There is no substitute for peer motivation. I have been trying to no avail to get my son to speak English and I know he could if he wanted to because he understands everything perfectly, but …

The Doll’s House collection at the Museum of Childhood is one of the largest British Collections not in private hands. The earliest houses were built by carpenters who were commissioned to make exact miniatures of …

We like crafts at our house, so yesterday my son and I made a little cushion out of an old shirt. It was very easy and the end result was better than I expected. I …

These photos were taken during our trip to the south of Sardinia two years ago when we went to spend a week-end with some dear friends who showed us around the city. Cagliari is the …

More favourite Halloween picks from Etsy: The first one is a handmade silly spider costume. Easy to wear as a child’s costume should be, the cape is made of felt which means it is also …

As usual Il Gufo has come up with a stylish collection of kids’ shoes for both girls and boys. The autumn-winter 09/10 collection is particularly appealing with the great selection of boots and shoes. My …

  My last post about the Museum of Childhood consisted only of a few photos from a lovely afternoon we spent there with some friends who live nearby but I didn’t give enough information …

It is a renowned fact and a sore point for mothers of boys when it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories the choice is very limited. We really have to make more of …

These pictures were taken during a visit to the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green before it was refurbished. The Museum of Childhood is such a good place to visit over and …

Halloween is an important appointment on every kid’s calendar. Having a good trick or treat bag to collect all those goodies is part of the fun. With that in mind I have been searching for …