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Author: Laura

Creative Kids: How Messy Play can Benefit Toddlers’ Language

Welcome to the final Creative Kids post of 2017!  Caterpillar and I have been big messy plans since he was tiny so I’m really to share this post from Jenny at Rabbit Ideas.   ‘Messy play’- this phrase seems to…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play 0 comments December 12, 2017 by Laura

6 Perfect Places to Travel to While Pregnant

Travelling is an ideal way to spend some time relaxing before your baby arrives. You can escape the stresses of everyday life, discover a new place (or revisit an old favourite), and have a well-earned…

Posted in Guest Blogger 0 comments December 9, 2017December 11, 2017 by Laura

Creative Kids: Five Great Ways To Paint Without A Brush

Welcome back to Creative Kids!  If you’re looking for some great indoor fun for the upcoming school holidays you’ll love today’s post from Ruth at Craft With Cartwright… In my time as a teacher and…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play 1 Comment December 5, 2017December 4, 2017 by Laura

Five Brain Boosting Activities For The Whole Family

It’s all too easy to spend the festive period snuggled up indoors, using the chilly weather and dark evenings as an excuse to indulge in a little well-deserved laziness. However, Christmas is the perfect time…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Self-care 0 comments November 29, 2017 by Laura

Is Puglia the new perfect holiday destination for families?

Puglia is certainly the up and coming place to visit in Italy at the moment. Whilst 10-20 years ago, tourists may have flocked to Tuscany, people are now searching out that new, unspoilt area of…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Reviews, Tips 0 comments November 25, 2017 by Laura

How To Bring Up Baby…When You Can’t Even Lift Her – Guest Post From Blogger By The Sea

Welcome back to My Mountain.  I love this series so much because I just think it’s so important to be honest and upfront with each other when it comes to parenting difficulties.  Today we have Polly from…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Pregnancy 0 comments November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 by Laura

Seven Self-Care Ideas For Winter (Plus Giveaway)

Since my struggles with Anxiety began four and a half years ago I’ve learnt a great deal about self-care.  A phrase that previously would have made me cringe I now know how important taking time…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Giveaways, Home, Lifestyle, Recovery, Self-care 2 Comments November 23, 2017November 30, 2017 by Laura

Orchard Toys – Games Compendium Review

One of my favourite blogger roles is being an ambassador for Orchard Toys.  Caterpillar is game obsessed.  He chooses a board game over almost any other toy or activity and so far we’ve reviewed some fantastic…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 52 Comments November 11, 2017November 17, 2017 by Laura

Seven Things I’ve Learnt From Our First Maternity Bereavement & Mental Health Course

Last week Sarah of Lotus Petal Family Support & I hosted our first awareness event for perinatal mental health.  We teamed up with baby loss support organisation From My Womb To My Heart to create…

Posted in Advocacy, Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Learning, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 2 Comments November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Laura

Six Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Worried About Having A C-Section (And One Reason You Should)

I had an emergency section when I had my son back in 2013. Although the “emergency” part was obviously very frightening and traumatising, the c-section itself was positive and the recovery was not even close…

Posted in Birth & Miscarriage, Motherhood, Peer Support, Tips 1 Comment October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to two hilarious & challenging kids aged 10 & 4. Here you can find lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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