When’s the right time to let your child walk alone?
I’m being badgered constantly by my 11-year-old at the moment. She wants to go to…
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Fran
I’m Fran: wife, mother-of-three and freelance publicist. My love for communicating and writing mirrors my passion for trying to be the best mum I can be. I love good food & wine, Italian culture and football and have a keen interest in personal finance. I also blog over on Epsom & Ewell Families and Habyts, and write sporadically for a number of other sites.
Successful Christmas Presents
I get some presents from the childrens’ Christmas lists and put plenty of thought into…
Savings account for an 11-year-old
* Interest rates correct as of September 2023 * My daughter had a Halifax savings…
Party Ideas – Pop Star Recording Party
My daughter had a brilliant 11th birthday party so I thought I’d share. Echo7 is a…
The Benefits of Reading as a Family – guest post
What with work, parenting and socialising, it’s easy to forget about picking up a book…
We’re Going on a Fossil Hunt – Jurassic Coast
My twins have been learning about fossils in year three. They’ve had an interest for…
Sadfishing and Other Social Media Pitfalls for Children
Cyber bullying is well documented, and I think parents are generally on high alert. However,…
Secondary School and Grammar School Decisions
Choosing an infant school and then junior school for my three was a very simple…
Animals to spot in the UK in August
Bird spotting and butterfly counting were two of the Summer Holiday Challenges from my last…
Summer Holiday Challenges
In term time, children have a constant bombardment of homework, things to do and remember…