Parenting a large family is hard word, but its certainly worth it, here are some hints and tips to help you with your brood, no matter the size
With the rise of social media, we often find ourselves feeling familiar with complete strangers, whether they are celebrities or your standard working person. Just a few years ago, the majority of people tended to be a whole lot more private and limited the amount of personal information they put out into the world. But … Read more
Calling All Mothers, You are NOT a proper mother if… You Had a Caesarean. You Didn’t Breastfeed You didn’t Co-sleep You buy Shoes called Dolly Babes For Your Daughter You buy Boys tops that say Little Man Big Ideas or Girls tops that say Little Girl Big Smiles You don’t have a sleep routine by … Read more
As a parent, there’s no doubt you’ll want to be the best role model for your children, but knowing how to do this can be tricky. So, to make sure you’re setting a good example for your little ones, keep reading. Demonstrate kindness As the saying goes, ‘kindness makes the world go round’, and it’s … Read more
When I had Xene, our eldest back in 1998 (which to me is only yesterday, but according to the younger children it’s SO long ago!) the most modern appliance you could get for a baby was a monitor, you literally plugged it in next to the cot and you had the other part downstairs that … Read more
Friendships can often feel like a thing of the past when you are a busy mum. After all, the days are gone when you has long days out shopping and drinking with your friends. And you probably can’t remember the last time you went on a weekend away with your girly friends. But while family … Read more
Nobody expects parenting to be as difficult as it actually turns out to be. There’s a lot to be taken care of, from making sure your children are well fed and protected to ensuring they’re always where they need to be right on time. With so much of your responsibility dedicated to other people, how … Read more
Internet safety has never been so important as it is today, as many hackers and fraudsters are now using very sophisticated means to get our private information from us. But it’s not just ourselves who we need to think about protecting. If your children go online and have their own smartphones and tablets, you need … Read more
If you look for parenting advice, it’s not hard to find. You can find how to soothe a crying toddler when they are teething; how to deal with a rebellious 14-year-old going through a hormonal patch; find a way to help your shy 10-year-old to socialise. There’s so much information you could waste their childhood … Read more
Christmas is over, Valentine’s Day is looming and somewhere on the horizon we can see Mother’s Day rearing it’s head. Mother’s Day is fantastic as it really marks the end of the darker and colder months. Daffodils are usually scattered all over the country and many other bright blooms scream of the summer ahead. It … Read more