Tag: school
Great Little Trading Co. Summer Sale
The Great Little Trading Co. summer sale is on now until 4 August. Grab some incredible bargains with up to 40% off bedding, up to 30% off toys, up to 50% off school stuff and up to 40% off furniture.
The carry caddy is a practical and portable organiser for stationery, small toys or arts and crafts stuff.
Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka
With the November chill in the air we were very excited when the lovely team at Vertbaudet asked if Imogen would like to try one of their most popular winter coats, the Girl’s Reversible Parka. This is a super warm and stylish coat that will see Imogen snug and cosy throughout winter and into spring next year.
This beautiful padded Vertbaudet winter coat is reversible and showerproof. It has fleecy mittens attached by press studs to keep little fingers toasty and warm when playing outside. Imogen loves the mittens and having them attached to the coat ensures they won’t get lost and are always there to quickly slip on and off when we’re out and about.
The Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka can be worn both ways with one side displaying little printed hearts and the other side in a plain pearly pink colour. To keep children extra warm the coat is zip fastening with concealed press studs for additional warmth.
I love the style of this Vertbaudet winter coat with an attached hood and elasticated hem for a puffball effect. I have been amazed at the number of compliments Imogen has received when wearing this coat, it is greatly admired for its warmth and style.
There are two side pockets on the front and a little inside pocket where you can put a photo of your child to help them find their coat if they’re at nursery or school. The Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka is machine washable and available in a variety of colours and sizes.
I am extremely impressed with the quality of the Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka. It has everything your child needs for going out in the winter months and retails for £35.
Disclosure: We were sent the Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka for the purposes of this review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Explore, Educate and Eat
Food education is at the forefront of most parents’ minds and is fast becoming a core subject on the school curriculum. I am not surprised there is so much focus on teaching nutrition to children from a young age. Children who learn about food and nutrition are more likely to make healthy food choices and eat fruit and vegetables.
The best and most simple way to get your children thinking about food and nutrition is to get them involved. Here are some simple, daily activities you can do with your children to expand their knowledge about food and make learning fun.
Start with fruit and vegetables
Buy a selection of both and play simple question and answer games that your children will find interesting and educational. What is it? How is it grown? Where does it come from? Could you grow it in your garden or on an allotment?
Experiment
During the week sit down and eat each fruit and vegetable with your children. Talk about whether you can eat it fresh or if it needs to be cooked first. What does it taste like? What colour is it? Ask your children to come up with as many meal ideas as they can that include this fruit or vegetable.
Go green
An easy and engaging project is to try growing fruit, vegetables and herbs with your children. Even if you’re not green fingered, give it a go! All children love to be outside and will learn from the experience of growing something they can eat, plus you could save money growing your own.
Visit a Farmer’s Market
Have a family day out and let your children discover where food comes from and how it is grown. Talk to the growers about their produce and sample the fresh food on offer.
Create
Involve your children in the preparation of their lunch box using fresh ingredients. Cook simple meals and get your children to help where they can, even if they’re simply watching you and talking about what you’re doing. Sit down as a family and enjoy your home cooked food together.
Explore nutrition
Teach your children about the importance of nutrition for a healthy mind and body. Explain why fresh is best.
If you follow these simple steps your children will soon start to take a keen interest in fresh foods and helping you to prepare and cook meals. Regular interaction with food as part of your everyday home life will encourage children to make the right choices for their health.
Lydia Oliver – Nutritional Advisor Only Best For Baby
This article was published in the August 2013 edition of Mummy and Me Magazine.
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