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We all know the key to a good night out when you’re a parent is preparation. You need to organise a babysitter, something clean and vaguely stylish to wear and coordinate your day so that the little terrors have an…
I’m pretty confident everyone with a child over 14 months knows, at least deep down, that their kid can be a bit of a shit sometimes. Don’t get me wrong Luisa is funny, she’s loving and smart and I wouldn’t…
This post was written by my dear friend, Harriet the powerhouse behind Toby & Roo. If you’re not familiar with Harriet, firstly, where have you been? And secondly, change that right now. Not only is she a witty and powerful…
A very dear friend sent me a link to a Mumsnet thread this morning. It’s ten to 11 and I’ve been up since 7.30 having only got to bed at 3 thanks to my toddler who has her days and…
Up until a few days ago I was, most definitely, the mum in the eye of the storm. I was feeling totally overwhelmed and beaten down by life. I complained so much to my virtual village that I was sick…
I was 24 when Luisa was born, I definitely considered myself to be a young parent. I felt a bit awkward having a baby in my early 20s as I was hardly a ‘teen mum’ but I was a good 10…
As you probably know I am off sunning myself in Crete this week – well at least I hope I am! In reality I’m probably sweating profusely whilst trying to wrestle Luisa into a sun hat for the 29th time…
Generally speaking I’m a bit of a pushover. I can talk the talk when it comes to being assertive but in practice I’m the type to look at my feet and mumble whilst I’m subjected to some minor injustice then…