If you’re part way through your maternity leave, or you’ve been raising a small child and are considering what to do when you go back to work, then you’re probably feeling a little bit overwhelmed as the time approaches. There’s a lot to think about, but the key is to stay relaxed and focused on […]
The toddler years can certainly be a challenge. When I have been asked in the past what the most difficult stage has been, I always answer the same. Without a doubt, 18 months to three years (I’m yet to have a teenager though so this might change). At the same time however, if I am asked […]
What sort of books do your children read? Are they into a particular author? Or type of book perhaps? My children enjoy a range of different books and they are also good critics. It is very easy to tell how good they consider a book to be by how engaged they are. For example, with […]
My darling children, you are changing and developing each day and I fear I will forget these precious moments as the years pass us by. You all have so many similar qualities and are so alike in many ways, but at the same time you are all so different with your unique personalities. At this […]
Most parents go through it at some stage… the curse of the reluctant toothbrusher! It comes to us all at some point but not necessarily at the same time for each child. If you are reading this and smugly thinking that your child is a 5 star brusher who has been able to name all […]
While you were sleeping little one I took the opportunity to catch up on some of the things I had not had a chance to do whilst I was playing with you and your siblings, feeding you all or dashing around from one big kid activity to the next. While you were sleeping little one: […]
As a mum of four you might be thinking that this article is about me imparting my wisdom on you and giving parenting advice where it is neither wanted nor needed. Far from it. In my view parenting is a journey. There is no right or wrong way to do it just different approaches and […]
Before you become a parent you aren’t sure what items you will actually find useful and what will be a complete waste of money. You might have walked around a few baby shops, looked online, read books or even been to a baby show. As a first time parent you are a prime target for […]