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Parenting Without a Degree: How I Found My Way with Expert Help

Parenting Without a Degree: How I Found My Way with Expert Help
“Mum? Do you need to go to university to be a teacher?” my eldest daughter asked as we drove to swimming lessons. “Yes, you do. You need a degree.” “And do you need a degree… View Post
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The Case for Childhood Boredom

The Case for Childhood Boredom
It’s the resounding echo of children by week five of the Summer holiday: “Muuuuuummmmmmmm….I’m boooooooorrred.” You’ve visited all the beaches and reluctantly agreed to be the older sister in endless games of pretend. There have… View Post
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How I Approach Sibling Conflict

How I Approach Sibling Conflict
It’s not quite 7am. I’m lying in bed and I can already hear the arguments arising while the kids fight over playroom domination. Some days I can handle the sibling conflict; the screaming, fighting over… View Post
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Baby Led Weaning vs Traditional Weaning: Which is Best for Your Baby?

Baby Led Weaning vs Traditional Weaning: Which is Best for Your Baby?
When my first daughter was ready to begin solid foods I assumed I would start with purées. That’s what everyone does, right? It wasn’t until someone in my mum’s group mentioned baby led weaning *… View Post
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Parenting Podcasts that Will Equip, Encourage and Inform You

Parenting Podcasts that Will Equip, Encourage and Inform You
Move over Grey’s Anatomy, I have a new guilty pleasure…parenting podcasts. Okay, they’re not exactly a guilty pleasure but they do provide a welcome relief from endlessly feeding kids or wiping bottoms. I think I… View Post