I hate flying. Just in general. Flying alone or with children, it doesnt matter, I dont like flying. Its not that Im scared in a flying machine like that, its not. But the long sitting still and the small toilets do not invite you to feel at home. If youre still unlucky, a smelly Asian will sit nex

Doing fun things with your children, it sounds easy, but when the weather is not good, it can sometimes be quite a challenge. And so I thought it would be useful to have some sort of reference book with the holidays coming up. Because the May holiday often starts in April and even after that there a

It starts early:the grabbing in those pants. Little Man is not ashamed of anything. Grabs and misses for his thing. When I ask what that is good for, he says that it also needs attention. Who would he get that from? When I talk to Husband about it, he says its just part of the game and that I shou

A while ago I wrote about the LOL surprise dolls. How much my daughter loved these mini dolls and their “lil sisters”. Then when the LOL Surprise PETS series came out, with oh so cute animals, she got even more excited. This hype would probably blow over. I thought. But no. The fun really got going

Playing outside is fun, healthy and good for the development of children. But when is your child ready to play outside alone? And perhaps even more difficult… is mom also ready if her child wants to play outside alone? Do you think its all a bit too early? Then you can at least design your garden in

There was a girl. A cheerful but spirited girl. Not afraid and very enterprising. A little naughty, but with an open mind. Its a beautiful girl. Small, yet big. The little girl is a wonderfully uninhibited child. Table of contents The little girl becomes a toddler, preschooler and goes to school

We all want the same thing for our children:that they have a healthy, happy future. In which they stand their own ground (or female!) and can be proud of themselves. A good foundation is important for this. You work on the future of your child from the moment they are born. Or even before that. But

For families with young children, a child-friendly garden is a must. For example, the first thing we did when we bought this house 15 years ago was to close the pond. With a baby on the way, I couldnt imagine having water in the garden. But there are of course many more things to keep in mind if you

It is a purchase that you do not often make, a new trampoline for your children. So if you buy a trampoline, what should you pay attention to when buying? I can now explain that to you in great detail, since we need to have a new trampoline in our new house. Nothing is necessary, of course, but th

Every year a Toy of the Year election is held. And every year we make a handy overview for you. Many nominations have already been announced for the Toy of the Year 2019. You can find it here! Table of Contents Why Toy of the Year? Toy of the Year 2019:the nominees Toy of the Year nominees; 0-3 y

Usually they are quick to act, but sometimes, when they had something else in mind than doing household chores and helping their mother, they sometimes grumble. Then I get answers like:“Right away. I just hit my record. Why me? yaaaaaaa. Pffffffffffff. Maaaaam not now. Yes I heard you. I will soon.

Back in the day… when I didnt have kids yet, I flew through the supermarket like a tornado. Without a list, because that was still possible back then. From the dairy path to the herbs, via the vegetables to the freezer. In no time I was standing at the checkout without a drop of sweat on my nose and

Husband goes on a trip, business trip. And I run our family with four children on my own. Two and a half weeks. “Mama, who should you drink wine with?” asks Little Man concerned. Shall we have a glass of wine when Daddys gone? He shakes his head wildly. Nooo, crazy mama, I cant drink alcohol. I star

December is a busy month. Have you just chased Sinterklaas to Spain, Santa Claus is knocking again and in between there is also family clamoring for some attention. And then you also have a childs birthday in December. In all that festivity, how can you still organize a nice birthday for your Decemb

In a crazy mood I organized something again. A slumber party this time. For Lotte and her friends during the Christmas holidays. And what a party that was. The girls couldnt talk about anything but our slumber party for weeks. And I knew that night. Do you also want to organize a great slumber party

Do you know the marshmallow experiment with children? They get one candy. The researcher leaves for a moment. And if they dont have one when they get back, they get another one. That results in beautiful television, that self-control learning in a child. Also in The Secret Life of 4 year olds, the i

Parenting is not easy, but when they get to the age that alcohol becomes interesting, it becomes even more difficult. Adolescents and alcohol is not a good combination, but how do you keep them away from this as long as possible? Ban? Warn? Allow at home under the watchful eye of parents? Yvonne str

Enjoy little things. Conscious living and conscious appreciation. That is often not easy for adults. How often do we get grumpy about little things? Perhaps thats why more and more people are engaging in mindfulness. Very nice, but surprising yourself is no longer easy for some adults. In that respe

Its pouring rain. I have to concentrate well because the visibility is bad on the road. Behind me are two very enthusiastic children, we are on our way to a play paradise where we have never been before. “Is it even bigger there?” “Yeah, even bigger,” I answer. Two children scream enthusiastically.

“An escape room childrens party at home? Organize yourself? I believe you are crazy!” Thats what a friend said when I suggested this idea. Yes, Im crazy. Together with that friend we organized a really cool escape room childrens party! Are you curious how? Then read on. Who knows, you might even get