Here’s why Autumn is terrible for parents… Forget all your romantic notions about autumn, it’s actually TERRIBLE for parents. Here are ten reasons why: Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…and the constant argument about wearing a coat, socks, winter shoes, and so on. On repeat. Until spring. (Why is it that the colder it gets,…
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When’s the right time to leave your baby overnight? (Yes, mine is nearly four…)
Read moreWhen is the right time to leave your baby overnight? When was the first time you left your baby overnight? I ask because last weekend, I left my baby overnight for the first time. Yes, the one who is four in two weeks (She’s still my baby! Also, when did that happen?) Don’t worry, they…
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We need to talk about childbirth
Read moreHours after giving birth to my first child, I had the post-baby shower. I distinctly remember staring in the hospital bathroom mirror at my unfamiliar face which was a pale shade of grey from blood loss, and said to myself ‘DON’T EVER DO THAT AGAIN.’ Despite having what was clearly the world’s best baby, and…
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What Not To Do When Your Child Starts School
Read moreHere’s what not to do when your child starts primary school Is your child starting school this September? Here are some things you absolutely *shouldn’t* do when your child starts school… It’s been two years since my once tiny newborn daughter wandered across the playground into the classroom for the first time, with an anxiously…
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Washi Tape Cloud Shelves: Easy Kid’s Room DIY
Read moreHow to Make Washi Tape Cloud Shelves I wanted to share some of the interiors and mini children’s room DIY projects I’ve been working on recently (I say projects, as it sounds a lot grander than basically messing around with *stuff*). So to start off, with here are our washi tape rain cloud shelves. I…
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Capturing our summer memories, with Snapfish metal prints
Read moreWe’ve been capturing summer memories with Snapfish metal prints We’ve been printing our summer memories with Snapfish metal prints. Who takes a million photos? And who hardly ever prints them? *Waves hands.* We’ve been working with Snapfish to help us make a physical, printed record of our memories this summer. Like, I imagine, most people,…
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Five reasons to visit Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes at The Glades, Bromley
Read moreIf you’re in the south London area, you should book an appointment for Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes at The Glades, Bromley. Or more importantly, your children should, because it’s made for them and not for adults. Sorry, grown-ups. The Glades – Bromley’s shopping centre – last year hosted the award-winning Kids on the Moon event, where children…