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My new parenting podcast‘Not Another Leaflet’ has launched to start the conversation about parenting a child with additional needs in the UK.

Just a note to say my new new podcast, Not Another Leaflet, has launched this week to shine the spotlight on parenting a child with…

MUM CAREERS

How I juggle running a business with being a parent to a child with additional needs.

Ad disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. I went freelance a few years before my son was born and it was hands down the best…

MENTAL HEALTH

The Warwickshire councillors failed my child-an apology just isn’t enough.

I was sitting in the car when I got the message. It was an ordinary school pick-up. I’d arrived early to try and wrangle a…

REAL MUM TALK

What it’s like when your child isn’t ‘good’ enough but isn’t ‘bad’ enough either.

I haven’t written a blog post in absolute ages but there’s been something that has been whirling around in my mind that I wanted to…

PARENTING HACKS

Survey shows new parents lose 3-4 hours sleep EACH night

SnoozeShade, the UK’s favourite range of baby sun and sleep shades, has announced the results of its inaugural Annual UK Parent Sleep Survey. Uncovering the…

Understanding Birth-Related PTSD for Mothers

Birth-related PTSD is often overlooked, not only by healthcare professionals but also by mothers themselves. The focus on the physical health of the baby and…

Pregnancy and Contact Lenses: Can They Really Mix?

The tips to decorate a cozy nursery

Traveling For A Week? Here’s What To Pack In Your Carry-on Bag

How Do Professional Drug Tests Contribute to a Safer Work Environment? Examining the Impact on Employee Well-being and Productivity

My new parenting podcast‘Not Another Leaflet’ has launched to start the conversation about parenting a child with additional needs in the UK.

How I juggle running a business with being a parent to a child with additional needs.

6 Tips for Hosting a Successful Birthday Party

The Warwickshire councillors failed my child-an apology just isn’t enough.

How Becoming a Locum Solicitor Can Benefit Working Mums in the Legal Field

Back To School – The Highschool addition

What it’s like when your child isn’t ‘good’ enough but isn’t ‘bad’ enough either.

Survey shows new parents lose 3-4 hours sleep EACH night

Skincare In Every Season: Tailoring Hydration To Your Skin’s Changing Needs

"Being a mum means having to choose between eating, sleeping and showering. You can't do all three in one day..."

Traveling For A Week? Here’s What To Pack In Your Carry-on Bag

How Aspiring Mums Can Test Their Business Idea on a Small Scale

How Accurate Are Lateral Flow Tests: Assessing Their Role in Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks

MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH ➤ September 9, 2020

A guide to understanding and overcoming birth trauma

All this week we are sharing content around birth trauma: you can read the stats on this condition from the Birth Trauma Association here and...

MENTAL HEALTH ➤ April 27, 2021

What it’s like to live with maternal OCD

Words: Ellen Marken Driving home from the hospital at 2:00 am after a five-day stay and traumatic birth, I carried my newborn son’s car seat...

MENTAL HEALTH ➤ February 7, 2024

The Warwickshire councillors failed my child-an apology just isn’t enough.

I was sitting in the car when I got the message. It was an ordinary school pick-up. I’d arrived early to try and wrangle a...

MENTAL HEALTH ➤ September 7, 2020

How a birth listening service was vital in helping me come to terms with a traumatic birth

This week is Birth Trauma week. Today Nat shares her experience with birth trauma and how a birth listening service helped. Words: Nat Walker (@natskywalkr)...

MENTAL HEALTH ➤ September 18, 2021

I created an app to help mums like me give birth to a baby that has died

Words: Lucy Livesey Baby loss was one of these topics that I knew happened but wasn’t something I gave much thought to as it was...

MENTAL HEALTH ➤ May 18, 2021

The six-week post-birth checkup is desperately failing new mums.

If there’s one thing that we desperately need to support new mums with it’s navigating the postpartum period. For many mums, the six week check-up...

REAL MUM TALK ➤ July 18, 2023

What it’s like when your child isn’t ‘good’ enough but isn’t ‘bad’ enough either.

I haven’t written a blog post in absolute ages but there’s been something that has been whirling around in my mind that I wanted to...

