Category: Family Life

5 activities to support your child’s cognitive development

5 activities to support your child’s cognitive development

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Cognitive development can be defined as the way a child learns, interacts with those around them and acquires their knowledge. As a child meets different stages in their development and hits certain milestones, there are a number of cognitive skills that you will notice them pick up along the way. As a parent, you play a very important role in nurturing your child’s cognitive development, especially the processes that involve problem solving, thinking and learning about the world around them. Taking part in age-appropriate activities that stimulate their brain can significantly

You can be anything! Discover exciting careers with Barbie

You can be anything! Discover exciting careers with Barbie

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Paid collaboration Barbie, is one of the world’s most popular toys and was first released by American toy company Mattel in 1959. Barbie has really evolved since then though, offering a much more diverse range of toys. Not just a fashion doll, Barbie can help children to realise ‘you can be anything’.

How outdoor lights can transform your garden this summer

How outdoor lights can transform your garden this summer

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Paid collaboration During the warmer months so many of us try to make the most of our gardens, no matter how big or small they might be. One easy way to spruce up your garden is with outdoor lights. Discover some ideas in this post.

Preparing your car for a long journey

Preparing your car for a long journey

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Collaborative post Are you taking a big trip soon? You need to be able to rely on your motor if you’re driving long distances. Breakdowns are no fun at all. The more you can do to avoid them, the better.  Lengthy car journeys should start with a few preparations and checks to ensure that you’ll get from A to B safely. You could check in at the garage for an interim car service or do some DIY maintenance. Either way, here’s what you need to check before you leave: Tyre pressure and tread depth Your

The inexpensive ways you can have family fun on the weekends

The inexpensive ways you can have family fun on the weekends

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Working all through the week is exhausting, and whether you sit at a desk all day, work for yourself from home or do something that is labour-intensive, by the time Friday rolls around you are done and so ready for the weekend. It can sometimes have us missing those days of lockdown. The problem is that there is a little pressure to ensure you make the most of the time off especially when you have a family. Right now, life is different, and the weekends may be very valuable, all be it the same each

Unplugged and Thriving: The Role of Outdoor Play in a Digital Age

Unplugged and Thriving: The Role of Outdoor Play in a Digital Age

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post In today’s digital age, where screens dominate our lives, it has become more important than ever to find a balance between technology and the great outdoors. While technology offers numerous benefits, excessive screen time can hinder child development and hinder quality family time. This is where outdoor play comes to the rescue. By encouraging children to engage in active outdoor play, parents can foster their development, promote family bonding, and help them thrive in a world increasingly dominated by screens.