Margaret Thatcher’s legacy is being hotly debated in the wake of her death. Some people are singing her praises, others are singing Ding dong the witch is dead. We’ll be talking for some time about how she transformed the UK. Part of that analysis already is not political but personal: How successful was she as [...]
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Help for Kids with Homework Anxiety
Melanie Kendry is a qualified teacher, she’s been teaching for years but that doesn’t prevent her from coaxing her own brood to do their homework. Here she shares her top tips on how to get the work done and stay sane! Want your child to scrunch up into a pumpkin sized ball under the kitchen [...]
Video: How to teach your children about money
Most parents agree: They want their children to have a good understanding of money and how to save and spend it – sometimes better than parents have had themselves. On Thurs 13 December BritMums bloggers from Slummy Single Mummy, Kiddy Charts, and Rosie Scribble hung out with clinical child psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey to get advice and [...]
Share your child’s art at #LGFridgeArt Twitter party
Doubling as a personal art gallery, family refrigerators are where all parents proudly display their children’s artwork. Now it’s your opportunity to share it with the world. We want to see the artwork which makes it onto your home fridge-freezer. At our #LGFridgeArt Twitter party on Tuesday 4th December between 13:00 – 14:00, we’ll be talking about how you decide [...]
How do parents deal with pocket money?
Earning, saving and spending pocket money are the first steps that children take in learning about finances and how to manage money (as well as their own spending “wants”). And in today’s world, so much of spending and saving is done electronically, with a plastic card rather than a pocketful of coins. Some parents [...]
#LGFridgeArt Twitter Party Terms & Conditions
BritMums Twitter party prize draw Terms and Conditions you should know about: This #LGFridgeArt Twitter party prize draw is free to enter and no purchase is necessary. It is open to residents of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), excluding employees and [...]
I hate playgrounds
The swings, the monkey bars, the slidey-handle thing that’s like a mini zipwire – kids love ‘em all, but to me an afternoon around these things is akin to Lt Colonel Nicholson’s stint in “the oven” in The Bridge on the River Kwai. I’ll come right out and say it: I hate going to the [...]
Newbie Tuesday Round-up: New beginnings
I’m going to be predictable and start by telling you that I’ve just dropped my children off at school for their first day of the new school year. Although they are not new starters, they still have new beginnings – a new teacher, a new playground, a new school in GG’s case, and so [...]
Share #EarlyYears tips at Twitter party 11 Sept
Do you remember the experience of becoming a new parent? Whether you’re a brand-new parent now or just remember that time, the first year of baby’s life can be thrilling, emotional, confusing and even hilarious. We’re holding an #EarlyYears Twitter party on Tuesday 11 September from 13:00 – 14:00, where you can share your memories, [...]
Guest Post: 100 Word Challenge: Improving writing through blogging
Julia Skinner is a retired head teacher and set up 100 Word Challenge to encourage youngsters to write creatively, the scheme has really taken off and here she tells you more so you can propose it to your children’s school too…spread the word! As bloggers we’re passionate about writing. For many of us, that was [...]
BritMums Live 2013
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HPMcQ: yay, well done all can't wait for june to rock on...
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Sarah Miles: I am so thrilled, a HUGE thank you for everybody'...
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Anya from Older Single Mum and The Healer: Well done everybody! Can't wait for the party! :)...
