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Postnatal Depression: Returning To Work During Recovery

Returning to work, or beginning a new business venture, after you’ve had a baby can be a really tricky transition.  Throw in Postnatal Depression and Anxiety and it’s even more daunting.  But it could end…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Tips 3 Comments March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 by Laura

Spring Has Finally Arrived With Boho Betty

When I left the house yesterday morning I told Caterpillar that I could sense the impending Spring.  He looked at me like I was completely mad, in a way that only small children can, and…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Lifestyle 36 Comments March 24, 2018March 23, 2018 by Laura

How I Got My Baby to Walk – Guest Post by Angelina Swift

Welcome back to the My Mountain series – where guest bloggers share their biggest parenting challenges and how they face them.  Today we have Angelina joining us from TheToyTime.com. As a parent, I worry about almost everything.…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges 0 comments March 23, 2018March 22, 2018 by Laura

Positivity – Five Quick Tips For Turning Your Mood Around

These positivity tips for the mind are useful both if you suffer from depression & anxiety or if you’re just stuck in a bad mood rut at the moment. Recovering from a mental health issue obviously…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle, Self-care, Tips 13 Comments March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 by Laura

Creative Kids: Kids Home Made Easter Card Craft

Welcome back to Creative Kids – where I share guest bloggers and the art, craft & messy play activities they get up to with their kids.  This week we have a lovely Easter activity from Rachael at Lukeosaurus…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning & Play, Motherhood 1 Comment March 20, 2018March 19, 2018 by Laura

What Is Mindful Meditation?

I’ve talked about both mindfulness and meditation quite a bit on this blog and I’ve shared how both have helped me to overcome Anxiety & Depression.  But I’m definitely not an expert, and always interested…

Posted in Anxiety, Lifestyle, Self-care 1 Comment March 13, 2018January 8, 2021 by Laura

For My Son On Mother’s Day

Dear Caterpillar On 10th March 2013 your daddy gave me my first ever Mother’s Day card, even though you were still living inside me. I had big dreams for motherhood, big expectations. With your arrival we…

Posted in Birth & Miscarriage, Motherhood, Relationships 2 Comments March 10, 2018 by Laura

Baseline Testing – Should Our Four Year Olds Be Sitting Exams?

The UK government wants to introduce baseline testing; an initiative that requires children to take a formal test at the very start of their school careers, as they join Reception, to establish their academic ability…

Posted in Learning & Play, Motherhood, Politics 15 Comments March 7, 2018 by Laura

Creative Kids: My Toddler’s Favourite Things To Do

Welcome back to Creative Kids – where I share guest bloggers and their favourite arty & crafty activities.  This week Kerry at Mummy Thomas Blog is sharing her daughter’s favourites… She loves playing with her Disney princesses. I…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Tips 3 Comments March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Laura

The Benefits Of Meditation

I had never even heard of the word mindfulness before my son’s birth in 2013.  I thought meditation was for monks and hippies and had nothing to do with real life.  Fast-forward a few weeks…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Peer Support, Self-care 2 Comments February 28, 2018May 3, 2018 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to a hilarious but challenging 5-year-old, with a second baby due in May 2019 (eeek!). I share 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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