Cold tea. Bathroom audiences. Conversations hijacked by stick stories. Toddler life is noisy, clingy, and often makes you wonder if you’ll ever eat a hot meal again. Here’s why it’s normal, why it feels so intense, and how to survive with a shred of sanity (and maybe a biscuit in hiding).

Starting school brings big changes — and not just for the child. When your little one goes from 1 adult for every 8 children to a classroom of 30, the expectations shift fast. This post breaks down what really changes in Reception, why independence matters more than ever, and how to help your child feel ready (without turning your house into a school).