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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…

Posted in About me, Blogging, Learning, Motherhood 12 Comments April 8, 2018 by Laura

Seven Awesome Blogging Tips

When I launched The Butterfly Mother two and a half years ago I barely knew what a blog even was – I just knew I wanted to share my journey and experiences and this seemed…

Posted in Blogging, Guest Blogger, Tips 0 comments September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 by Laura

Two Years Of Blogging (& Why I Love It)

When I wrote this post just over a year ago I hoped The Butterfly Mother would still be going strong but I wasn’t completely certain.  For those who don’t know, this blog began life as…

Posted in About me, Blogging, Learning, Motherhood 18 Comments June 21, 2017July 3, 2017 by Laura

Using Lists To Manage Anxiety

The very existence of this blog is good evidence that I find writing to be an extremely therapeutic part of the healing process, but in addition to this I also use various lists to strengthen…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Learning, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 by Laura

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

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

Six Tips For Great Blog Content

This is based on what I personally love to read and write.  There is no definitive right or wrong when it comes to blog content but this is a list I’ve compiled based on feedback…

Posted in Blogging, Peer Support 1 Comment January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 by Laura

Eight Blog Growth Tips For Beginners

First, a disclaimer.  I certainly don’t claim to be a hugely successful blogger – not yet anyway!  My numbers are decent but nowhere close to the dizzy heights some bloggers reach, but they have grown.…

Posted in Blogging, Peer Support 17 Comments January 4, 2017January 7, 2017 by Laura

From Parliament To Pub

Despite only living an hour out of London, and commuting there for 15 years, I still get a little touristy.  So when the fantastic Dr Raja Gangopadhyay invited me to attend his event at the House…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 3 Comments December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 by Laura

A Big Thank You

This blog has changed a great deal since I began writing in Spring 2015.  What started as a reflection on my postnatal depression recovery, and a journal of my remaining struggles, as since grown into…

Posted in Blogging, Lifestyle, Peer Support 135 Comments November 30, 2016January 1, 2017 by Laura

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