There is no doubt that Liverpool is a city defined by music and you only have to take one glance at the baby/toddler scene to see that the city is continuing to invest in the musicians of the future. We have already written about Moo Music and Mini Maestros and here we discuss our third musical experience with Music in Unison. Music in Unison is … Continue reading The musicians of the future- Music in Unison
For a long time I’ve become more and more aware of just how much my mum actually did (and still does) for us, but having my own baby has really made me get it. I’ve spent many nights recently wondering when the superpowers that single parents, like my mum, must kick in because lord knows being a mum is exhausting enough when the other parent … Continue reading Lipstick on the cheek
Come on, admit it, you all love to be told you’ve done well. Whether you accept the praise graciously or lap it up it’s always nice to get a pat on the back. Some people thrive on it and it motivates their work, others need help to recognise it as they modestly underplay their achievements. I have to admit I can always work that little … Continue reading The Power of Praise
For over a year now the attention in our house has been on me, my bump and then our little babe. When we see friends and family they first inquire about Phoebe and generally follow this up with… ‘and how are you?’ While this is all to be expected and is certainly with good intentions it’s easy to see how in the early days of … Continue reading Dadventures in the Pool- Water Babies Week 4
Following an invite to come and try out a baby massage class with Blissful Babies I deliberated over my decision to go. For a week I had been trying to get Phoebe (my 11 week old daughter) into a napping routine in the day and this class fell right in the middle of the usual morning nap. At worst it would mean she got overtired … Continue reading Blissful Babies- Baby Massage
It was one of those mornings where the nap-time stars had aligned and I arrived for the 10am Incy Wincy Rhymers session with a beautifully well-rested and alert little babe. What a perfect place for a happy baby to be. The main activity space is upstairs and is beautifully curated as a place where imaginations can run wild. Amongst the reading nooks and soft seating … Continue reading The Storybarn- Calderstones Park
Keeping up with the kids The school run is done and you’re back home, you’ve completed a million tasks and there are still more to do. The mountain of washing, the bins by the back door and that’s before you’ve even thought about the kids tea. Miracle of miracles though, the kids are sat down at the table and their homework is out, you give … Continue reading Beautiful New Beginnings
For kids who climb trees… It’s Sunday morning at Airborn Academy and in front of me unfolds an inspiring and innovative set of classes. The kids taking part are all eager to get going as the parents hand them over and take a step back for the warm up to begin. It is no secret that we should all be aspiring to a healthy … Continue reading Airborn Academy- Freerunning and Parkour
‘Poppins’ to the Cinema The one thing I’ve heard over and over again from new mums and dads is how you never get to go to the cinema anymore once you have a baby. It’s the very reason I found myself surrounded by people considerably older than me at the ‘silver screen’ events as I crammed in afternoon screenings of whatever I could in the … Continue reading The Everyman Cinema -Baby Club
Yes, it’s all about the children’s experience… and the vanilla latte. “My child attends 18 extra curricular activities and each one is chosen specifically to enhance a different element of their development, educational journey, maturity and wellbeing. We have scheduled the week so that our dear offspring has the most stimulating and challenging additional curriculum it is possible to achieve. We feel this is extremely … Continue reading The Barista and Me
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