REAL MUM TALK ➤ April 17, 2023

All four of my babies have been in ICU-5 questions with mum influencer Casey Major-Bunce

Today we’re joined by influencer Casey Major-Bunce who shares parenting hacks on Instagram over at @majorbuncehome. Casey shares her ICU experience after having all four...

PARENTING HACKS ➤ March 8, 2023

New app launches to help parents manage the ‘mental load.’

A new Web-based App, designed to help parents and carers manage the mental load has been created. Parent List is focused on promoting positive mental health and...

REAL MUM TALK ➤ August 3, 2022

5 reasons life insurance for stay-at-home mums is important

Guest post If you were offered a job with long hours, demanding clients who don’t always communicate well, and a feeling of daily repetitiveness, you...

REAL MUM TALK ➤ April 3, 2022

To thaw or not to thaw: why I’m struggling to decide if to use my last embryo.

I can still remember the moment we got the call: we had found out a few days earlier that our first (and only) IVF cycle...

REAL MUM TALK ➤ March 26, 2022

My child got diagnosed with epilepsy – now what?

Words: Nicole Bateman My boy was lying on the bathroom floor, unresponsive, colour drained from his face, unconscious… How did a simple bath with his...

My new parenting podcast‘Not Another Leaflet’ has launched to start the conversation about parenting a child with additional needs in the UK.

How I juggle running a business with being a parent to a child with additional needs.

The Warwickshire councillors failed my child-an apology just isn’t enough.

What it’s like when your child isn’t ‘good’ enough but isn’t ‘bad’ enough either.

Survey shows new parents lose 3-4 hours sleep EACH night

What's New

Understanding Birth-Related PTSD for Mothers

How to Choose the Perfect Nanny for Your Family

Pregnancy and Contact Lenses: Can They Really Mix?

The tips to decorate a cozy nursery

Traveling For A Week? Here’s What To Pack In Your Carry-on Bag

How Do Professional Drug Tests Contribute to a Safer Work Environment? Examining the Impact on Employee Well-being and Productivity

My new parenting podcast‘Not Another Leaflet’ has launched to start the conversation about parenting a child with additional needs in the UK.

How I juggle running a business with being a parent to a child with additional needs.

6 Tips for Hosting a Successful Birthday Party

The Warwickshire councillors failed my child-an apology just isn’t enough.

How Becoming a Locum Solicitor Can Benefit Working Mums in the Legal Field

Back To School – The Highschool addition

What it’s like when your child isn’t ‘good’ enough but isn’t ‘bad’ enough either.

Survey shows new parents lose 3-4 hours sleep EACH night

Skincare In Every Season: Tailoring Hydration To Your Skin’s Changing Needs

"Being a mum means having to choose between eating, sleeping and showering. You can't do all three in one day..."

Traveling For A Week? Here’s What To Pack In Your Carry-on Bag

How Aspiring Mums Can Test Their Business Idea on a Small Scale

How Accurate Are Lateral Flow Tests: Assessing Their Role in Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks

MENTAL HEALTH

A guide to understanding and overcoming birth trauma

What it’s like to live with maternal OCD

The Warwickshire councillors failed my child-an apology just isn’t enough.

How a birth listening service was vital in helping me come to terms with a traumatic birth

I created an app to help mums like me give birth to a baby that has died

The six-week post-birth checkup is desperately failing new mums.

REAL MUM TALK

What it’s like when your child isn’t ‘good’ enough but isn’t ‘bad’ enough either.

All four of my babies have been in ICU-5 questions with mum influencer Casey Major-Bunce

New app launches to help parents manage the ‘mental load.’

5 reasons life insurance for stay-at-home mums is important

To thaw or not to thaw: why I’m struggling to decide if to use my last embryo.

My child got diagnosed with epilepsy – now what?

My new parenting podcast‘Not Another Leaflet’ has launched to start the conversation about parenting a child with additional needs in the UK.

How I juggle running a business with being a parent to a child with additional needs.

The Warwickshire councillors failed my child-an apology just isn’t enough.

What it’s like when your child isn’t ‘good’ enough but isn’t ‘bad’ enough either.

Survey shows new parents lose 3-4 hours sleep EACH night

What's New

Understanding Birth-Related PTSD for Mothers

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