Parenthood category features all of the articles I have written with a parenting theme. Includes single parenting, co-parenting and parenting in general.
What Makes My Mum So Special
Read moreAs Mother’s Day drawers closer, I’m aware of how much I feel for my mum, but of how little I say it to her. In fact the last time I think I told her was when I was about 9 or 10, and I wrote her a poem for Mother’s Day, which still hangs on…
My Hunt for Additive-Free Kid’s Shampoo…
Read moreRecently I found out how certain additives in food can affect children’s (and adult) behaviour/mood, and shockingly these same additives can be found in our toiletries. I don’t want to waste all the effort I’m making to ensure my son isn’t getting these additives in his food by giving him these same chemicals when bathing…
Sleepless in Ilkeston: The Gro Clock Miracle
Read moreRemember when they were babies and you never got much sleep? Remember getting the odd 3 hours of solid sleep and feeling like you had slept for a month?
How Food Additives Can Affect Child (and Adult!) Behaviour
Read moreDoes your child have a lot of tantrums? Are they addicted to certain foods? Are they moody, aggressive or argumentative? Do they dominate other children during play? Are they good, then difficult, then good constantly?
Review of Our Trip To Drusillas Park, Sussex
Read moreLast weekend was the final weekend of the Xmas festivities, so what better way to end the holiday than a family day trip!
Baking With My Toddler: Cinnamon & Ginger Xmas Biscuits
Read moreToday (Christmas Eve) I decided to be creative and bake biscuits with my little boy, both for Santa tonight, and to put in treat bags for my son and his cousin for Christmas Day! I found a recipe for cinnamon and ginger snowmen biscuits, and decided to put my own little spin on it!
The Nipper Clipper: A Safer Way to Cut Baby & Toddler Nails
Read moreLike me, have you ever accidently caught your baby/toddler’s fingers when attempting to cut their nails? And also like me, have you done this a lot more than once?!
The Tantrum From Hell…HELP!
Read moreI only worked a half-day today, and had spent a lovely morning with my son; – We went to a playgroup, saw Nanny and then I went to work. But whilst I was away somebody swapped my child for the spawn of Satan!
Homemade Iced Lolly Recipes for Babies & Toddlers!
Read moreDuring the heatwave we’ve been having this week, I’ve started to think of little frozen treats that my son can enjoy to attempt to cool down. Overheated toddlers are not an enjoyable experience!
Potty Training Out & About: My Carry Potty Review
Read moreSo as you know, I’m slowly introducing potty training to my 15-month-old, and have found the perfect potty for home;- but what happens when we’re out and about? I have a vivid memory of me as a young child returning from holiday on a long car journey, desperately needing the toilet. My dad pulled over in a…