Now that Little Miss E is six, she has been leaving behind the picture books of her pre-school years in favour of first chapter books. I’ve loved re-discovering some of my favourite childhood classics with her – The Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy; the Faraway Tree collection by Enid...
It was Toddler Boy I’s second birthday a few days ago. This means I am now the mother of a two year old, a four and a half year old, and a six and a quarter year old. As Toddler is our third and final child, this means my baby days...
In a few days’ time, Toddler Boy I, my third child, will turn two. I know it’s a cliché to say it, but those two years have really flown by. It seems like no time at all we were telling Little Miss E she was going to become a big...
My youngest child, Toddler Boy I, absolutely loves a certain climbing frame and slide in one of our local soft plays. The minute we walk through the door, he makes a beeline for it, yelping with excitement as he climbs up the steps, crawls across the platform at the top...
If you’re wondering what to do for your child’s birthday party, here’s a host of ideas from local children’s birthday party providers in and around Cardiff who can help your little one celebrate with everything from outdoor exploring, football and photography, to cookery classes, fancy dress and karaoke, as well...
Cardiff Daddy and I have a night out planned this weekend – dinner and some drinks in celebration of his birthday. I’ve told him I don’t mind where we go as long as it’s somewhere I won’t look out of place if I wear big killer heels and a dress....
As you’ll know if you’ve been reading Cardiff Mummy Says for a while, I’m a big fan of children’s books. I think reading is one of the most important things you can do with your child. Bedtime stories have been a big part of our routine ever since Little Miss...
There’s so much wisdom in children’s books – advice that we would all do well to remember. In honour of World Book Day this week, here are 16 of my favourite quotes from children’s books. Are any of these among your favourites? Are there any you would add to the...
How did it get to March already?! Here’s my regular round-up of what’s going on for families this month in and around Cardiff over the next few weeks. I’ll be publishing another post later this month of events taking place in the Easter holidays – but this should keep you...
Every week, I read blogs that make me laugh, blogs that make me cry, blogs that challenge my thinking, blogs which support me as a parent, and blogs which inspire me. Seeing as you’re reading Cardiff Mummy Says, I figure you like blogs too. So I’m excited to continue my new...
Welcome to a new regular feature on Cardiff Mummy Says, collating the best of my month on Instagram. Instagram is fast-becoming one of my favourite social networks. I was rather late to the Instagram party as I always thought I wasn’t very good at taking photos. And while I’m by no means...