Looks wonderfully peaceful

We were in London when the kids were little, but we had an amazing play group just around the corner and we were there every morning. They had everything; paints, play-doe, climbing frame and a sand pit.

I couldn't agree more! I have two boys, they are three years apart and we were always playing- everything was a game. They are older now (13 and 10) but the silliness is still there and as a family it

We have had a heatwave this summer, so we have spent more time at the beach than boarding, however we are having a picnic with friends today at the skatepark. It will be quite a gang of kids ranging from

Absolutely - taking control is essential

Hi there, I really like these - but my favorite is definitely the birds. I love their freedom.

Feeling good and having lots of energy is essential if we are to get the best out of life. I am a big believer in supplements. I used to think that through good diet we could get everthing we needed, but

Brilliant!

When I lived in London I used to take the kids puddle jumping - some people looked disapprovingly, but it was amazing how many people smiled at us and I am sure they wished they could have a go! Give it

I love these simple recipes. Where we live in France good quality jam is really cheap so we make ice cream with roughly equal quantities of jam, yougurt and cream and it is delicious!

It is such a hard balance. Both my kids now have phone (they are in middle school), but we have lots of rules: no phones in their bedrooms; no pc or phones after 6pm. Also no phones when we are out together,

Zac is at such an exhausting age, I love it when they are walking and talking - but as long as their eyes are open they are a liability to themselves and hence there is no rest for you or your wife. When

So great to see you on here @chrisrice - I haven't seen any posts from you recently, is everything ok? It is so important to have visions, mantras and affirmations to help us hold onto hope and not get

So true, too many people don't question either themselves or their surroundings. I have to add that I love the film - but I do prefer the original .....

Absolutely, receiving a little kindness can change a persons day

You are making me feel guilty - I haven't cleaned my car since Autumn ..... Next time I have some free time I will remember this post and get my act in gear. Thanks for the inspiration.

Great article, I am obsessed with healthy eating. I always get so stressed when I hear about the obesity and health problems in children and wonder how much their lives could be improved if the families

So beautiful xx

I think there is a word missing. Setting a goal won't help if the goal is not suitably defined or is unreachable. I think is should be 'setting achievable goals is the first step to...'

I love that blue. I live in the south of France and I can't remember seeing a blue house; pink, peach and yellow - but no blues ..... We do have masses of blue shutters, but the colours are more muted