That first year of school is an extremely important time for children. Not only does it mark the beginning of a brand new adventure in their little lives, but it’s also the start of their formal education. Many families can have some anxieties about their child’s progress when it comes to learning to read and write, but there are some excellent techniques that all parents can use to help ease their child into school. We’ve teamed up with Ladybird Books to share a few quick tips about how to get your child started. We’re also giving away a Trunki...

  We're super excited to announce that on Tuesday 23rd of September, Bristol's #BlogClub meet-up will be hosted here at Trunki HQ and we'd love you to come along! For anyone who has not heard of it, #BlogClub is the brainchild of Hayley Constantine, founder of Bonjour Blogger, (the one stop shop for practical advice and ‘how to’ tips for writers) and Sophie Saint, travel journalist for Travelettes and founder of the awesome Saints on a Plane. It’s a fantastic chance for bloggers to meet up with other like-minded souls, share their experiences and skills and generally pitch in and help each other out....

  Every parent parent likes to think that their child will take to school like a duck to water, but the fact is, those first few weeks can be quite unsettling for both children and parents. Getting used to the new routine, learning to make friends, coping with long days and homework, all these things can take their toll on little minds and there are bound to be a few ups and downs along the way. But there are a few simple techniques that you can use to make life a little easier and speed up the adjustment period. We had...

  Having young children under your feet every day over the holidays can be hard work and if you're like many parents, you've probably spent the past 6 weeks wiping away spills, hoovering up mess and stepping over piles of toys. Well don't worry, we've got just the thing to help you and your little monsters get back on track ready for the new school year. We've teamed up with Crayola to offer you the chance to win a fab selection of colouring pens and pencils, perfect for helping your kids get creative now they're back at school. Plus we're also giving away 2 Trunki Toy boxes,...

It's September and summer is officially over (sniff :( ). The mornings are getting darker, winter coats are being dug out of the wardrobe, X-Factor has returned to our TV sets and the kids are finally back at school! Whether you're sending your little one off to class for the first time or your children are returning after the summer break, getting back into the school routine can be hard work. So we had a chat with parenting expert and mummy blogger Kate Fever to get her top tips on how to stay sane amidst the morning mayhem...   Family Fever is a...