Christmas Driving You Crazy? Read This And Breathe …
byNormal daily family life can often be hectic and challenging so why not choose to make the Christmas holidays a time for memory making and simple reconnection with those you love the most.
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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 We All Need Low-Maintenance Mum Friends
byShortly after having our second babies within a month of each other (our husbands are convinced this was deliberately planned) my oldest pal and…
Share Your Pregnancy, Birth Or Motherhood Story And Win A Journal
byIt’s easy to say these things in hindsight but how I wish I’d kept a journal during pregnancy and the first weeks of my…
Why Childbirth Needn’t Be The Death Of Creativity
byCreating life and becoming a mother is the supreme act of creation. But does it mark the end for mothers’ personal creativity?
New baby? 14 tips to make life easier
byLife does not have to unravel completely when your baby arrives. I discovered (mostly too late!) that there are things you can do to…
Is it ok to admit you find motherhood relatively easy?
byA few weeks ago, one of my greatest and oldest friends wrote an article about her battle with post natal depression. Whilst I am…
The Christmas presents you never knew you wanted
byAt this time of year, we are bombarded with Christmas present suggestions for everyone on the planet, from the dog to our child’s English…
Esther Walker: Why I’m stopping at 2 kids
byI don’t think I’m a bad mother – but I do wish I was a better parent. I wish I didn’t get so bored, or…
Mumfidential Handpicked Christmas Gift Guide 2016
byIt’s back! Following last year’s hugely successful Mumfidential Handpicked Christmas Gift Guide we’ve created an even better one, with more original and inspiring Christmas present ideas and…