This post is about how we moved our son, with special needs, out of our bedroom and into his own DINOSAUR room for his 4th birthday. You may recall that last July we bought our first house – you can see the before pictures here. Well it is a slow project as we have the boys, … Read more
Thinking of going to Paulton’s Park, home of Peppa Pig World? I say do it! It is more amazing than you can imagine and my four year old son has asked every day since if we are going back. so much detail, colour and so practical for young children. It really does provide a perfect … Read more
If you can engage your child in activities that are linked to things that they are currently interested in, then you have a much better chance that they will learn. Our youngest currently has Global Developmental Delay (he is still awaiting an assessment to see whether he will be diagnosed as having Autism/being Autistic), he … Read more
There’s no denying it reading is an important skill. It helps with language development; social development – helping us to empathise with others/or learn to understand them better, gives us something to discuss with each other, put things into perspective, to look at things from a different angle; helps us to learn moral messages; gives … Read more
1. New Years Day had to start with another trip to Ikea as I really wanted red doors for the boys new wardrobe to help complete their “Mario Room”. 2. Indoor play – the boys worked together to build Lego models. 3. No snow – so we made our annual Snowmen out of marshmallows and … Read more
Those of you who have been following my blog for a while will know that my 3rd son (who is 5) has been best mates with a lad since they were around 2 years old. Recently his friend has moved away (last October) and so they no longer see each other. His friend turned 5 … Read more