I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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How to Keep Children Mobile Safe in School | AD

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As the children are getting older I am becoming more and more aware of the access they have to the internet – apps, internet browsers and games on their tablets and even through the TV. But in time they will have their own mobile phones which open up a whole new world to them – and even more worry from a parent’s perspective around how to keep them safe online.

When children first get mobile phones it’s so exciting for them. They can be connected to their friends constantly and parents get to know that they are safe and always contactable, especially when they start to walk to school by themselves. But mobile phones also bring with them their own set of concerns – do you really know what your children have access to online and how can you keep them safe from the potential dangers when they’re out of your sight? When children spend such a big chunk of their day at school how can you keep them mobile safe?

How to Keep Children Mobile Safe in School

Here are my top tips for keeping your children as mobile safe as possible:

Always talk – and teach!

I know many parents who have access to their children’s phones, who know the PIN, can unlock it and check messages and browsing history regularly. But there also comes a point when this can become an invasion of privacy. Instead, have regular conversations with your children, show them how to use their new device and how to set up security features like a PIN Number and a Find My Phone service (if they have an iPhone). Make sure they know how to keep their new, expensive, mobile phone physically secure.

Also, set boundaries of what apps and websites they can and can’t access. Review these boundaries regularly and make sure they fit with the needs of the children as they grow. I’ll be holding off on their social media access as long as possible but I know, eventually, every child gets fully submerged into this online life – it’s part of the world we live in now. Make sure your child knows what they’re allowed to do and trust them as much as you can.

Make sure that children know not to just click any pop up, chat to anyone who messages them or to make in-app purchases. If they know to question what they see on their screen then they should soon get the hang of what’s right and what isn’t when it comes to their mobile device.

Keep the conversation going

Don’t just have one conversation with your children about mobile safety, make it a regular conversation just like stranger danger or what to do if they’re lost etc. Make mobile safety a normal topic to chat about and let your children know they can always talk to you if they have any worries or concerns. Talk to your children about the things they see online, what they like to do online and how they use social media.

Protect their devices – and them

Even now with tablets and other devices, we can use services to monitor the children’s internet usage, give them access to age appropriate material and make sure that they can only use their devices between certain times of the day. This is something that we do and will continue to do as the children get older but adapting the restrictions to suit their age and internet needs is something to think about.

One security service which offers products that give parents ways to protect their children when they’re exploring and learning online is Kaspersky. They give parents the security of being able to manage children’s devices remotely, monitor how they’re using them and even see where the devices are at any given time.

The Safe Browser for iOS stops unwanted pop ups and blocks access to unsuitable content like adult material, gambling, alcohol etc and automatically stops any malicious content too – keeping the devices free of viruses and other online dangers.

Read up about the potential dangers

One of the first steps to keeping them safe online is knowing the risks. You can read articles online to find out more about phishing, viruses and Trojans as well as cyberbullying, easily spending money online and online grooming. The risks are vast but knowledge is power – and knowing exactly what risks are out there puts you one step ahead.

Parental controls and services I mentioned like Kaspersky’s Security Cloud are great as a barrier to limit a child’s exposure to risk but it’s also a good idea to research the risks as much as possible – and to keep up to date with the news for any new ways people are using the internet negatively.

Teach the children privacy

It’s important when children start using social media to make sure that their profiles are private, and to make sure they share as little information about themselves as possible. As years go by the internet will know so much about your children from where they went to school, to dates of birth, friendship circles and even where they live – it’s best to limit how public that information is for as long as possible.

But, when children have a phone and access to the internet, social media and even simple things like SMS messaging and Whatsapp children will spend time playing games, chatting and surfing the web. It’s just down to us to keep them as safe as possible whilst they do so. With the help of software like Kaspersky and all the online resources that are out there I’m sure that children can stay mobile safe even when out of our sight at school.

LP and Little Man won’t be having mobile phones for a while yet but when they do I know I’ll be reading up as much as possible, protecting their devices – as well as them, and making sure we always talk about what they’re doing online and the potential dangers they face.

Do your children have mobile phones? What are your tips for making sure they stay mobile safe at school?

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