Category: Parenting
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Raising an only-child
I’ve dated two only-children in my lifetime. One was the stereotypical only child, spoiled, lack of social skills and an introvert; however, I married the other one. Nonetheless, I distinctly remember the first saying that he absolutely hated receiving games for 2 or more players as an only child. My daughter is an only child…
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Saturday Night Sleepover Club
Saturday Night Sleepover Club was a resounding success! I must admit I was a bit nervous. I’m not very good at being woken up at the night, especially when it’s a distraught child and not my own. Her mother and I’d spoken about trying it but we weren’t too sure as they’re only 3.5 years…
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Ophidiophobia – Fear of Snakes
I’m absolutely terrified of snakes, well any reptiles really. So much so, that I won’t go into pet stores unless someone goes in first to check, when I was in primary school boys used to throw national geographic on my desk with pictures of snakes and once I took my 8 year old niece walking…
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The Land of Me – Interactive Story Book
I don’t know why I didn’t think I was going to like this, when in fact I really did. There are 6 Chapters that you can download for children age 2-6 (Shape, Size and Colour, The World Outside, Making things, Rhythm and Dance, Songs and Rhymes and Story Time). I absolutely love the music in…
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Free things to do with kids in or near St. Albans
The joys of Half-Term! To stay sane we try to do at least one thing each day. However, the cost really starts to add up so I’ve put together a wee list of things to do in or near St Albans that are virtually free. You can thank me later! ;-) Stockwood Discovery Centre –…