To my children, When I look at the four of you I know I did something right! Life is hard work. It is an ever-winding road with twists and turns, bumps and scrapes. I want you to be prepared. I want you to be sure that you have everything that you need in life. I am doing […]
Sleep training: does it work?
Sleep training is the process of teaching your baby/toddler/child to sleep through the night. To go to sleep without difficulty, to settle themselves if they do wake in the night and to wake at a ‘reasonable’ hour. If you are a parent of a child or children who do not sleep well this will sound like […]
The busy mummies guide to breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a first baby is quite different from breastfeeding subsequent children…when you have more than one it goes something like this… The first few days… the days and nights merge into one big long day when everyone sleeps except you feeding can be a bit awkward even if you have done it before – different babies feed differently […]
It’s like Barbie meets Lara Croft…
My daughter embraces both sides of herself – she loves dressing up and playing with dolls but also enjoys getting muddy in her boots and being active. She’s equally at home in heels as she is in trainers, showing a confidence that’s free from arrogance. I admire her willingness to try new things and her fearlessness in being herself.