The average human pregnancy is shorter than the wait to find out what school our kids will go to – we applied over nine whole months ago and tomorrow is the day we finally find out. We chose three schools within a reasonable distance to our house – I know people who did the school […]
You might have noticed that it’s been quite some time since I’ve written anything at all. In fact I don’t think I’ve strung sentences containing more than four words together this year because I’m perpetually KNACKERED. Here’s a few of the things we’ve been enjoying so far in 2018… Bobbi Took To Biting Herself For […]
I just read a post about a friend feeling like a shit Mum for being tired and tetchy so I needed to say something – Mate – it’s normal. It’s normal to feel like crap ALL OF THE TIME when you’re not sleeping properly. It’s normal to lose your shit sometimes. It’s so bloody normal […]
As the Mother of two girls, the topic of ear piercing has came up a few times so far. Some people like it on babies and young kids – some people don’t – here in the U.K. it’s a massive bone of contention, while in some cultures the piercing is just done as a matter […]
All children are different. You know it, I know it, and every article you’ve read has stated that a million times. But that statement doesn’t help you much, does it? Whether your child is 3 or 13, you might still be having trouble coming to understand them and knowing whether you’re doing all you could be doing as […]
As soon as our daughter started showing the signs of readiness for potty training, (mainly whipping off her nappy thirty seconds after it was placed upon her person, before repeatedly saying ‘poo’) we invested in some Pull-Up Nappies. Bobbi, like her sister before her, got the hang of it relatively early (they were both around […]
So you’ve given birth to your new addition, and you couldn’t be more in love. All of your nearest and dearest have already met your little one, but you want to find a way to celebrate their birth with more of your friends and extended family members. The question is, how should you go about doing this? To […]
Every parent wants their child to gain the very best start in life, which is why aiding their development should be top of the agenda at all times. Finding a suitable schooling environment offers a great foundation. In reality, though, progress inside the classroom is just one of many factors to consider. As a loving parent, you should […]
One of the greatest concerns that most parents have with their children is their sleeping pattern. Some parents insist that their children are sleeping enough, but others believe their child isn’t sleeping enough. Some articles and blog posts recommend that children need to sleep a certain number of hours each night. Sadly, there’s really no magic number to this. […]
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 8th baby is still a magical thing, and the whole process is amazing and tiring and emotional. The first baby might be more so, purely because the whole situation is brand new. But you’ll find that no two pregnancies are that same. Whether baby is a surprise, planned, fought for or adopted, there […]