We all know her. We all have someone like her in our lives, and quite often we all wonder how she does it. How does she manage to turn up on time at the school gates looking perfectly pristine, not a hair out of place, not even a speck of food on her clothes. How…
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What’s the rush? Parents slow down!
Read moreThis is something that I’ve been guilty of, as I imagine have a lot of other parents. You’re not alone and I’m by no means having a go. I’m hardly in the position to do so as I’m often the one rushing around! What am I talking about? The way in which our children…
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3 Games to Help Encourage Children to Get into Science
Read moreChildren are born with a great deal of curiosity. Toddlers have endless enthusiasm for finding out how things work, wondering what happens when they drop their toy from their pram (over and over), and wanting to know what ‘hot’ really means with an outstretched finger! So, encourage children – from the early years right through…
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The trouble with twins
Read moreHaving twins is pretty cool. As a mum it’s actually quite reassuring. I mean knowing that they have an instant best friend for life is something quite unique. When they first started nursery they had one another. They didn’t not know anyone as they had each other. They’ve recently started school and they’re in the…
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My Heart is breaking. It’s tough being four
Read moreI’ve just sat down after lying in bed with R. She’s fast asleep now. Hopefully dreaming of all the things she loves. Half an hour ago though it was a completely different story. She was really upset. Crying. Inconsolable. My words had no effect. All I could do was hold her in my arms. Shush…
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Taking toys to work!
Read moreChildren are funny beings at times. I wish I could remember certain details about my own childhood, mainly how I felt about various different things such as my parents going to work and other similar events. The reason I’ve been thinking about this lately is because for quite some time now our twin girls, who…
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What do you wish your parents did differently?
Read moreIsn’t it funny how when we become parents, the things that our parents suddenly start to make sense? Not all of them of course, but certain things start to become clearer. I had a pretty good childhood, but there are certain things that I wish my parents had done differently. Maybe it’s a generational…
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The Mother Octopus
Read moreBeing a parent is both rewarding and tough. It’s stressful, exhausting and relentless one day, but the next it could be filled with fun, laughter and wonderful memories. The one thing I find the most frustrating about being a parent is that my children think I’m an octopus. I’m not joking! They really do! They…
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There's nothing wrong with a paranoid mum!
Read moreWhy is being thought of as a paranoid mum a bad thing? I’m not always paranoid, but ever since M was in hospital with a severe infection I’ve been more aware and more on the ball when it comes to our girls being ill. I guess it’s only natural for me to feel like this.…