One day I will have a tidy house. One day I will sleep for 8 uninterrupted hours per night. One day I will be able to shop on my own at my leisure. One day I will be able to go to the toilet on my own. One day I will not have to pick food up […]
Motherhood without being mothered
When was the last time you hugged one of your children and told them everything would be OK? When was the last time that you did something for them without being asked? When was the last time you helped them out? When was the last time you talked to them about something that was worrying […]
Winter beach adventures
The beach is a great place in the summer months but it can be lots of fun in the winter too. Look at this happy little face, all togged up and ready to play. I’ve been taking the little boys to the beach a lot lately when the big kids are at school. They love […]
Preparing your child for their first trip to the dentist
A child’s teeth are very precious and you should look after them. It is so important to instill good dental care from an early age, otherwise, they are likely to have dental problems in later life. Recent research revealed 1 in 3 young adults have now got tooth wear, so it’s best to visit the […]
Are you a ‘fair weather’ parent?
Parenting is not something that you can totally prepare for. Whilst there are books you can read, classes you can attend and advice you can seek, nothing can totally prepare you for the reality. It is certainly a role you grow into and one which most of us make up as we go along. All […]
Car shopping as a woman
Shopping for a new car can be very stressful indeed. This can be made even worse if you are a woman. I admit to not really understanding much about how cars work or what bits are what but that doesn’t mean I don’t have an opinion about what will work best for our family. When […]