A ban on packed lunches was never going to be popular with parents. Generally, I don’t think we liked to be told that what we are doing is wrong, that we are somehow stupid and don’t know how to look after our own children. But now Nick Clegg has announced a free school meals policy … Read more
Below I’ll be examining the Sullivans from the TV Show 16kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 March 2013 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. This week we met the Sullivans, and their attitude, … Read more
Below I’ll be examining TV Show 15kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 January 2012 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. Last night was the start of Channel 4s 3 Part Series 15 Kids … Read more
Studies by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) show that children should be getting on average of 60 minutes exercise a day. It will help reduce health risks – such as cardiovascular problems, Build stronger bones, healthier joints and muscles Maintain a healthier weight Help aid sleep Reduce stress levels Increase self-esteem and self-worth/image … Read more
Subscription boxes are on the increase – they allow people to discover new products easily, save time, are flexible and convenient and make great gift ideas. I was approached by uOpen the UK’s only Subscription Box Market Place – who offer over 200 subscription boxes from over 150 merchants. This post contains affiliate links. They … Read more
I don’t want to go back to school and it really makes me question whether I could home educate. It isn’t the fact that my boys aren’t being educated at their level, or having things adapted for them to help them not to be different, it isn’t even the other parents (let’s be honest some … Read more
Regular readers will know that I am concerned about sugar intake – not only of myself but of my family. One of the biggest battles I face is with sweets, which obviously contain sugar. But Swiss Sweet brand Ricola has an amazing sugar free range of herbal sweets. They held a Sugar Swap event in … Read more
Name – Joy Blog url – https://pinkoddy.co.uk and http://thesensoryseeker.com Twitter – @Pinkoddy Facebook – Pinkoddy Location – Near the bar? Bra size – only kidding Kids? – I have enough with the 4 I have Favourite food? eggs Tea or coffee? Tea, white no sugar please. Cat or Dog? Neither thank you. Left handed or right handed? … Read more