Beth Saffer-Matthews | Mums & Dads

June 28, 2023July 1, 2023 Beth Saffer-Matthews 5 Comments educational toys, presents, trains

Maths Puzzle for Train Enthusiasts

The Brain Train is a great addition to the games cupboard in any home. It comes in a neat, tidy box and the 12 plastic pieces can be constructed in a variety of ways to create different lengths of track.

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February 22, 2023July 1, 2023 Beth Saffer-Matthews 2 Comments car seats

Better Boosted with BeSafe

Choosing the right car seat for your child is not an easy task. Safety comes first, but with so many options and variants it can be hard to work out whether a seat is safer than others or just over-engineered.

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September 23, 2022October 27, 2022 Beth Saffer-Matthews 1 Comment

When One Becomes Two

Last autumn Beth wrote about concerns and anticipations of the imminent arrival of their second baby. Twelve months later, she shares with M&D readers her experience of having a new addition to the family.

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January 8, 2022August 3, 2023 Beth Saffer-Matthews 3 Comments parenting styles

Round two: Here we go again

M&D has been following this family’s journey from pregnancy to birth, to nursery, then through lockdown and house-moving exhaustion. Now, they are getting ready for baby number two and share their experience.