Naughtiest Girl In The World By Dawn-Maria France
It's been a while since I wrote about the books I've been sharing with Leo as things became extremely busy in the run up to Christmas. So, today I thought I'd share a book we've been enjoying ,that we were kindly gifted at the end of last year. As a parent the name of the… Continue reading Book Review: The Naughtiest Girl In The World By Dawn-Maria France
Children’s Books Of 2018
It's the last day of the year and I genuinely don't know where on earth 2018 went, it has been a complete blur! As part of my end of year reflections I posted on Saturday about the books I have read this year and it seemed only fitting that kids books were given the same… Continue reading Children’s Books Of 2018
Our Top 5 Christmas Books For Kids
The festive season is such a busy time for parents, often filled with school play’s, Christmas events and parties for the little ones. So, it’s a welcome relief to make some time to share a book or two together and with so many wonderful festive and Christmas themed story books on the market we’re spoilt… Continue reading Our Top 5 Christmas Books For Kids
Blog Tour: Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer By G J Barnes
Wow, I genuinely can't believe I've made it to day 16 of Blogmas, but here we are! For today's post I have the pleasure of taking part in the Blog Tour for the newly released festive kids book, Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer. Combining two of my favourite things, books and Christmas, I jumped at… Continue reading Blog Tour: Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer By G J Barnes
Blog Tour: The Christmas Play Rehearsal By Sue Wickstead
December is finally here and for me it signals the start of my attempt to complete Blogmas - wish me luck! Day 1 and for today's' post I'm taking part in a fabulous book tour for children's book The Christmas Play Rehearsal by Sue Wickstead. Massive thanks go to Rachel and of course Sue for… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Christmas Play Rehearsal By Sue Wickstead
Fraser’s Fun House 