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Category: Film

Five TV Shows I’ll Be Watching In 2018

A few weeks ago I tried to explain to my four year old that when I was young there were only four TV channels, nothing “on demand” and he’d only be able to watch kids…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Film, Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-care 3 Comments January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 by Laura

An Open Letter To BBC Panorama

Dear BBC Panorama Just over four years ago I gave birth to my son, we were both completely healthy. Eight weeks later I was suicidal. What began as a hormone crash had escalated to severe…

Posted in Anxiety, Debate, Depression, Film, Lifestyle, Pregnancy, Recovery 0 comments July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 by Laura

New Films For The New Year (Giveaway!)

As well as children’s book reviews I’ve decided to begin adding novel & film reviews to the blog this year too.  Before Caterpillar was born, Hubs and I would visit the cinema several times a month…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Film, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Reviews 0 comments January 17, 2017January 18, 2017 by Laura

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Hi, I’m Laura…

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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