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Top Three: Chocolate Father’s Day Gifts

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Top Three: Chocolate Father's Day Gifts

Next month is Father’s Day and apparently the kids are already excited for it. They love a good celebration! I actually really love Father’s Day as an occasion as there tends to be so much focus on mums when it comes to kids. And rightly so, don’t get me wrong! But as much as we like to bemoan the fact that for many men their day to day lives don’t actually change that much when babies come along, there are some very really big obstacles that have to be overcome. For one, dads need to learn how to juggle a baby and work after only two weeks at home. Not only that but many dads really feel the pressure when it comes to supporting, caring and providing for their families. Society tends to lean towards mums as the caring, emotional parent and dads as the ‘grin and bear it’- much as we like that or not. And that can be tough.

So Father’s Day is a great opportunity to let that dad in your life know that they are loved, appreciated and needed. It’s also a great chance to check in and make sure they’re really ok. Paternal mental health needs just as much conversation as maternal. With that said, right now we’re looking to buy lots of gifts for Ghostwriterdaddy, and because we know him well we’re opting for chocolate! Here are our top three chocolate Father’s Day gifts right now…

The robust chocolate

A real no nonsense chocolate father’s day gift– the chocolate block tower is top of our list. It’s strong, dependable and sturdy. It’s also ruddy delicious, I’m sure- and I hope I get chance to sample it to confirm. The kids chose this one because it reminded them that Daddy likes to build things (I have no clue where they get this idea- he will confirm that to be the case too!) and because there’s enough here to share. The extra large chocolate block tower is £33.50

Top Three: Chocolate Father's Day Gifts

Novelty chocolate

Quite often Father’s Day gifts are more symbolic than actually useful, and in our house their often edible. Why not combine the two? The kids are insistent that a chocolate tool box is the way to Daddy’s heart (again, not sure where the sudden handy man image is coming from!) and I have to admit they’re rather clever. Novelty chocolates are always great fun, just sometimes they look too good to eat!

Special chocolate

Everyone deserves a gift they don’t have to share, and every Father’s Day I always try to get something that only Ghostwriterdaddy can enjoy. The problem is that his tastes are very childlike thanks to his enormous sweet tooth, and as the kids get older they’re starting to realise they like more and more! That said, I do always try to get chocolate gifts that I know he won’t need to share- and I actually think thats important. We all have that favourite treat that nobody else understands. For me its 100% cocoa chocolate that everybody else absolutely hates. For Daddy, it’s anything strawberries and cream (YUK!) so we figured this Eton mess chocolate block would do just fine.

What’s the special dad in your life getting this year?

Sun Safety: Get the Kids Involved!

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Every year we get the reminders from school, the articles in the news and the advertising campaigns in the media- but do we really place enough importance on sun safety when it comes to the kids? I’m a firm believer in educating, spreading awareness and allowing kids to explore the reasoning behind many aspects of their day to day lives. I think its vital that they’re told why we do what we do, rather than just what to do. Sun safety is no different! Not many kids enjoy slathering the cream on before school, and fewer will remember to re-apply at playtime too. But if we involve them in every step- starting from the why- then we can change that over time. Recently I was contacted by Boots Soltan, who are once more running a campaign to help educate kids on the importance of sun safety. It’s time to get the kids involved- and this is how you do it.

Make it fun

Kids learn best when they’re smiling and having fun, which is why learning through play is one of the best forms of education there is- no matter what the age. If we can make sun safety education fun then they’re going to grasp the importance of it all a lot more quickly. This year, Boots have launched an amazing creative campaign aimed to get kids involved and I cannot applaud it more!

This year’s Sun Ready Challenge encourages primary school children to put pencil to paper and design a poster and slogan of how they stay safe and have fun in the sun, whether that’s putting on sun cream, wearing their best sunglasses or donning their favourite summer hat. The competition is part of Soltan Sun Ready Schools, a curriculum-linked programme providing free teaching resources that help to equip teachers and pupils with all the knowledge they need to stay safe on warmer days. All of the resources can be used in school, as well as back at home so that parents can also practice sun safety behaviours with their children. 

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Know your stuff

If you know your stuff, you’re more likely to feel confident in sharing that knowledge with your kids. Do your research, follow the Sun Ready campaign and really get your teeth into what’s required to keep the whole family safe in the sun. Remember that modelling behaviour is one of the best ways to encourage children to develop good habits, so don’t forget to protect your own skin in the sun too!

According to the British Skin Foundation, a staggering one in ten parents do not apply sunscreen to their children’s skin and this is something that really needs to change. By educating and modelling we can ensure that our children take ownership and develop a sense of responsibility too.

Boots Soltan is the only leading brand that offers 5* UVA protection to prevent permanent skin care damage, and by educating young people aged 5-11 about how to stay safe in the sun, the campaign is ensuring that they adopt healthy sun safe tips at an early age that will last a lifetime. This is even more important as 23% of sun damage occurs before the age of 18.

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Encourage learning

Get your kids involved, and play an active role in the learning. Allowing the kids to use their creative skills to learn the importance of sun safety is a great way to spread the word, and there’s no reason why you can’t grab some paper and make your own poster too! Although, maybe only enter your child’s drawing, for the sake of fairness!

The Sun Ready Challenge opens for entries on 29th April. All designs must be submitted by 14th June. To enter visit: www.soltansunready.com/for-schools/competition

To download the fun, free, curriculum-linked resources go to: www.soltansunready.com/for-schools

The first 100 schools to sign up to the resources will be sent a Boots Soltan Sun Ready registration pack and the first 100 schools to enter the competition will receive a Sun Ready competition pack.

Before you go, a word from Boots Soltan…

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Dealing with Emergencies Around the House: Tips for Mums

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When you have kids to take care of and an entire house to run, the smallest problem with the home can turn into a big issue. Household emergencies are not uncommon, and they do tend to become more serious when there are children in the house. 

It is even more troublesome when the emergencies aren’t the kind you are prepared to handle. A grease fire appearing in the kitchen all of a sudden, or getting locked out of the house may seem like simple issues to fix, but they can be overwhelming when you are not prepared. 

Dealing with Emergencies Around the House: Tips for Mums

Being prepared is the key here. There are certain things you can do – and skills to pick up – in order to handle emergencies around the house perfectly every time. These tips and tricks we are about to discuss will help you get started with the preparations. 

Work, Rest & Play: 6 Essential Apps for Busy Mums

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One of the defining challenges of being a mother is simply finding enough time within a 24-hour day to complete the myriad tasks on your list. Staying organised, getting stuff done, and looking after your wellbeing can feel like an immensely complicated juggling act, especially when you have a family to raise. 

Thankfully, technology is here to help. There are tons of great apps designed to make the days of people like us easier, more efficient, and a lot more fun. Here are the six absolutely essential apps that every busy mum should have on their phone. 

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