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This is our first ever family trip to Disneyland. In fact, we haven’t really been anywhere for a few years so we wanted to make this vacation a magical one. Our daughter is 6, an age perfect to first experience all the sparkly wonder of Disney, princesses, and exciting rides. We began our research with a look at the Disneyland (California) resort hotels but it looks like they’re either under partial construction, out of our price range, or just not special enough. Sure, ...
BYJU’S Magic Workbooks Featuring Disney Launches in Canada
Fusing AI Tech with Disney Storytelling for an Interactive and Personalized Learning Experience. We’ve been using this for a couple of weeks now and it’s the only educational tool my daughter actually enjoys using! Here’s the official Press Release: After empowering more than ...
Building a blanket fort birthday
When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...
Moving House with a Child – transitions and tantrums
Moving house is hard enough without having to navigate the tricky and very volatile world of a child’s developing personality. We’ve recently moved house and are still very much in the transition phase as we continue to unpack boxes, buy furniture, and paint rooms. The only room ...
10 Tips for a Safe Halloween – including the Dad Tax rule
Halloween, the only time we actively encourage our kids to walk around at night, knock on random doors and accept candy from strangers. However, there are a few tips to make sure the kids stay safer than otherwise thought. Wear something reflective. Drivers can’t see you, especially if ...
Navigating a Toddler’s Fears
My daughter is at the age where monsters under the bed are becoming very real. Her capacity for imagination is developing and it’s all very new and worrying to her. Somewhere around two to three years old, children learn to be anxious and afraid of things, even if it’s entirely ...
One-hour maximum screen time per day for under-5s, says WHO
Ah screen time, that sweet relief where the kids can just sit for a few minutes and be amused while we, the parents can achieve something. Whether it’s a quick shower, get dressed, or even do a little tidying, putting on the TV or handing over the iPad is a sure way to occupy the little ...
Life Restoration – Finding a vehicle to fix: Part One.
As a boy, dreaming of the day I’d be able to get behind a wheel and taste freedom, I’ve always loved cars. Not just the vehicles themselves but the idea of opening the door, getting in, turning the key and going wherever I wanted. Growing up in England, the options were mostly small ...
Pink Shirts to Stop Bullying and Be Kind
Bullying is the worst. During a pretty long period at school, I was bullied. I was jumped on, called names, made fun of, and pushed around. I’m sure that most of the time they thought it was just good fun. Well it was, for them. It made me feel like an outcast. I felt like I ...