14 tips to make breastfeeding easier
byIt is astonishing how something so natural and seemingly straightforward can be so darn difficult! I was devastated when my first two children didn’t feed properly….
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8 breastfeeding myths exposed
byWorld Breastfeeding Week is the ideal time to explore some of the myths that appear whenever breastfeeding is mentioned and which do much to…
A New Year’s Resolution for All Mums
byThis New Year why not give your children the space and time to make mistakes and find their own ways to remedy them? One…
What mother forgets their baby? Me. And I blame sleep deprivation
byOn my birthday, last May, I left my then 5-month-old asleep in his pram outside my eldest son’s nursery. I had made it 100…
How to stay sane when your second baby arrives
byThe arrival of my first baby completely transformed my day-to-day life. Mundane tasks that were previously straightforward – ironing, shopping, getting dressed – suddenly…
Why a new baby doesn’t have to mean sleepless nights
byContrary to popular belief, sleep deprivation is not something new parents need to endure in the long term! I want to challenge the seemingly…
Cathy Rentzenbrink: A Letter To Read When Times Are Hard
byIn this letter to herself, bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink, provides some no-nonsense instructions to help manage the inevitable lows life brings.
4 Reasons Why Your Child Might Not Focus At School
byEvery parent wants their child to succeed at school. And if they enjoy school and naturally apply themselves then they probably will. What, though,…
Flying with baby: Airline fees and regulations
byCheck out the table below which explains all the variations parents need to be aware of when flying with babies so they can be…
How To Help Your Firstborn Get Used To A New Sibling
byNothing is more challenging for a young child than the arrival of a new sibling. Here are some tips to help you ease them into being an older sister or brother.