4 Easy and fun Christmas craft cards to make with your kids!

Facebook, in all its spying wisdom has discovered I have a weakness for Christmas craft activities. And of course the more I paused or clicked, the more it showed me….So after unintentionally gathering a substantial number of these, I thought I’d share our versions here!My smallest is a crafting enthusiast and a BIG fan of […]

2 weeks of half-term joy!

half-term Family on legoland train

As usual, it was pretty impossible to work this half-term. With our kids’ school recently becoming an academy, we had the unexpected….bonus (?) of a 17 day long half term. Here’s what we got up to… I confess, it really didn’t start well! The smallest got chicken pox a few days before the start of […]

Chronic illness, parenting and summer holiday fun 2024

Summer fun 2024

Chronic illness. It has made summer quite the challenge. I have been totally absent from Facebook and Instagram when it comes to Oojamabobs. Most parents will agree, it’s tough balancing work life and home life and nothing tests that more than the Summer holidays. Let alone adding chronic illness into the mix. I’ve hardly found […]

10 Top Tips for Children Who Chew: A Guide for Parents

Young girl holding a chew necklace

Why do some children chew excessively? Chewing is a totally natural and normal behaviour for children, especially during their early years. We all know babies and young toddlers put everything in their mouths, from toys and shoes to cat food, sand and even snails….I always found the eating of sand in particular grossed me out!! […]

5 useful strategies for autistic people with ADHD

5 useful strategies for autistic people with ADHD talk from Purple Ella.

Take-home strategies from Purple Ella’s talk on ADHD and Autism in Bristol Last week I got to go to my old stomping ground (Bristol) to see my amazing friend talk about their experiences of having both Autism and ADHD. I was kindly invited to attend by Bristol Autism Support and set up a table with […]

Autism and ADHD Talk with Purple Ella

Bristol Autism Event Nov 2023

Read about the upcoming Autism and ADHD Talk with Purple Ella On Monday 27th November, I’ll be heading to DoubleTree Hilton, in Bristol City Centre, to listen to the fabulous Purple Ella and their talk on Autism and ADHD, as hosted by Bristol Autism Support and Bristol Parent Carers. Get your FREE tickets to this […]

Overloaded

Cats relaxing on a bed.

Sensory overload and my experiences as a parent with a chronic illness and minor brain injury Oh my god, my children overload me so much. I’m writing this from my bedroom, where I have just taken myself after dinner, for something like a self-induced time-out. It’s Friday, the kids are over tired and silly, we’ve […]

Chew Necklaces: 5 Helpful Reasons Chew Necklaces Are Good For Anxiety

Chew Necklaces and anxiety Living with anxiety can be extremely challenging, but finding effective coping mechanisms can make a significant difference to one’s daily life. One such innovative solution gaining popularity is the use of chew necklaces. Made from food-grade silicone, these simple yet ingenious accessories are not only stylish but also serve as a […]