Superglue mum

Superglue mum
“She broke my special thing!” wails a child as I’m handed a lopsided Tinkerbell with a broken leg. “Don’t worry. I can glue it for you.” Decrepit toys, broken handles of beloved mugs, worn-out slippers;… View Post

Parenting Tips for Toddlers | Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way

Parenting Tips for Toddlers | Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way
You learn so much when you become a parent. Sometimes you get things right the first time but more often you learn by getting it wrong. And I have got so much wrong. In this… View Post

What Does Sleep Deprivation Actually do to You?

What Does Sleep Deprivation Actually do to You?
I suffered an awful migraine last night. It’s no surprise. I’ve had so little sleep lately and have been eating terribly. For a couple of years, I have been migraine-free but I think my body… View Post

Navigating the Loneliness of Motherhood

Navigating the Loneliness of Motherhood
I’m so lonely. Why is that so hard to write? So hard to say out loud? It is as if admitting it to myself makes me somehow less likeable. When did I start to feel… View Post

Does Sleep Training Make a Difference?

Does Sleep Training Make a Difference?
Dear sleep thieves, I have recently been questioning the effectiveness of sleep training. Frankly, there has not been enough undisturbed sleep in our house of late. I am increasingly sleep-deprived as the days wear on… View Post