Preparing for a second baby should feel easier than the first. The stress of not knowing anything has gone but introduces additional problems and worries. Some of these worries include: How will your first baby react? Where will the second baby sleep? Where am I going to put all their clothes and necessities? Who will …
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When do babies sleep through the night naturally? Babies waking up throughout the night can exact a heavy toll on parents! This is a question we really struggled with in our sleep-deprived state! Sleep deprivation, moodiness, fits of anger amongst other things come about from a lack of rest. So naturally, we want to know …
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For parents like us, who have a mixed race baby with hair that is VERY different from our own, dealing with mixed race hair can be a huge challenge! At the start, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing and I am still learning every day! So, what’s the best method for dealing …
Are your toddler temper tantrums out of control? It can be hard not to meet their emotional response with your own. Trying to deal with a tantruming toddler is a real challenge, especially on your own. So we’ll share some tips with you to help you stay calm in these stressful situations. Tackling toddler temper …
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So apparently patience is a virtue… It seems to be the hardest one to come by, especially when your kid has just thrown their dinner on the floor and is shouting “MUMMY, I WANT ICE CREAM!” on repeat… But what are the steps to become a more patient parent? How can we stop losing our …
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I was just looking through old photos and reminiscing about when my daughter was an infant. In this adorable photo, you can see two things really clearly: 1) she is having a whale of a time and 2) she really struggled with dreadful cradle cap. We were so stressed out by this that we spent …
My daughter is incredibly mischievous, cheeky and wonderful. She now fully knows what she’s doing, when I ask her “why are you doing that?” she’ll respond with “I’m being cheeky!” That being said she’s now nearly 21 months. When it comes to how to discipline a 1 year old, you really need to consider why …
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Motivation is something that so many of us struggle with. If you struggle with how to get motivated and stay motivated, then you’re in the right place. Trust me… we’ve all been there! Feeling tired, unmotivated and wanting to give up before you’ve even started! But what is motivation? There are two camps for this definition …
Raising Resilient Children Raising resilient children is becoming increasingly important. Do you ever sit and look back at your own youth and think “where has the time gone”? Last night I was looking through some old photos of myself growing up and it was such a lovely feeling. Reminiscing on happy memories, experiences and relationships …
Are you ready to do the 30 day weight loss challenge? There are a range of 30 day weight loss challenges out there but this one is easy to follow and will help you get to your goal without much trouble. Why listen to me on this topic? Because I’ve been there! Weight loss is …
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Baby sleep is something that many parents struggle with. How do I know? I know a lot of people with kids, every parent I’ve spoken to has had trouble with sleep at some point. Some having more trouble than others. I’ve also read a number of forums and am part of a number of parenting …
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Communicating with children can be a great struggle, regardless of their age! I can’t imagine there’s a single parent out there who hasn’t had a problem with this at some point of their parenting journey; myself included! So, if communicating with children is such a problem for so many parents, how do we get through …
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Life can be hectic trying to balance the pulls of all avenues of our lives. Trying to fit all our responsibilities into a day is a challenge at the best of times. Couple that with raising a child, pursuing your passions/hobbies, working out, trying to have some kind of social life and chilling/downtime – it …
Knowing what’s best for your little one is one of the hardest things to do, and then living with that decision and its consequences brings its own roller coaster of emotions – especially when the decision didn’t pan out the way you’d hoped. From tummy time, sensory play, breastfeeding, combi-feeding, bottle feeding, dummy / no …
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The highs and lows of becoming a parent have changed me for the better. I have refined the skill of patience and become a great deal more empathetic – the impossible a year ago! Many people are concerned about the difficulties of becoming a parent; truth be told, it’s the hardest thing I’ve done to …
Giving birth – Expectations Vs Reality I’m a planner. I love lists. Order. Control… I’m a teacher after all. Needless to say, regardless of my hours of hypnobirthing preparation, my extensive birthing plan and detailed list of what to have at home for our new arrival, the reality of giving birth was not quite what …
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My beautiful baby girl turned one this week (27th July 2020). I can’t quite believe how quickly the time has flown by! The past week has been a jumble of mixed emotions: sadness at her first year coming to an end, pure joy at how much she is flourishing and utter astonishment at the growing …
Growing up mixed race. There are 1.25 million people growing up in mixed race homes in the UK according to the 2011 census. 1.25 MILLION! This is the fastest growing ethnic group in the UK and not surprising given our wonderfully multicultural and modern society. Given the tumultuous situation at the moment, particularly in the …
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First thoughts on parenting So, I was that guy. You know, the one that says – “how hard can it be?” “These other parents just aren’t doing it right – you just need to assert your dominance and then the baby will step in line”. “What’s wrong with these other parents?” “How hard is it …
Congratulations! If you’re here, it means your little one is soon to arrive and the most exciting adventure of your life is about to begin! But you’re probably wondering ‘what to pack in your hospital bag’. Don’t stress, we’ve got you covered! Your essential hospital bag should consist of the following items: Birth plan Labour …
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Guide To Baby\’s Day and Night Routine (4-18 months) Get it now What to expect No one can say that parenting is easy! Whether you\’re a new parent or a seasoned veteran – there are always going to be challenges along the way. If you\’ve found your way here, then perhaps you\’re looking for aid …