It has been wonderful to watch Matchstick Monkey grow over the years, from the initial concept drawing I did back in 2015, to us now becoming an aw...
Read more“Mum?” Minnie asked me one day, “are all the Matchstick Monkeys friends?”. “Of course they are” I answered, “they all live in the jungle together, ...
Read moreWinter is coming! Tralala. Crisp winter afternoons, snuggly jumpers and pumpkin lattes, blah blah. What I’m actually thinking about is what could b...
Read moreWhilst we were researching our last post, we realised that a lot of you have questions about keeping your baby warm in winter. Although we did give...
Read moreWhen you’re trying to meet the needs of a young baby as well as your now school-age child, it can be difficult at times. There are so many things y...
Read moreMany mum’s, including me, instinctively turn to natural materials when it comes to finding clothing, bedding, toys or anything that’s going to come...
Read morePreparing for the arrival of a baby is always an exciting time with lots of things to do, organise and look forward to. If you have a pet dog, this...
Read moreLast International Book Day we published an article recommending the best books for parents and their toddlers. This year, we’re going to do the sa...
Read moreAs most parents know, it’s not easy to persuade your child to eat what’s good for them. When they’d rather throw their food onto the floor instead ...
Read moreWinter is here, and with it (or at least for my family) come the inevitable sniffles and possibly a few lovely sickness bugs! Oh, the joy. I think ...
Read moreAfter a long winter, summer is almost here and it’s the perfect time to start planning some outdoor activities. When kids come along, leaving the h...
Read moreFor as long as your toddler can remember, they’ve had your undivided attention. Soon though, there’s about to be a new baby in town and you’re not ...
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