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Tips and Blogs for Expectant and New Parents.
Practically from conception to empty nest syndrome it’s all on the net and from experts and those with first-hand experience. Check out these for starters.
How Time Flies - 3 Years On and Gifting has never been so easy.
It's been almost three years since we first launched Ooh-Box and it has certainly been a "journey". In truth, if someone asked me would I do it now - I think I would probably say "No"! but so much time and love and energy has been invested and it's been slow - but then Rome wasn't built in a day!
Why educational toys are not boring! Toddler Gifts to Educate and Inspire
Over the years the research into early years learning and development has changed so much. From what I was shown when my two were born almost 30 years ago, to a whole new learning for my grandchildren. It's quite scary when what you thought you knew no longer applies.
The Gift of a New Baby. Top Tips to Surviving the Early Days of Parenthood.
Ah, parenthood—the most exhilarating rollercoaster ride you never bought tickets for! The early days of parenting are like stepping into a surreal Wonderland where the Cheshire Cat grins knowingly, and the Mad Hatter serves up sleepless nights with a side of baby sick! But fear not for on this wild, wonderful and mind meltingly exhausting adventure, we shall uncover the secrets to surviving the early days of parenthood with style and grace.
Back to School – A Gift for Kids and Parents
As the summer sun begins to wane, the excitement of a new school year is on the horizon. The return to school brings with it a sense of normalcy, routine,...
Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Big Families
Instead of buying a gift for everyone, you draw a name out of a hat, and keeping it to yourself, you only buy for that one person. On Christmas Day, all the Christmas presents go under the tree, and the recipients can try and guess who their ‘Secret Santa’ is.
The aim is to choose a budget that you can comfortably save up for without breaking the bank – you don’t want to be worrying about January, but you do want to make sure you’ve got your person a thoughtful enough gift. It’s their only one, remember!
Reading to Children: Why It’s So Important and How Ooh Can Help
Reading is pretty much established as an amazing thing you can do for your pre-schoolers to get them learning language ready for school, but don’t underestimate the fun you can have with younger children and books!
Parenting in the 21st Century - Check out our handy hints.
There are loads of parenting schools of thought that claim to tackle these modern issues, and we at OohBox thought it would be a great idea to mention a few of them here, to hopefully help childhood go a little bit smoother for you and your little ones.
Entertaining Toddlers? All the Ideas You Need
If you’re stumped for ideas for what to do with your kids at home, the main thing is to not worry. Children are resourceful, and as long as their imagination is fuelled, the possibilities are endless. Read on for a few easy to achieve activities in the home.
Springtime Babies: What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Springtime Baby
If you or your loved one is expecting their baby between March and June, then you or they are in luck! Babies conceived in Summer, and therefore born in Spring, are much more likely to have a better birth weight than their baby friends born in other seasons.
