It seems that Littlest has something in common with Peppa Pig – a fondness for spiders and a desire to have one as a pet. Lucky for Littlest, Petplan recently approached us to be a part of their dream pets campaign. This campaign encourages children to put their artistic skills to the test by drawing… Read More
Our potty training journey is nearly over. It feels strange to say so. It has been over five years since I was not changing nappies on a daily basis. For as long as I have been a parent, there have been nappies. And now, nappies are not a part of my life any more. Suddenly,… Read More
The first vacuum cleaner that we ever owned was the most expensive item on our wedding list and it served us well, over the years. It was a huge, heavy machine and it took all my strength to get it up the stairs (and I needed a fair rest at the top). In recent years,… Read More
There are many divides in the autism community. There are autistic adults. There are the parents of autistic children. There are those whose autism is deemed ‘high-functioning’ and those who are called ‘severe’ and ‘classic’ and ‘non-verbal’. There are those who are perfectly capable of advocating for themselves and there are those who do not… Read More
Judith Kerr, OBE, is a beloved children’s writer and illustrator. She is famous for such classic titles as The Tiger Who Came to Tea and When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. Some may remember the 2015 Sainsbury’s Christmas advert, based on a story about one of her most famous characters, Mog the cat. Her latest story, Katinka’s… Read More
Little boy, something changed, deep in the pit of me. I do not care if you never learn to write your name, if you need me to dress you until I can no longer dress myself. Please, just be safe. Just be happy. Little boy, that howl, it slices through me. I do not care… Read More
As with last year’s gifts for autistic children guide, I want to make it clear that these gifts will not be suitable for all autistic children. My son is a sensory seeker – he loves predicable noise and lights and textures. However, not all children on the autism spectrum want or need the same kind… Read More
The nights are drawing in and the trees will soon be bare. The vibrancy of autumn is giving way to frosts and pitch black evenings. There is that last long slog before the twinkling lights of Christmas appear. It can seem like a pretty bleak time of year. We are all more tired than we… Read More
Halloween is fast approaching and if you are planning on hosting a party, or would like to give out something a little different to those adorable trick-or-treaters, then look no further. These spooky Halloween cookies look really effective but they are incredibly easy to make and take very little time. They are perfect for when… Read More
I want to remember five years ago, to touch your newborn skin – waxy, translucent. I want to remember the vivid plum blood-test bruises on your tiny heels and feel the way your cry bypassed thought, resounded in my chest. I want to be inside that moment when everything changed. I want to grasp the… Read More
We were recently sent the Fisher-Price Teach ‘n Tag Movi robot toy to review. Littlest loves to dance and games like Simon Says and Musical Statues are her absolute favourites. I knew that Movi would be a hit with her as the toy combines music, games, and learning to ensure that your little one gets… Read More
Dear Sir/Madam, I just booked our Christmas return ferry journey. My mum and dad live abroad you see, and so every summer and every other Christmas, we make our way to the Charente region in France. I’ll be honest, it is usually a bit of an ordeal. It takes two hours in the car to… Read More