Communicating
CategoryWe’re Not Just Holding Hands Here
We’re not just holding hands here, my little one; this simple act is much more than it appears. Every time I clasp your grubby little han…
Oh Instagram, You Have Me Quaking In My Boots!
I’ve just set up an Instagram account.
You probably already know because you’ll have had a notification from some randomer called lucyat…
How To Edit Your Life And Get The HAPPY Back!
Have you ever thought about how you edit your life? When someone asks you what you’ve been up to, what highlights (or lowlights) do you g…
When Discrimination Strikes: The Curse Of Being Tall
Oh my darling, sometimes it’s hard to be tall. I know that. You’re only 2 and yet everybody expects so much of you. It’s not their fault….
I Shouldn’t Be This Worried About Online Photos. Are You?
Do you post photos of your kids online? Do they feature on your social media? Do they appear on your blog?
I was a student when Facebook…
How My Gut Instinct Made Me A Better Mum
Today’s post goes out to all the mummies (and daddies) who are second-guessing themselves… Stop! Your gut instinct could be the best pare…
Why Ignoring Quiet Alana Could Make You A Fool
In December, Alana Spencer, a quiet 24 year old from Mid-Wales, secured a £250,000 investment from the famous business tycoon, Lord Sugar…
An Open Letter To My Blog For 2016
Thank you for 2016. This time last year, I hadn’t even imagined you. In fact I didn’t even know what a blog really was. An…
But Do You Think I’m A Writer Yet?
“I’m a writer!” – the words danced around my head and very nearly tripped out of my mouth.
But instead, I heard the familiar confession,…
Premature Announcement Disclosure
Have you ever been the victim of ‘Premature Announcement Disclosure’ or P.A.D. ? It’s a phrase I’ve just invented to describe that infuri…
Books For Babies (aged 0-18mth)
Contains Affiliate Links
Babies love books. Even at 4mths old, my daughter understood the concept of page turning and loved being able t…
10 tips for reading with baby
“Have you started reading with her yet?”
I nearly fell off my chair when she asked me that! I was visiting my local Children’s Centre wi…
Marriage Shouldn’t Be Like This
I’ve specifically mentioned marriage here, but it really applies to all couples. With that in mind, let’s get started…
Sometimes I Wan…
How To Make Your Own Song Sack
Contains Affiliate Links
It’s a long story, but I have somehow landed the job of ‘song time leader‘ at mums and tots (and I only visited…
CV of a Stay At Home Mum PART2
Stay at home mums have no workplace experience? I beg to differ!
In my previous post on this subject, we were thinking about possible al…
Old people love kids: breaking thro dementia
Toddlers are amazing; they can light up a room just being themselves and they keep us adults entertained for hours as they potter aroun…
From the mouths of babes: kids worship too
Contains Affiliate Links
Do you believe in and worship God?
I should start this post by clarifying 2 things:
- I am a Christian, a…
Bonjour! Do you speak ‘baby’ language ?
Can you speak more than one language? I have to confess I only speak English (with a beautiful Yorkshire twang I must add!), and I only j…