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Any parent with a toddler knows the challenge of even opening a laptop anywhere near them. In our house, my toddler runs over saying "mommy, work, me help!!". (for the avoidance of doubt, she is not always particularly helpful). So work has to be put to one side and  the laptop closed but the clever folk at Cbeebies have created a game that can be played by mom and toddler!

Each game is designed as a two-player interactive experience, encouraging pre-schooler and parent to enjoy together. They revolve around the daily adventures of an adorable and unstoppable baby monkey, Tee, and his mum, Mo. The aim is to explore everyday situations through the point of view of both child and parent, showing that whilst they may want to different things, they can learn together by negotiating the challenges of daily life jointly. Negotiation with a toddler is never the easier of tasks so we love the idea of developing these skills together.

The game has been created by BAFTA-winning interactive production company, Plug-in Media, Tee and Mo, comprises 10 narrative-led desktop and mobile free games narrated by radio DJ and television presenter Lauren Laverne. We often call my youngest daughter "little monkey", so its not only fun but very apt too!

As with all Cbeebies programmes, Tee and Mo is not just about looking good but feeling good too.  There are so many app's available now that have children running up credits on parents phones and accounts, so it will leave mom feeling good too as its FREE!

We have only just started playing the game but I am sure it will become a firm favourite in our house!

The Tee and Mo desktop and mobile games can be played free online at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/tee-and-mo

Disclaimer : We were not compensated for this post in anyway, we just wanted to share a great new free game with our readers.

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The Lilypad is usually a warm, fuzzy, fluffy and non controversial place to find yourself but this week I found someone close to me was a victim of the cowardly behaviour that is encouraged by Ask.fm, the same online company that is reported to be at the centre of the tragic suicide of Hannah Smith. Ask.fm gives you the opportunity to ask your friends anything but with the choice of doing this anonymously. This is the perfect playground for cyber bullies.

The cyber bully has seen a rise in notoriety over the past few years but whether it is online or in the playground, what is the definition of a bully?

Bullying can be physical, bullying can be from the mind,

Bullying is taunting, oppressive and unkind,

Bullying can be agression from those without strength,

Bullies usually lack confidence and will go to any length,

To humilate and ridicule those who they fear,

They will rallly around people but lets make one thing quite clear,

Bullies are rarely people who are confident and proud, 

Bullies are usually those with confidence under a cloud,

People resort to teasing, threats or name calling,

While the victim can stand firm or may find themselves falling,

Falling into a spiral of despair and upset,

The bully's will certainly not have finished yet,

Their strength is the weakness is someone else,

Because they have no esteem to hold for themself,

Whether it is a child or adult the result is still the same,

A bully is always looking for someone else to blame,

A bully feeds on fear, a bully feeds on reaction,

A bully gets their kicks and some perverse satisfaction,

from the suffering of others,  in whatever form,

from online, in the workplace or the old fashioned school dorm,

In the end a bully will always be found,

Even anonymous messages, leave a cyber trail or a sound,

Victims should try and remember all they have been taught,

And regardless what the bully says, you will always have support.

Ask.fm have over 50 million users. Lets hope they change the rules before they affect and change more lives.

On a lighter note, if you want a different take on mean girls, take a look at this light hearted post from Actually Mummy.

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Guess what? It is my birthday tomorrow ... shhhhh ..... it's not a big birthday and I love birthday's so I am not really sure why I am suggesting that we be quiet about it! I have always loved birthdays, I love any excuse to get together with family and friends and I suppose the presents don't go amiss either!

I was talking with one of my best friends yesterday and she was laughing at how much we had changed, I used to love nothing more than a house full of people for any occasion whereas now, I love having a few friends round and actually having the chance to talk to them (and maybe share a few glasses of wine)

Once upon a time my birthday presents were designer clothes and accessories but this year there was simply nothing on the list. Everyone has kept asking me what I want but without sounding like an old cliche, I have everything I want. This is not to say that I wouldn't be thrilled with aforementioned designer clothes but they are not a priority like they once were.

I seem to spend my time and money, cooing over gorgeous things for my daughters these days from every day playsuits from the high street to cute baby converse from high end stores like Alex and Alexa. So I do understand my family's reluctance to give me money as it usually just gets spent on the girls.

I am as guilty as anyone for going overboard on birthday's and Christmas as I enjoy buying giving presents as much as I love receiving them but as I get older wiser, I love a handmade card as much as an expensive shop one and a personal present, rather than an expensive gift. As for my habits when buying presents and clothes for my own family and friends ...... I may not be quite so wise as I just can't resist shopping!!

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