On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out different ways to entertain children on rainy days in the summer holidays. Rainy Days Of Summer We are entering the six weeks summer holidays during one of the rainiest most miserable Julys I can remember. Our plans of beach trips, BBQs in the garden, dog walks and […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips from experts at Visit Dubai for how to enjoy a multigenerational holiday by catering to the different needs of the different age groups! Multigenerational Holidays I don’t travel as much as I would like, and now I’m planning all future travels through the lense of a […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share the new life I’m figuring out, and how I hope to support my children as a single mum, because here I go again on my own. My life has changed a lot over the last few weeks. Changes that I haven’t fully processed yet, and changes I’m not […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share my experiences of being creative parents raising creative children, and how we are trying to encourage and support their creative passions. Creative Parents When Jon and I met in November 2014, one of the first things we bonded over was our love of creativity. He is a passionate […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out ten tips for how to help children taking the the 11+ exam from education experts. My oldest daughter and step son are in year five, and scary as this feels (they’re growing up so fast!!) it’s time to start thinking about their secondary education. There are some […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out advice from experts at VPNOverview.com for how I can prevent my children from developing a video game addiction.
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out a new game for children, Teach Your Monster: Adventurous Eating, that encourages children to get excited about fruit and vegetables.
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out parenting advice from experts at Bed Kingdom for how I can get my children to fall asleep, and stay asleep, on Christmas Eve!
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I look at advice from wellness expert Chloe Brotheridge and RESCUE® Remedy for how to have a stress free Christmas season.
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I look at stats from Slotbox.com that show when OTHER Brits start playing their Christmas music, compared to when Jon and I start.
