Kids

Sherborne House School, Chandlers Ford

This small co-ed, for kids 6 months to 11 years, near Southampton has a friendly feel, is big on music and drama and has plenty of quirks.
St Nicholas School, Church Crookham

Muddy says: With a high staff to pupil ratio and the best GCSE results in the county, St Nicholas' is an academically strong setting for girls in Hampshire.
5 things I’ve learned about motherhood

Acclaimed author (and Muddy favourite) Clover Stroud is in the midst of raising her 5 children. Miraculously she's found time to write a book about it all. Here's a taster.
Easter activities SORTED!

Are you in Half-Term recovery mode? Now the kids are back at school (praise be), plan for an easier Easter with Barracudas Activity Day Camps – I reckon your ankle-biters will love it.
Castle Court Prep, Wimborne

This Dorset co-ed day school, located right on the Hampshire border, caters for 2-13-year-olds in its beautiful 60-acre setting.
Bedales Nursery & Pre-Prep, Dunannie and Bedales Prep, Dunhurst

Muddy says: A pre-prep and prep unlike any other. Part of the famous Bedales, Dunannie and Dunhurst both encourage students to be free-thinkers, strong team players, with super-strong academics.
J’adore/ J’abhor

Parlez-vous teen slang? The language barrier has always been a problem when it comes to parent/child communications. Do you find the way your little darlings speak totally basic or, like, lit?
Spring School Open Days

School shopping? Then have a quick gander at some of the Open Days coming up over the Spring term in Hampshire and the surrounding counties.
Bryanston School

Muddy says: Looking for a country boarding school? Bryanston is an extremely impressive co-educational full boarding school, with some day pupils, perched in the most gorgeous of settings
Meet the head: Bryanston School

A new school year, and at Bryanston School near Blandford Forum there's also a new head of school - meet Mr Mark Mortimer who takes up the reins after an incredibly successful tenure at Warminster
Winter Walks

Need to stretch your legs and work off any indulgence? Then boot up and head out with six glorious strolls around the counties.
Durlston Court Preparatory School

This small co-ed prep school near the Dorset border has a real family feel, excellent academic results and even has its very own ceramics studio.
The magic of Christmas

Fancy a visit to Santa's workshop, without the long trip to the North Pole? Well, you're in luck because he's heading to nearby Surrey - lean in close and I'll tell you all about this brilliant 2.5 hour immersive and magical festive experience.
Your ultimate Autumn Walks guide

Grab your kids, your besties, your dog and anyone else who is free to join you on our first Autumn Walks initiative with Joules - and win coats and wellies for the whole family!
Back-to-school essentials

Holidays nearly over? Oh, what a *shame*! Sort your kids with our pick of everything they need for the new school term - and then it's a party round at mine.
Sweetest summer fashion

There's no shortage of gorgeous children's companies, but high street brand Joules is our pick for the best-dressed kids on the beach.
Cute babywear

Is there a new little prince or princess in your family too? Click this way for the cutest newborn clothes around. Awwww!