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The Ladybird is one of Julia Donaldson’s much-loved characters, so much so that her initial story has spanned into a series of its own! 

You might have heard the phrase ‘two things can be true’ used when talking about the mixed feelings we have in some situations. Parenting often brings with it a mixture of emotions. During the summer, you might find you enjoy a slower pace or having a bit more time with your child, but also miss some of the things you would usually do. You might be thinking about how to organise childcare, or feel pressure to entertain your child at all times!   

There is no perfect age to take your child on their first ever holiday. However, some may find it easier – especially when it comes to air travel – to wait until your baby is more settled into a sleep routine to do so.  

It is important to keep yourself and your child happy, healthy and hydrated in the summer heat. It is recommended that we should all increase our water intake on those hot and sticky days, and as well as drinking plenty of fluids, eating foods with a high water content is a great way to do so.  

The great British summer has done what it does best and given us some unexpected weather! This time we have sun... so much sun. As a country not well set up for super-hot days (and sticky, warm nights), we know keeping your family cool feels like a challenge, especially when combined with heading out to make the most of the good weather.  

Have your heard about the Healthy Start scheme? Healthy Start was set up by the UK government to support those with children, as well as people who are about to become parents, with healthy eating. The scheme initially gave out paper vouchers, but this year has changed to a card that is topped up weekly. 

If you're looking for a great book that the whole family can enjoy this summer, look no further!. These books have been chosen by our team and are suitable for babies, children, and adults. Here is a quick overview just for you.

When I was younger, I swear the summer holidays were longer. They felt like decades of dusty knees, hours spent catching midges in yoghurt cartons at dusk, and games of kerbie (throwing a football against the kerb!) that started after breakfast and were still going days later. Now they still feel long but in a very different way. Six weeks’ worth of military planning that I do not necessarily look forward to. Six weeks of days to fill and memories to make while still attempting to maintain a day job and enjoy every single second. There are so many decisions to be made that I end up making no decisions and then panicking (probably rightly) that I have made hasty, last-minute decisions. So, this year, I’ve decided I need to change my mindset.

Keeping your children happy in the summer holidays without spending eye-watering amounts on extravagant days out and elaborate toys can feel a little overwhelming, especially when you have children of different ages.

Keeping yourself and your child hydrated in the heat can feel a little tricky. We all need to take in more water when the temperature rises, and upping your child’s water intake can be a worry – especially if they are not a fan of water!