We are well into the second week of school and my son, apparently an angel at school, has a complete transformation when he leaves the school gate and enters the family home. All …

I have been looking for a funky rain jacket for my son and as usual all the cool stuff is for girls leaving me hugely disappointed. When it comes to boys the choice is limited …

While I was browsing the Internet I landed on a fantastic website that is all about playful learning. The website, which is in fact called Playful Learning, is a great resource for parents and teachers …

One thing my husband and I tried to instil in our son from a very young age is the love for travelling, the want to see new places and eventually experience life in a new …

I took these pictures a few days ago after reading about California Coastal Cleanup Day taking place tomorrow across the state, a great environmental event that sees families, students and everybody who wishes to help …

This year’s US Open tennis champion is a mum! What a wonderful comeback from Kim Clijsters who was at the top of her game when she retired from the sport to start a family two …

Boon never fails to bring out simple products that are practical and pleasing to the eye. Boon’s latest innovation is Stash, a group of round cubby wholes cleverly put together that can either rest on the countertop …

This carton furniture for kids is extremely modern and in line with today’s demands for eco-friendly products, so it was really surprising to find it was first designed in 1965 by Japanese designer Riki Watanabe. In …

These pictures are from last year’s visit to the Model Village of Bourton-on-the-Water, which is an exact reproduction of the town in a 1:9 scale. The model village is built with the same Cotswold …

Lately I have featured various chalkboard products, play tables, wall stickers and placemats so by now you’ll know blackboard is high on my list of favourite surfaces. While browsing the children section on Etsy I …

When our son was born we moved from London to Sardinia for what was supposed to be only a few years, but six years later we are still here and our son is starting school …

How about getting children into books? It’s easier than you think with this giant story book that turns into a 3 m long playmat and then into a proper “get inside” fire engine truck. The …