Orchard Toys – Sound Detectives
It’s been a while since our last Orchard Toy review but I’m back today to show you one of their latest games – Sound Detectives. We’re long time fans of the Orchard Toys brand since…
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Six
Dear Caterpillar In many ways the last year has flown by so quickly. How can you possibly be six already? How can you be in your last term of Year One? My baby is no…
2018 Highlights
2018 has been my favourite year since becoming a mum and recovering from postnatal depression, anxiety & OCD five and a half years ago. I feel the strongest and happiest I’ve ever felt since that…
Wishes for 2019
The biggest aim of The Butterfly Mother is, and always has been, to help other mums going through PND, Postnatal Anxiety, Postnatal OCD or any other mental health issues. However, every once in a while…
Five Favourite Toys For 4-5 Year Olds
Following my son’s 5th birthday last month I’m continuing my tradition of sharing our favourite toys, games & activities, this time for 4 year olds. Please share your own favourites in the comments below. Lego…
Five
Dear Caterpillar There’s a reason I love taking time for reflection and it’s this; if I hadn’t paused to consider this post I’m not sure I would have realised that the last year has easily…
Blogging Anniversary: Three Years Of The Butterfly Mother
I often wonder what I’d be doing with my time if I’d never suffered from PND and begun this blog. Would I have found another hobby to fill my time and help me establish my…
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…
Orchard Toys – Dinosaur Lotto
Our love affair with Orchard Toys continues and today we have a new game to share with you. Caterpillar continues to choose board games above almost any other toy and that’s absolutely fine with me…
Bonding – Does Postnatal Depression Negatively Affect Your Relationship With Your Child?
My son turns five years old this Spring so I thought it was a good time to explore the affect Postnatal Depression, Anxiety and OCD has had on our bonding, and our mother/son relationship in the…