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Gentle parenting works long term
It’s over 4.5yrs since my last post and I’ve been gentle parenting throughout, so I feel pretty qualified to tackle any questions about w…
Why Having A Cold Shower Isn’t Such A Bad Idea
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When we went on holiday last year, the swimming pool had a plunge pool that was just 12 degrees celsius. It’s fair to say…
Why Curtains Should Be Top Of Your Makeover List
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When we moved house, our big priority was making it a smooth transition for our girls (5 & 2 at the time). The house was …
5 Tips To Make Swimming Lessons Go Swimmingly
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I’ve always loved swimming and am keen for my girls to learn too. Back when I was learning, I didn’t know anyone who had t…
23 Spur Of The Moment Games For Toddlers To Teens
I’ve worked in primary schools and I’m a mum, so I know a thing or two about keeping kids entertained when plans fall through. I’ve got a…
Gentle Parenting A Child Who Is Afraid Of The Dark
I think everyone has had the experience of being afraid of the dark. And it can be a really big problem for kids. I have many memories of…
Defend Gentle Parenting To An Interfering Mother In Law
Have you got an interfering Mother in Law? Maybe it’s a friend who just can’t keep her opinions to herself? Or perhaps it’s your own mum …
Can You REALLY Have Gentle Parenting And Santa?!
This post that has been floating around my brain for a couple of years and it’s something I’ve spent a lot time thinking about personally…
Christmas Party Games For Young And Old
Christmas day in our house is about playing Christmas party games – it makes the day a bit different to the rest of the year and it keeps…
Our Christmas Scan and Go Challenge from Asda
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Christmas is so close and, having had a horrible cold for the last two weeks, I am waaaay behind with the preparations. S…
Fun Christmas Nativity Songs For KS2
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It can be tricky to find upbeat, fun nativity songs for KS2 (children aged 7 – 11 yrs). We end up tro…
Six Digital Training Sessions Tailor-Made For You
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Technology is changing the way we live and it’s changing it quickly!
Even in my lifetime, we have moved from landlines t…
You Pay Your Money, You Make Your Choice
Make your choice. Find your list of priorities and don’t sweat the other stuff. This is about YOU living YOUR best life.
The endless to-…
Couch To Camping in 4 Months: Camping Buyer’s Guide
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Some of my happiest childhood memories are of sunny, summer days spent in our family traile…
Smart People Know That Love Is An Action
Last week, on the hottest early may bank holiday since records began, while the rest of the UK was out having fun in the sun, I was shive…
Instagram Round-Up 3: Dec to Mar
Every 4 months, I like to do a little round-up of my Instagram account, looking at the most popular photos and sharing my personal favour…
Don’t Fall For This Happy Mum Scam
Do a quick scroll down Instagram and you’d be forgiven for thinking that the key to being a happy mum is vase of tulips and a smiling chi…
How To Help A Friend Who Lives Away From Family
I have lived away from family for the last 13 years.
Our nearest relatives are 2 hours away – not exactly another country, but still too…
I Used To Self-Harm And It Is NOT Selfish!
I used to self-harm.
I hated myself. I hated my life. I was convinced the world would be better off without me.
Self-harm: why I did it…
Stop Wasting Time & Start Learning From Home
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In her very first speech as Prime Minister, Theresa May highlighted this uncomfortable fact – “If you are a woman, you wi…