Tag: Parent advice

Christmas

Why we decided to not encourage our kids to write letters to Santa

by 4freckledfaces6 Comments on Why we decided to not encourage our kids to write letters to Santa
Why we decided to not encourage our kids to write letters to Santa

Now I'm sure that I'm going to get a lot of feedback on this.....maybe even hate mail! BUT, I feel this is important and would like you to hear me out...😉 So, this year we decided that our 4 Freckled Faces were not going to write letters to Santa/Father Christmas, and list everything they would [...]

Mum life

What to do when you see a parent with a tantruming child.

by 4freckledfaces7 Comments on What to do when you see a parent with a tantruming child.

I recently took all the kids shopping with me to a well known supermarket (it begins with 'S' and ends in 'ainsburys'). Worst shopping trip. E.V.E.R! The kids were tired. I was tired and pretty stressed.....So perhaps not the best decision I have ever made, but it needed to be done. The younger 2 Freckled [...]

Mum life, School Holidays, things to do

Soft Play Centres (love them or hate them) – Top Tips

by 4freckledfaces13 Comments on Soft Play Centres (love them or hate them) – Top Tips

I discovered last week that I can only tolerate a Soft Play Centre if it's for a birthday party. If it's just to take the kids to play, I really would rather not! Here are a few tips and warnings that might help you to stay sane, if you're anything like me! What to wear [...]