1) Make sure you keep a close eye on the favourite toys as there will be upset when they go missing (for future reference, Buzz Lycoo* likes to hide in…
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The plus one month project
Every year, exactly a month after her birthday – or her birth date, in the first instance – I’ve been taking the same photo of me and Eliza in the…
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Three cheerful things
We’ve been feeling rather under the weather lately, not helped by the never-ending winter, grey, and rain, rain, rain (but spring finally arrived today – hurrah!) So here’s three things…
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How To Write A Children’s Book: Tips From Published Authors
Here’s How To Write A Children’s Book: How to write a children’s book – so you want to write a kid’s book? Here’s some great tips from published authors on…
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Taking fashion inspiration from children’s TV
There’s a lot of talk bandied around about ‘mum’-style fashion and playing it safe with practical clothes as soon as you become a parent. Take note of this what you…
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Talking about mothers and daughters
Since Eliza started talking, she practically hasn’t stopped. And it’s great; I love that she can tell me what she wants, what she doesn’t want, where it hurts, how she…
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Spare time…or sleep?
Here’s a parenting confession, of sorts. For the past two days, when Eliza has napped, I have too. A couple of broken nights and a fidgety toddler in bed with…