It’s OK to row in front of your kids, sort of
It’s best to let rip, because kids pick up on suppressed rage (unlike my husband). I read this brilliant article today in the supermarket…
Wry Baby & Toddler
Do I Deserve A Mother’s Day Card?
Supermum. Best Mum Ever. Fantastic Mum. Who, me?
Parental Present Paranoia
Presents. The only thing that stands between your children and a shit Christmas. And it’s all up to you. You can talk about baby…
Ode To A Carseat
Farewell, poor carseat, I knew you so well. I must throw you away; you’re too mouldy to sell. No more baby-sick shall I scrape…
What ‘7 Years’ by Lukas Graham Taught Me About Parenting
‘7 Years’ makes me cry. It’s the whole of life wrapped up in one beautiful song but I just want to press pause.
How To Speak To A New Mum, When You’re A Mum
What do you say to a new mum without giving it all away? After “congratulations!” and “she’s gorgeous!”, how do you not launch…
Are You Guilty Of Treating All Your Children The Same?
With parenting, does one size fit all?
To Three Or Not To Three? What You Should Know Before Having A Third Baby
Thinking of a third baby? Read this first.
Is Your Child A Boy Or A Girl? A Quiz
Are children children or do boys and girls have discerning characteristics? Take this simple quiz to find out whether your child is a boy or…
Are You An Ummy Mummy?
Some mums know exactly what they’re doing. Then there’s the rest of us.
If Kids Did Lent
Mum’s banging on about giving up chocolate for Lent – like that’s a big deal! We could give up way better things than that….
Your Kids Love You – But Do They Like You?
It’s great that my kids love me. But I want them to like me too! Is that too much to ask?
How To Parent When You’re On a Diet
When your child looks good enough to eat. Literally.
How To Ski With (and Without!) Kids: Esprit Review Part 1: Childcare
Snowy fun for all the family – together or separately!
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Parental Failure?
Can you channel Maria in real life? It was the bit where Maria comes back from the convent and the children, who had till…
The “Present Face” – Time to Get Practicing
When my son opened his birthday present, his face looked like we’d just shot our dog. We don’t even have a dog.
How To Do A Kid’s Birthday Party
Kids’ parties: love ’em or loathe ’em, you’ve got to do ’em. Here’s how.
Top 10 Places To Pee When You Are Three
When you’re three, the world is your toilet.