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…
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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…
2017 Highlights
Similar to last year, 2017 has been another mixed bag year for me. It seems they all are these days to be honest and that’s okay; life is full of ups and downs and if…
12 Ways Parents Can Relax This Festive Season
Christmas is an incredibly busy and sometimes stressful time for parents so when you finally get a few hours to relax, whether that be miraculously during the lead up or just after Christmas, make sure…
Five Ideas For Practicing Mindfulness Outside This Christmas
It’s tempting during Winter to want to stay warm and cozy indoors but getting out into the fresh air and being around nature is a great way to relieve holiday stress and practice mindfulness, something which…
Wishes for 2018
For the last two years my Christmas wish for my family has been the same – to bring a new a baby into the fold. After recovering from PND and finally finding the courage to…
On The Seventh Day Of Parenting – What’s In Our 2017 Christmas Eve Box?
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Bubbablue and Me and welcome to the 7th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Bertie Blue Crafts who are offering a magnetic photo frame for door and the…
Nanny Skews’ Cheese Straws
When I heard today’s prompt cheese straws were the very first thing that popped into my head. These simple pastry snacks are our family’s biggest Christmas tradition. My paternal nan always made them when we were…
Seven Unique Ways To Spread Christmas Magic
You begin to see Christmas with fresh eyes when you’re a parent and I’m always trying to help Caterpillar to feel gratitude for everything he has. Today I want to share a few simple, inexpensive…
Five Tips For A Less Stressful Christmas Dinner
Making Christmas dinner for large groups can be so stressful. The tips below may help ease the burden. Start early It’s never too early to begin planning your Christmas food, in my opinion. I love…