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It’s been a strange few weeks to say the least, there was the VIP Disney Trip followed by the excitement of a pregnancy, the desperation of a second miscarriage (in three months) and the confusion of...
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Benign Neglect
Guest Post by ‘mum of teens’ When I read this article by Joanna Simmons in The Times on Saturday a couple of weekends ago, it was as if a million light bulbs had gone off in my head. Benign neglect is...
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Woman Escapes Jail to Breastfeed
Background Story A woman who smashed a glass bottle into the eye of a man, leaving him partially blinded has escaped jail as she claimed that only she could look after her baby as she is breastfeeding....
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Will you give financial support in adulthood?
Money and kids always make interesting discussions, from the pocket money debate (how much, when, and for what) to whether you’d be willing to support children into adulthood. I was financially...
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Parenting Predictions for 2010
My predictions for parenting in the new decade. 1. A return to home parties Everyone’s still skint because of th credit crunch, add to that the fashion of ‘homemade and I reckon birthday parties in the...
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Five Things My Kids Have Taught Me
Guest post by Keris I knew that having children would be a life-changing experience, but I was thinking sleepless nights, worry, going out with sick on my shoulder. I didn’t realise they’d teach me...
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What makes a great mum?
Feeling a bit sentimental today so I’m posting this video. My friend Tara made it – it’s all about what makes a great mum.
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Parenting Rights: Should they be equal?
I’ve just been reading an article in The Guardian about whether mothers and fathers should have equal rights when it comes to parenting after seperation. “Fathers and mothers should be entitled to a...
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How a New Arrival in the Family can Affect Your Insurance
People who have recently become mums and dads will no doubt have to contend with quite a few changes to their daily routine, including sleeping times and alterations to your work/life balance. With...
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Honouring Your Time and Worth
My focus at the moment is ‘honouring my time and worth’. It came up at a work conference and then I realised how much it applies to life and parenting too. It’s really made me think about the work I...
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The Future of Work for Mums
Today I’m wondering if there is a sea of change in the world of work for mums. A very rudimentary timeline; Pre-1980′s (?) Mums stayed at home to look after children, whilst father earned the ‘daily...
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Save Money with a Toddler
A while back I wrote an article about keeping costs low as a new mum, it’s time to update that article with ideas suitable for toddlers and the parents of. Food Milk We moved from powder milk to full...
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