I’m facing a stage of parenting that I’ve unused to. It’s a stage I’ve not got much experience with, other than when I myself was at that stage, which seems a long time ago. I can do newborns and babies, I can do toddlers, I can do high needs children, and none of that phases […]
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Sometimes other people’s children annoy me
Sometimes other people’s children annoy me. There, I said it. But before you read on, this post, please note the following. I LOVE children, generally. I work with them, currently, I have been a children’s nurse, a nanny and I am now a parent, who also spends a lot of time with families with small […]
READ MOREMiddle school, funny, and cool, but don’t tell my tweenger I said that…
I am a HUGE James Patterson fan. Have been since I was a teenager (yes, I am old!) and I have loved reading his books, and have some firm favorites that I have enjoyed. I had NO IDEA he wrote children’s books, I am ashamed to admit. However, once we realized that he has written […]
READ MOREMoving with your moggie…
Moving home is a stressful experience, and can be made even more so when you have a cat that point blank does not want to go. Cats are a highly territorial species and become very attached to the place in which they live, which can make moving with them a cat-astrophe. There are, however, ways […]
READ MOREThe Art Of Constructive Discipline
*This is a collaborative post* Photo from Pexels Kids are fantastic aren’t they? Even when they are seriously driving you up the wall, they have such a grip on your heart that one look, or one smile, can make everything better. Regardless of whether you have teenagers or newborns, there are challenges at every step […]
READ MORECosy and cute kids balaclavas from Gubbo…
We are a bit hat mad in this house, we love woolly hats, bobble hats, cozy hats and basically if it can go on our heads, it gets worn. My children share my love of head wear and have a collection of hats they like to put on. So, when this rather fabulous balaclava style […]
READ MOREThe Quick And Easy Guide To Baby Car Safety
If you are waiting for your baby to arrive, knowing what to do when you have them in the car is an absolute must. You need to make sure your baby is as safe as can be whenever they’re in the car. These quick and easy tips will help you: Make Sure The Car Is […]
READ MOREThere’s a mouse in the house…
There’s a mouse in the house and I have no idea how do deal with it. Mice are cute, in cartoons, and soppy pictures on social media. My daughter’s friend at school even keeps domestic mice as pets, and they are adorable. But the mouse (or mice, I’ve only seen one) that has moved into […]
READ MOREPurrrfect Cat Breeds To Consider
It’s disputed exactly how many different cat breeds there are out there, but one thing is for sure- they’re all adorable! There’s a reason cat videos are so popular online, these playful creatures are silly and bring so much joy to our lives. More independent than dogs but still happy to be fussed, they really […]
READ MOREAll parents have superpowers!
I personally think that all parents are superheros with unsung superpowers. I have met and known MANY mums in my lifetime, so far. I have worked as a nanny, a children’s nurse, and now I have my own children and also work with families and young children, and in that time I have seen so […]
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