Help! My Toddler Needs Taming

18 May 2012 – 10:43 | No Comment

The funny thing about being a parent for the second time around is that the reality of certain phases suddenly comes back to you with an alarming clarity. Last week my son turned two, and …

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Archived: Cheeky Monkeys

Fab (bloke approved) Father’s Day gifts

10 June 2010 – 12:38 | 3 Comments

Father’s Day is 20 June – here are some affordable gift ideas

England expects… ish

4 June 2010 – 08:00 | One Comment

There are some brilliant things on offer at your favourite shops to show your support in the World Cup

Toys they’ll want to collect and keep

25 May 2010 – 14:00 | 2 Comments

Have you seen the brilliant new Lego Minifigures?

Read Tinga Tinga Tales online and help donate books for children in Africa

7 May 2010 – 07:48 | One Comment

Brilliant opportunity to get Puffin books donated to children in Africa simply by reading an online book with your kids

The one in which Mum is pretty cool

11 April 2010 – 08:30 | 3 Comments

do you ever play on the XBox with your kids?

Get crafty with your kids this Easter

1 April 2010 – 12:46 | No Comment

Have some rainy day fun this Easter with brilliant art sets from ELC – plus get money back for your kids

Gorgeous Easter goodies

26 March 2010 – 11:16 | 3 Comments

Fabulous Easter gifts for your family – plus cashback for your kids!

Perfect girls’ summer dresses from Vertbaudet

15 March 2010 – 07:32 | No Comment

Vertbaudet has a gorgeous selection of summer dresses for girls and great gear for boys – plus you get money back for your kids at KidStart

Don’t be late for this fantastical date

2 March 2010 – 15:32 | 3 Comments

Are you planning to see Disney’s Alice in Wonderland? Here’s what four kids thought of it

Strictly Disney Princess Dancing

25 February 2010 – 12:37 | 6 Comments

Sinitta has launched a fab campaign to teach youngsters the Disney Princess Dance backed by the British Dance Council

How to cut the cost of raising kids

24 February 2010 – 11:41 | 17 Comments

Raising children can be expensive – what are your favourite money saving tips?

Win a limited edition Mini Micro Scooter!

23 February 2010 – 07:49 | 6 Comments

Win a brand new Mini Micro Scooter!

About LivingWithKids

LivingWithKids is a family blog from KidStart designed to help you and your family get through the week unscathed and with money in your pocket! We will try to help you to do the very best for your children, financially, practically, and emotionally.

Meet the Editors

My name is Amanda, a journalist and mum of four. I have been writing about family finance since my first baby was born. I will be sharing my financial triumphs and hiccups with you and helping ensure KidStart helps you find the smartest ways to save.

I’m Anita, a mum to two under 5s, a blogger, journalist and author. I’ll be blogging about all things family related whether that’s ranting about legislation, or a general heads up about something to make family life happier and less stressful.