Getting Organised
10
Jan
My 5 tips to make every child excited about reading
Hello, I’m Geraldine Grandidier and As a passionate reader, I know firsthand the incredible benefits that reading brings. Gi...
03
Nov
WFH and the rise of the bunk bed
Like lots of people, I’m currently working from home with my husband. And like many we’ve had to rearrange our house so we can both hav...
16
Mar
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...
11
Feb
Is KonMari method (Marie Kondo method) for decluttering kids’ books realistic?
So who went a little declutter crazy last month? January is traditionally the time of year when many of us
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
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
11
Sep
Is September the real New Year?
What’s that sound I hear? Ah yes – it’s a collective sigh of relief as the kids go back to
13
Apr
Adventures in Bunk Bed Land
Last week I was talking about bunk beds – as you do – with one of my friends. She grew
09
Mar
Kid’s furniture that’s got style
When I started Tidy Books 13 years ago, I remember a huge truck turned up outside my house in Walthamstow,