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Guest Blogging Opportunity – Parenting Challenges

Following the fantastic contributors last year I’m now re-opening the My Mountain series – a guest blogging feature where I invite other parents to share the biggest challenges they’ve faced since deciding to start a…

Posted in Blogging, Guest Blogger, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges 117 Comments January 21, 2017January 22, 2017 by Laura

Mobile Monitoring App for Kids – Good Motherhood or a Risk?

Motherhood is not just about pregnancy. It is a lifelong relationship between the mother and child. After severing the umbilical cord, while the physical bond ends, a new bond forms – the psychological and emotional…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 4 Comments January 21, 2017June 5, 2017 by Laura

Five Reasons Potty Training Is Taking Forever

Guest post brought to you by Jasmine Roberts at Potty HQ. Potty training should not be a burden to the parties involved; the parent as well as the toddler. However, if the initial approach is wrong,…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments January 14, 2017March 17, 2017 by Laura

Guest Blogging Opportunity – Creative Kids

A quick post to let you know about a new guest series I’m starting.  Some of you may remember that last year I ran the My Mountain series, offering a platform for other bloggers & parents…

Posted in Blogging, Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Motherhood 8 Comments January 8, 2017 by Laura

Five Tips For Parents To Combat Christmas Stress

During life BC (Before Children) Christmas was a fairly relaxed and subdued affair. Maybe you fondly recalled the excitement of being a child at Christmas, but as an adult it was just an excuse for…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, Motherhood 2 Comments December 14, 2016December 6, 2016 by Laura

Guest Post: Encouraging Imaginative Play For Pre-schoolers During The Festive Period

Guest Post by Anna Taylor, Research Assistant at Fundamentally Children Pre-schoolers just love make-believe play. They have wonderful imaginations that can really bring their stories to life, whether they’re playing on their own, with friends…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Lifestyle, Motherhood 0 comments December 10, 2016December 6, 2016 by Laura

It Goes No Further – Guest Post by Eliza Hope

At the beginning of this year I began a guest blogger series where I asked other parents to come forward to share their biggest challenges since having children.  I was completely overwhelmed by the variety,…

Posted in Anxiety, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Recovery, Relationships 1 Comment November 4, 2016 by Laura

Five Reasons Why You Have the Work Depression (And How To Cope With It)

Guest post by Emily Johnson Motherhood has a lot of advantages, and it’s a big happiness to have children, bring them up, and be a witness of their growth. However, every medal has two sides, and…

Posted in Depression, Guest Blogger, Motherhood 0 comments October 16, 2016 by Laura

The Best Home Essential Catalogues

Disclosure: Today’s guest post is written & sponsored by www.latesthome.co.uk.   Linens for the dinning room table, new decor for the home, or other small items to place around the home or bedrooms, are all available…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 3 Comments September 27, 2016September 21, 2016 by Laura

How To Entertain The Family With Colouring Books

Disclosure: Today’s guest post is written & sponsored by www.colouringbooks.org.uk. Who doesn’t love colouring? It is cathartic, allowing you to go back to a younger age (as an adult) where you had little to worry about.…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Guest Blogger 0 comments September 13, 2016September 12, 2016 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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