“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Thomas Merton “The urge to draw must be quite deep within us, because children love to do it” David Hockney We are loving spending time together with … Continue reading
Author Archives: Jennie
Why are Drama Lessons Important for Children? #ad
This is a sponsored post Drama lessons, or the world of performing arts, explores a range of different outcomes that aim to give your child the best skills. Some schools provide specific performing arts lessons for children to explore, with … Continue reading
The Beastly Bunch
We have had the best day today Playing with words and pictures Linked to one of our new favourite stories The Beastly Bunch This is a deliciously funny riot of a book With cute and quirky animal characters Having a … Continue reading
5 Important Life Skills to Teach Your Child #ad
This is a sponspored post When it comes to personal development, life skills are the cornerstone of all children’s growth. It’s important that your child is aware of the different skills they can pick up from both real life situations … Continue reading
Brilliant Bea
Every birthday I buy my children A book instead of a birthday card This year choosing a book for Bea was easy Brilliant Bea Brilliant Bea About a little girl Who has a wonderful way with words Tells brilliant stories … Continue reading
5 Unique Birthday Party Ideas for Your Child #ad
This is a sponsored post When you’re planning a party for your child it can be overwhelming to think of different ideas for them each year. If you’re drawing a blank as to what to plan for your child this … Continue reading
Spellstoppers
As I type this I am buzzing with energy With magic Book magic I have just devoured Spellstoppers An awe inspiring first middle grade novel Written by Cat Gray With artwork by David Dean I am tingling as I type … Continue reading
Call Me Lion
Do you know anyone with Selective Mutism? We do, a beautiful little girl that William adores This story, Call Me Lion By Camilla Chester Has really helped me to understand SM more And it is a book I think that … Continue reading
I’ll Be There and The World At Your Feet
Today Edie has been unwell And I spent much of my day holding her And realising, remembering, understanding How much my children mean to me They are everything And I really find it hard when they are poorly Today I … Continue reading
8 Brilliant and Beautiful Books About Kindness
“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” Roy T. Bennett “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; … Continue reading