Today is International Nurses Day. #IND2017 A day that I simply cannot let pass me by without saying a massive, heartfelt thank you to the NICU nurses who helped care for our twin girls when they were born six weeks early. Following on from my post about Pampers Preemie Protection nappies, I wanted to take a…
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Is Your Child Ill? Don’t Panic!
Read moreImage Source All parents know the terrifying moment when your child appears to have fallen ill. This can be surprisingly distressing, and sometimes it can even be difficult to figure out exactly what you need to do. In some cases, the worry even clouds the decision making, and sometimes this can lead to a poorer…
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The impact of having premature twins and how pampers are helping #ad
Read moreI’ve always known that I wanted to be a mum. When I was little I used to collect baby dolls and pretend that they were real. I’d put nappies on them, dress them up for the day and then change them into their pyjamas at night time. Most of them would ‘sleep’ at the foot of…
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’10 Things Girls Need Most’ Book Review
Read moreAs a mum of girls I try to do everything in my power to ensure that I steer them in the right direction in life. They’re only five years old, but already they’re confident, clever and knowledgable. By empowering them to make their own decisions, regardless of how small they may be, we can give…
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What kind of parent are you?
Read moreThere are three types of parents in my opinion. Those who want to control their children. Those who want to be equal with their children. Those who want to be best buddies with their children. I strive to be a parent who is equal to their children. By this I mean, giving my children the…
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Controlling your children’s relationships
Read moreI recently read an article about Gordon Ramsey who was talking about how he wouldn’t be leaving all of his fortune to his children because he wanted them to earn their own money, which by the way, I admire. In the article it mentioned how Gordon is good friends with David Beckham, but that he’s…
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We did it! 2k Family Fun Run!
Read moreOh my goodness me. I can’t believe I actually managed to convince my husband to take part in a 2k family fun run with me and our five year old twins, but I did! My husband is the type of person who drives to the shops when he could walk it in five minutes. He…
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The Importance Of Your Children’s Financial Future
Read moreWhen parents think of their children’s future, they often think of what they hope for them to achieve, how they want them to be as happy as possible and successful in their ventures. But something else which is also important is that they are financially secure. The state of being financially secure is not always…
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The Pros and Cons of Toddler Groups
Read moreShortly after bringing our girls home from hospital after their extended stay due to being born early, I started to look into local baby and toddler groups. There seemed to be quite a few of them around, but it would be another 7 months before I managed to pluck up the courage to actually go…