It can be tempting to open the curtains on a morning, see the rain, and cancel plans to go out. Why wait for the sun? Embrace the weather now and find something to do whatever is happening outside. Today…
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Children: How Often Do You Wash (or Encourage Them to Wash) Yours?
If you are on social media, it is impossible to have missed the recent debates linked to celebs’ revelations about their children being unwashed unless visibly dirty. So, how often should you wash your children? Ashton Kutcher and Mila…
As parents, our focus is often on our children, and so it should be. However, friendship outside of baby group circle is important, too, and we should think about ourselves as well. Last night, I sat in the garden…
For some parents, pushing their children to do well in school becomes a priority. They feel that the harder they work when they are young, the greater the rewards they will experience as adults. They’ll have access to more…
We had a power cut last week. Amidst the stormy weather and atrocious downpour of rain, the electricity went off, so it was back to basics when it came to entertainment in our household. It was partway through drying…
Baby blues can feel overwhelming and upsetting. Becoming a first-time parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in your life, but it can also be one of the most stressful and scariest. If you are experiencing the baby…
Reflecting after two days spent at Legoland, it struck me that many parents focus entirely on their children, neglecting themselves in the process. Of course, your children are the most important people in your lives, but you matter, too. …
When it comes to the summer holidays, for me, they will always have their ups and their downs. Usually, the proportion of positive things far outweighs the negatives, but it can be a challenging time for us as a…
A relationship changes significantly when you become parents (that is undeniable), and it can be challenging to maintain a level of intimacy when you are so focused on the little bundles of joy, whatever age they may be. Originally,…
A good work/life balance can appear to be a challenging thing for work at home mums to get to grips with. It can seem like an unachievable feat, ticking off every item on both your work and home to-do…