If you’re a parent of boys you’ll know that little men are a handful. They bring new challenges every single day, but along with all the mischief comes adorable smiles, squishy hugs and precious giggles to make it all worthwhile. Cheeky chaps are certainly different from girls in many ways, so here are 10 things only mums and dads of boys will understand. There are decent boys clothes out there – but you have to shop around Head into many clothes stores and you’re likely to find aisles ... VIEW POST

When it comes to home improvements, significant ones, you might believe that you need to take two weeks off work to allow time to get it all done, when in fact there are lots of jobs that can be carried out over a weekend and completed without the help of a tradesman. Here, we’ve compiled a list of home improvements you can schedule in to get done this weekend. You can thank us later! Lay laminate or vinyl flooring Click and stick flooring has made everyone’s lives infinitely easier ... VIEW POST

When you become a parent you might think it’s your duty to follow in the footsteps of other families by booking a few days away in an average hotel where a greasy burger or an evening of karaoke is considered top-notch. While there’s nothing wrong with comfort food or a good sing-song now and again, breaking away from the ‘norm’ and doing something special can be so much more exciting. Of course, you might be nervous about travelling with kids but with a wide range of family-friendly holidays ... VIEW POST

Relating to your son about sports can be a difficult thing to do when you are a mother and you haven't had the same experiences. You know how important it is to connect with your children, and knowing what is going on in your son's life can make a world of difference to his health and well-being. The good thing is that it usually only takes asking some simple questions about his interests in order for your son to feel as though you truly care about what captures his imagination. His ... VIEW POST

Are you a parent of a young adult? You may think that their lack of communication around the home is due solely to them being teenagers, but there may be something more worrying that’s causing them to drift out of conversation - quite simply, they may have trouble hearing what’s being said. A recent study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has indicated that over a billion young people around the world may be at risk of early hearing loss, which can manifest itself in all manner of ... VIEW POST