Parenting covers a whole plethora of subjects from pregnancy to breastfeeding, teething and sleepless nights to handling child behaviour.
I feel quite ashamed to say that as we are heading towards the end of Little Bean’s first year at Primary School I have only just got around to inviting a friend home for a play date and tea but my excuse is that I was pregnant and not really up to running around after … Read more
I am not a morning person, it probably has something to do with the fact that I forget to ‘relax’ in an evening. I have never been one to just veg out in front of the TV or put my feet up and do nothing. I like to keep busy whether that be doing crafts, … Read more
I hated having a packed lunch when i was at school, everything just seemed warm and squashed and not how food should be. Recently Little Bean has been complaining that her sandwiches weren’t nice. When i asked her why she would say “they keep getting wet!”. That was when i realised there was a problem … Read more
It’s been a while since Curly first started school and we spent weekend after weekend attending birthday parties or scouring the shops for birthday presents. As he progressed through school the parties became less and less as friendship groups became more exclusive and the price of parties and entertainment became more expensive. Well now it’s … Read more
This afternoon we kicked off the Easter celebrations at Little Bean’s school with an Easter Egg hunt out on the school field. It was freeeeeeeezing and blowing a gale. We had to find two chicks and three plastic eggs each and then take them into the school hall to see the Easter bunny who then … Read more
In the last couple of months of my pregnancy with Jelly Bean, I was asked if I would like to trial the new Maternity/Nursing range from The Essential One before their launch in January. I would have liked to have posted about this sooner to coincide with their launch but with Jelly Bean arriving on … Read more
Now that your little one is starting to crawl and explore, there is a surprising number of hazards that may be lurking in your otherwise happy home. Here you will find a guide on how to make sure your house is safe for your budding explorer. Getting Started While most parents wait until their child … Read more
I have heard it enough times, every child is different but sometimes you just kind of ‘forget’. Before Jelly Bean arrived I assumed that I would breastfeed him as I did with Little Bean and Beanie Boy but things haven’t quite gone to plan. I had a few breastfeeding issues with Little Bean when she … Read more
Despite living a hectic lifestyle, all working mothers and active women can follow some simple tips to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and avoid damage: Ø Pelvic floor exercises – Pelvic floor exercises are extremely beneficial, and not just for your pelvic health. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles will result in: – Faster recovery after childbirth. … Read more