On the JJ Barnes Blog, I talk about how I am growing dreams for a dream home that has space for me to work and my children to play. I’m on a mission to move to a new house. As well as wanting space for my children to play and grow, I am evolving more …
How To Entertain Children On Rainy Days In The Summer Holidays
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 …
Tips For How To Enjoy A Multigenerational Holiday
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 …
Here I Go Again On My Own
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 …
Encouraging My Children With Their Creative Passions
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 …
Ten Tips For How To Help Children Taking The 11+ Exam
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 …
How To Prevent Children From Video Game Addiction
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.
New Game, Teach Your Monster, Gets Children Excited About Fruit And Vegetables
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.
Eight Tips To Get Little Ones To Sleep Well On Christmas Eve
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!
Top Tips For A Stress-Free Christmas Season
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.