This is a parenting issue which has come up a number of times in our family and I honestly still don’t know what the best answer is. A bit of background All four of our Beans are very righteous, if they see someone doing something ‘wrong’ then they will be only too keen to point … Read more
With potentially dangerous situations surrounding your children at home, on shopping trips, and while travelling, it can be a constant challenge trying to keep your children safe. Traffic incidents, in particular, are a leading cause of injury and death in children around the world. Though accidents happen, there are several things you can do to … Read more
Several months ago, you had lunch with your best friend and you knew something was up when she refused a glass of wine. She confided in you that she was pregnant, her third, and you asked her how she was going to do it. She brushed her hair away from her face and shook … Read more
Please, someone, direct me to this post in a couple of week’s time when I am tearing my hair out on Social Media!! So, for many of us, the Summer holidays have already begun and the 6-7 week break is stretching out ahead of us. I always start off the Summer holidays feeling very optimistic, … Read more
The last thing any parent wants when getting into parenthood is a scenario where they are struggling with the upkeep of their child. Unfortunately enough, between covering your needs and those of the child, you are not really left with much of a choice at times. Most especially when you rely on a meagre income … Read more
The first I knew of your existence was when I heard your young daughter’s screams as I walked with my children down the stairwell to the toilets following The Great Orchestral Adventure. The next thing I knew your daughter (I assume she was your daughter) had thrown herself across the floor and was flailing her … Read more
Little Bean is now coming to the end of her third year at school and up until now has had a couple of ‘crushes’ on boys, two boys in particular but they have both been the ‘popular’ boys who barely seem to notice that she exists (my heart breaks for her). Just when you think that … Read more
Parenthood is very demanding, and everyone wants to put family first. Sometimes, however, it’s worth pausing to consider the difference a little “you” time can make. Yes, this means taking a break from organised family life to prioritise your own wellbeing, no matter how you achieve that. Luckily, there are lots of activities that you … Read more
I first told you about Jelly Bean’s tummy troubles (or #problemswithpoop as I have taken to labelling it) back in October last year. This was by no means the start of it but it was definitely the point that it reached it’s peak. After that visit to hospital we had a rollercoaster journey with Jelly Bean’s … Read more