Learning To Drive: Becoming A Young Driver
The countdown is most definitely on. My son is going to be 17 in less than 3 weeks. His provisional licence has arrived and his first on the road lesson is booked. He’s all set to become a young...
View ArticleHappy 17th Birthday: A Letter To Teen
Wow, 17 years old already, now where on earth did that go? You’ve arrived at that strange grey area between teenager land and adulthood where you know so much, but still need to learn the lessons only...
View ArticleLetting Go – A Mother’s Journey
Every so often, a realisation hits me a bit like a stinky wet fish to the face, that it’s time to let go a little more. These not so gentle jolts of reality are gearing up for one thing and one thing...
View ArticleBarclays LifeSkills: Diary Of A Parent Part 1
My son isn’t far of leaving school, and as a parent I worry that he doesn’t appreciate how difficult getting into work will be. He’s 17, and typically quite grumpy and refuses to accept help from Mum...
View ArticleConnecting With My Teenage Son
When my son first arrived into the world, I was overjoyed on so many levels. I was so happy to have a boy, due to the disastrous relationship I had experienced with my own Mother. I hoped that having...
View Article10 Things You Need to Know About Travelling with Teens
Whether you choose to visit a theme park, take a traditional seaside holiday or visit a child friendly resort, family holidays can be great fun. However, as your children grow and develop into...
View ArticleTrespass Keeps Teen Warm This Winter
Trespass have really come to my teen son’s rescue this winter. He walks to school everyday and to work a couple of evenings a week. Getting him to wear a winter coat is still a struggle, and he’s 18...
View ArticleStylish Gift Ideas For An 18 Year Old
My 18 year old son has really started to develop a sense of personal style in the last few months. Having a girlfriend is definitely playing a part as it’s quite obvious she has a fair amount of...
View ArticleTostadora T Shirt Review
Tostadora got in touch with us recently to see if we would be interested in reviewing on of their cool t-shirts. Teen sprung to mind immediately for this review as he is really into his printed...
View ArticleThings To Remember When Parenting Gets Tough
Personally, I believe that parenting is one of the toughest jobs you can ever do. The responsibility of bringing a baby into the world and raising a child is huge. Once you take on the task of...
View ArticleIntroducing #TeenTalk & How to Discuss Puberty
One of the most awkward challenges that parents face is when to discuss puberty with their son or daughter. When to have this conversation is only the start of it. How do you discuss puberty with...
View ArticleMy Weekly Photo – Teen Prom Special
Hello readers and welcome to a very special edition of My Weekly Photo. This week’s post is dedicated to my teen and his prom, or more accurately his prom suit. This week he said goodbye to his...
View ArticleA Chatty Feet Gift For Teen
Teenagers are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for aren’t they? Money seems to be the go to gift as soon as they hit 13. I don’t mind giving money or vouchers to a teenager as a gift, but...
View ArticleOur Night At Marvel Universe LIVE! & Tour Review
My husband and I were lucky enough to be invited to the opening night of the UK tour of Marvel Universe LIVE! and what a night it was. There was much debate in our house about who was going to be...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To First Year University Students #StudentLife
Dear Students, This letter has been going around in my head for a while and I’ve finally decided it’s time to put it out there. Firstly, well done on making it to University. It’s such an amazing...
View ArticleWhy Binge Watching 13 Reasons Why Makes Me Want To Be A Better Parent
Share This: Have you seen the new series on Netflix yet? If you haven’t watched ’13 Reasons Why’ already, I would strongly recommend adding it to your list of must watch TV. It will draw you in as...
View ArticleOur Top 5 Activities for Teenagers in Bristol and Cardiff
When it comes to keeping teenagers entertained, we know it can be a bit of a challenge. It’s inevitable, unfortunately, that they’ll grow out of the activities that used to get them excited and the...
View ArticleStylish Gift Ideas For An 18 Year Old
My 18 year old son has really started to develop a sense of personal style in the last few months. Having a girlfriend is definitely playing a part as it’s quite obvious she has a fair amount of...
View ArticleTostadora T Shirt Review
Tostadora got in touch with us recently to see if we would be interested in reviewing on of their cool t-shirts. Teen sprung to mind immediately for this review as he is really into his printed...
View ArticleThings To Remember When Parenting Gets Tough
Personally, I believe that parenting is one of the toughest jobs you can ever do. The responsibility of bringing a baby into the world and raising a child is huge. Once you take on the task of...
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