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22nd April 2012

How do you clean a CD player ‘coloured in’ with lip salve, a bed sheet ‘coloured in’ with felt tip or a face coloured in’ with an indelible marker? I am sure it wasn’t in the adoption training anywhere and believe me I’ve checked and double checked my notes and it isn’t even in the small print!

15th May 2012

The first time I was pregnant I just couldn't wait to get down to Mothercare to stock up on all the things my precious new born would surely need; Moses basket, cot, travel cot, baby seat, car seat, play mat, changing mat, changing bag, high chair, pushchair, bouncy chair, pram, and if you're a parent you'll know that this is just the start. But whilst some of this stuff is clearly useful (if not fairly important) it makes me shudder to think how many things I bought that I really didn't need.

So, here are five  things I bought when I had my first child (and then never used) :

14th June 2012

A few of our franchisees have just passed their one year anniversary with Pyjama Drama so we thought it'd be interesting to ask them what it's like to run a franchise and what they've learnt over the last 12 months.

So here it is, in their own words…

11th July 2012

And so another 12 months has whizzed by in the world of Pyjama Drama.  In that time we've added 9 new franchisees to our team, won awards, launched drama holiday workshops, laughed, danced, sung our hearts out and, of course, done lots and lots of pretending and role-play.

17th August 2012

It can be a tricky time when your tiny tot is suddenly not so tiny anymore and is about to start primary school.  Often you'll be surprised by how easily they take to it but for anyone who experiences wobbles, here are 5 tips to make it easier:

6th September 2012

My children will never know the pleasures (and freedoms) of my own 1970’s childhood, and after having just lived through a six week summer holiday, I’m beginning to realise that the 1970’s weren’t a bad time to be a parent either...

19th September 2012

Fabulous children's & maternity clothing company JoJo Maman Bébé, has generously provided a £50 voucher that can be spent online or in one of their stores.

30th November 2012

There is something so extra special about reading a Christmas book to a child in the run up to the big day, so get into the festive spirit by enjoying one of these lovely books with your tiny tot...

5th December 2012

The lovely people at Little Dish have given us a fantastic prize to give away in our latest competition. The prize is a month's supply of Little Dish Meals and a Little Dish goody bag!

10th January 2013

If you've never tried a children's drama class you might wonder what it's all about.  Here are our top 5 reasons why you should give it a go!