The joy of being clutter-free
Two years ago I walked into my teenage daughter’s bedroom. For a minute I thought I’d stepped into a parallel universe. Her room, norma...
16
Mar
Designing for Kids
06
Sep
Should shops have a book corner for kids?
It’s interesting how parenting roles change as your children get older. One minute you’re doing everything for them, the next they’re s...
04
May
Original design classics… and sausages!
I love designs that help solve a problem or make life easier. So as we’re celebrating our 15th birthday I thought I’d also celebr...
13
Nov
Giving the gift of reading. Why a book is extra special at Christmas
I love getting books as gifts at Christmas. My husband, Matthew, and I always buy each other books so I
10
Jul
The accidental trend-setter
When I founded Tidy Books in 2004 it was never my intention to be a trend-setter. In fact, being trendy
16
May
Montessori and Me
‘Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.’ Dr Maria Montessori When my two
23
Feb
Getting ready for school needn’t be a headache
Did you know, as mums and dads, our stress levels go up by 30% on school mornings and don’t return
02
Feb
Time to read…
Telling the time is so natural to most of us, that we forget kids don’t have the same concept of
04
Dec
Christmas Presents Ideas for kids. When less is more at Christmas
Finding Christmas presents ideas for kids is always a challenge. I remember one of my first Christmas Days in
06
Nov
Why writing a children’s diary is great for your kid
The National Literacy Trust is encouraging everyone to buy a children’s diary or a kid’s secret journal as a gift
