The Mother I thought I’d be vs The Mother I am
Do you remember when you were a young, carefree non-parent yet hypothetically the best parent in the world? You no doubt uttered expressions such as “When I have kids I’d
A letter to Sofia, as you start Year One
So here we go; it's the night before you go back to school after a fun filled, action packed holiday and you're about to start Year One. How have you
They just play at school, don’t they? | Starting Year R
When nursery chatter turned to starting school chatter, I remember thinking Sofia was so small and far too young to be off to 'big school'. Lots of people told me
Things I’ve learnt in my first year as a school mum | Tips for Year R survival
As the Summer holidays loom and our Reception Year journey is coming to a close, I wanted to reminisce over some of the things that I have learnt in my
Simple ways to look after your body during pregnancy
Pregnancy is such a special time, and with a new life growing inside you you’ll of course want to take care of your body as best as you can. Whilst
May 2019 Half Term in Hampshire and Dorset
Now I have a child in school, it’s dawning on me just how many school holidays there are and how many days there are to try to keep little ones
Planning a baby shower? | A few ideas to consider…
Now when I was pregnant with Sofia I was hoping to avoid a baby shower. I'd been to one or two and felt they were so awkward and so not
What’s on in the Easter holidays? | Our favourite child-friendly days out in Hampshire
February half term feels like it’s only just been and here rolls around the two-week Easter holiday already. Are you looking for things to do with the kids in and
How to prepare yourself and your family for a second child
The thin blue line has confirmed it; baby number 2's on its way. You may think it won't be as much of an adjustment if you've already had one baby,
Baby Shower Gift Ideas | Presents for the mum-to-be and the bump
You get to the time of life where suddenly you’re invited to baby showers almost every Sunday – perhaps you’re a mum already and can draw on your personal experience