Category: Family Life

Two sisters playing on a trampoline in the garden

Unleashing Creativity: Empowering Your Kids to Explore and Expand Their Imaginations Outdoors

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post In an era where screens often dominate leisure time, the importance of outdoor play in developing a child’s imagination cannot be overstated. Encouraging children to step outside and engage with the natural world not only boosts their physical health but also significantly enhances their creative abilities. This article explores practical ways in which parents can facilitate imaginative play outdoors, with a particular focus on the benefits of incorporating 8ft trampolines and a 12ft Trampoline into their play routines.

Children sitting in a circle, playing a game

A Parent’s Guide to Embracing Diversity with Inclusive Education

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

In an age where the embrace of diversity is more critical than ever, many of us, myself included, are placing a high priority on nurturing inclusive and diverse education for our children. As a mother to an inquisitive 1-year-old daughter, a Cub Scout Leader and someone deeply committed to shaping a brighter future, I’ve recognised the significance of instilling the principles of inclusivity, diversity, and equity from an early age. This pursuit of fostering an accepting and understanding future generation is not merely a personal endeavour but a societal imperative.

Row of houses in a suburban neighbourhood

Dealing With A Property Dispute With A Neighbour: Advice For Homeowners

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Collaborative post Living next to difficult neighbours can transform your dream home into a less than ideal situation. Disagreements over boundaries, noise, or trees can escalate quickly if not handled with care. The key lies in communication, understanding legal rights, seeking mediation, and, if necessary, taking legal action. 

Happy family playing board games at home

My Top 5 Favorite Educational Games for Kids (that Adults Can Play Too)

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post As parents, we always have to look for ways to bond with our kids. Even though life can get busy and you don’t really feel like picking up a new hobby, playing games with your kids is a great way to spend time together. To make things even better, playing games is not just about fun. Games can be educational as well and the list I prepared today will showcase that. With that said, here are my top 5 favourite educational games for kids.

Cheerful family carrying baby boy in front of curtains at home

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Wearable Breast Pump

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Newborns need to feed every 2 to 3 hours, that’s approximately 8 to 12 times every 24 hours. Between 1 to 3 months, this number decreases to 7 to 9 times per 24 hours. Between 3 to 6 months, it further decreases to 6 times a day. After that, nursing typically drops to 4 times a day. While this feeding and sleep schedule works well for your tiny tot, it can throw your sleep pattern into disarray. Breast pumps are a great way to make sure that your baby continues to enjoy the benefits of

Male and female drivers after car accident on road.

4 Stages of Recovery After a Car Accident

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Collaborative post Car accidents can be life-changing events that leave us with long-lasting effects that affect how and when we get back on the road. No one ever expects to be involved in a collision but, unfortunately, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads every 16 minutes.  The after effects cover many forms, ranging from physical and mental impacts to financial side effects. Recovering after a car accident looks different for every individual person but it typically follows four distinct stages. These are as follows: 

Family Playing In The Garden on a trampoline

Springing Towards Wellness: The Physical Benefits of Kids Trampolines

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post In the bustling world of technology and screens, it’s easy for children to spend more time indoors than out. However, the call of the great outdoors offers not just a breath of fresh air, but a multitude of health benefits for kids, especially when coupled with physical activities like bouncing on a trampoline. Today, we delve into the realm of outdoor play and the invaluable impact it has on children’s physical development and mobility skills, with a particular focus on the benefits of trampolines, including the popular 8ft trampoline.

8 year old girl sat on the Simba Hybrid Mattress next to some soft toys

The Simba Hybrid Mattress – Is it any good for kids?

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Gifted product It’s so important that children get a good night’s sleep. One thing that can really help with that is bedroom furniture, especially the bed and mattress. Erin has needed a new mattress for some time now and we recently upgraded to a Simba Hybrid Mattress. Read on to determine whether they’re a good choice for children.