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Parenting Advice

Guest Blog // The Benefits of Hiring a Nanny over a Nursery

Guest Blog // The Benefits of Hiring a Nanny over a Nursery

(AD: Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post) Please read on to find out about the benefits of hiring a nanny over a nursery in this guest blog post written by Nannies Matter. Deciding on the best childcare option is a challenge that many parents face. While both hiring a nanny and sending your child to a nursery have their benefits, parents must first consider the unique advantages each option offers. In this blog post, we'll explore why hiring a nanny can offer distinct benefits that might make it the preferable choice for your family. Personalised Care A key advantage…
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18 Ways to Help You Have a Low Cost Day Out

18 Ways to Help You Have a Low Cost Day Out

Everything seems to be so expensive at the moment so we have put together 18 ways to help you have a low cost day out. These are all perfect to try out over school holidays and weekends when you want to get out and about as a family but want to try and save money where you can. If you find this blog helpful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. 18 Ways to Help You Have a Low Cost Day Out ✔️Enjoy free days out - museums, parks, splash pads, walks and more. Splash…
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Where to Hold a Children’s Party in Berkshire

Where to Hold a Children’s Party in Berkshire

(AD Disclaimer: Berkshire Mummies has previously been gifted tickets to visit the following venues, these are marked with a *. Venues with a ** have listings on the Berkshire Mummies Directory. Please note Berkshire Mummies have not attended birthday parties at the venues listed below). Finding somewhere unique and different for a children's birthday party can be a daunting task. We have put together some ideas of places you can hold a children's party in Berkshire to try and help make that choice a little easier! If you find this blog post useful make sure you sign up to the mailing…
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Holme Grange School host parent conference; Healthy Me, Healthy Planet

Holme Grange School host parent conference; Healthy Me, Healthy Planet

(AD Disclaimer) This blog post has been written in paid partnership with Holme Grange School, Wokingham. Holme Grange School, Wokingham host their 3rd biennial conference; Healthy Me, Healthy Planet on 29th January 2022. The event is perfectly timed to resonate with personal New Year resolutions and goals which you may have set yourself. The event takes place between 9am - 4pm and is a great opportunity to have a day out for yourself, listening to quality key note speakers and taking part in a number of workshops. The conference is based at Holme Grange School a thriving Independent co-educational school…
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AD Review // Learning to ride a bike with Venture Cycling

AD Review // Learning to ride a bike with Venture Cycling

(AD Disclaimer) Berkshire Mummies was kindly gifted 'Learn to Ride a Bike' 1:1 classes in exchange for an honest review in this blog post 'AD Review // Learning to ride a bike with Venture Cycling' . View are those of Berkshire Mummies. My eldest was very kindly given the opportunity to learn to ride a bike with Kelly Koya an award winning cycling instructor who has helped hundreds of children take to two wheels with confidence and control. Upon booking Kelly suggested we booked two sessions, typically Kelly advises most children learn in just one or two lessons. We had…
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(AD) The power of one-to-one tutoring

(AD) The power of one-to-one tutoring

AD Disclaimer: This blog post 'The power of one-to-one tutoring' is a sponsored blog post written by Tutortoo Slough. Wanting the best for your child’s education is a powerful instinct, but knowing what this entails can be challenging. While you may instinctively know that having extra time with a tutor is a positive, you might wonder if it is the right thing to do. There are all sorts of reasons why you might be considering tuition. It could be that your child is struggling to keep up or they are a little bored at school and need stretching. It might…
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Fostering in Bracknell Forest

Fostering in Bracknell Forest

Have you ever considered becoming a Foster Carer? I have to admit it wasn’t something I knew a lot about but since talking to Sarah at Bracknell Forest Fostering my knowledge has increased significantly. Did you know that, according to the Fostering Network every 20 minutes another child comes into care needing a foster family in the UK and every day there are about 65,000 children living with 55,000 foster families. As a result of these figures Bracknell Forest are keen to raise awareness of the opportunity to become a foster carer and are trying to spread the message about…
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Complete Childcare’s ‘School Ready’ Programme (AD)

Complete Childcare’s ‘School Ready’ Programme (AD)

Disclaimer: This blog post has been written in paid partnership with Complete Childcare. At Complete Childcare our ‘School Ready’ Programme prepares your child for starting the big wide world of primary school. The programme is based on collaborative work with teachers from schools and discussion about what they want to see in children moving from pre-school to school. Children need to be able to recognise their name - not just in beautiful typeface but also as mummy writes it on the label on their coat! They need to know that when the teacher is busy with the other children, that their…
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Ten Top Tips to help your child sleep on Christmas Eve

Ten Top Tips to help your child sleep on Christmas Eve

Thank you to guest blogger Michelle Brown from The Baby Sleep Expert for sharing her 'Ten Top Tips to help your child sleep on Christmas Eve'. Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house – not a creature was EVEN THINKING ABOUT SLEEPING – not even a mouse. Most parents know that 24th December is one of the hardest nights to get your child to sleep. There is so much excitement and anticipation of the big day that the last thing your child wants to do is lie still and go to sleep. So how do you help your…
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Kids and clutter

Kids and clutter

I invited Jo Hall from Less is More to share with us some of her decluttering tips, so she kindly wrote this guest blog post 'kids and clutter'. I know after lockdown I have a lot of sorting and tidying to do, so hopefully you will find this blog post insightful. Babies are small, but if you're not careful, they come with a mountain of stuff!  Children can bring plenty of clutter into your home. But is it all really necessary?  How much is too much? What do you need to do to make sure that it stays tidy and…
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