1. Start with easy clothes If you’re teaching a child to dress themselves, don’t make life harder than it needs to be. When they’re learning, choose softer, stretchy jersey fabrics that are easier to pull, tug and manoeuvre. Slightly looser clothes can also be much easier for little hands to deal with than stiff or … [Read more…]
The US has clocked close to 1,000 measles cases in 2026 so far – but one big question in the TRB office this week got us chatting (to our next of kin, mainly!) Have we actually had measles ever? Is it possible to have the antibodies, without knowing it? My husband, for example, had measles … [Read more…]
There are literally hundreds of kids’ sunscreens to pick from. The problem is, as (if you’re like me, mildly frantic) parents we’re often buying them last-minute at the airport, maybe even abroad, or in bulk during a winter sale. For ease, I prefer a roll onor a stick. Here’s my roll on sunscreen for kids … [Read more…]
Flying with kids of whatever age can feel like preparing for a lunar landing. From navigating airports to keeping little ones calm in cramped cabin seats, there are approximately 9,807 situations to plan for, despite this flight being one miniscule moment in the grand scheme of, well, everything. It’s almost enough to put you off … [Read more…]
Journaling is a simple, screen-free activity that can bring big benefits for kids. Giving them a safe place to practice writing, explore creative ideas, and work through thoughts or feelings, it may also help with self-confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness. Want to encourage your little one to give it a go? These journal prompts for … [Read more…]
If you’re putting lunchboxes together every day, you’ll probably know the feeling — your child comes home from wherever they’ve been and it all looks untouched. And it can be disheartening, can’t it? For various reasons. You start wondering if they’ve been hungry all afternoon, unable to concentrate, or are missing out on important nutrients. … [Read more…]
My personal depletion timeline Looking back, I can pinpoint the signs. I felt the worst not in the newborn haze, but years later. It hit when my youngest was about three. That’s when my periods became debilitating. My skin flared. Anxiety crept in. I was eating well and running around (read, chasing my tail, not … [Read more…]