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Changes We Want To See To The iPhone

Nothing is perfect. Whilst Apple may be the heavyweight when it comes to smartphones, there are still changes many people would desire them to make when it comes to their iPhone software specifically. After all,…

Posted in Learning 0 comments July 23, 2019 by Laura

Five Anxiety Recovery Goals

It’s the time of year when many of us are making plans and thinking about our goals for 2019. But when you’re struggling with Anxiety, thinking even a few minutes into the future, let alone…

Posted in Anxiety, Learning, Recovery, Tips 1 Comment December 12, 2018December 10, 2018 by Laura

Is Anxiety Making You Codependent?

During a recent Facebook Live video, as part of the Anxiety Toolkit series, we were talking about support and relying too heavily on other Anxiety sufferers for reassurance and symptom management.  It’s something I’ve had…

Posted in Anxiety, Learning, Peer Support, Recovery, Tips 1 Comment April 17, 2018April 16, 2018 by Laura

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

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

Creative Kids: Dinosaur Crafts

Welcome back to our Creative Kids feature!  Every week I share a new post from a guest blogger relating to how we can get creative, arty or messy with our little ones.  This week I’m really pleased to be…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Tips 0 comments February 6, 2018February 5, 2018 by Laura

Creativity With Special Needs Kids

Welcome back to our Creative Kids feature!  Every week I share a new post from a guest blogger relating to how we can get creative, arty or messy with our little ones.  This week I’m really pleased to be…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play, Motherhood 0 comments January 23, 2018January 22, 2018 by Laura

Ten Affirmations For Anxiety Sufferers

When I was first suffering from Postnatal Depression and Anxiety following Caterpillar’s birth in 2013 the most terrifying, paralyzing thought was that I would never get better and I would never find my way back…

Posted in Anxiety, Learning, Peer Support, Self-care, Tips 4 Comments January 19, 2018May 16, 2018 by Laura

Creative Kids: Is Creativity Beneficial For Children?

Welcome to the first Creative Kids post of 2018!  Regular readers will know I’m a huge advocate for the benefits of creativity for both children and adults alike so today I’m really happy to be sharing this fab…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning, Learning & Play, Motherhood 0 comments January 9, 2018January 8, 2018 by Laura

Nine Practical Tips For Beating The January Blues

January is generally considered to be the worst month of the year.  A culmination of no money, dark mornings and a body still suffering from the excesses of the holiday season results in a low…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Lifestyle, Recovery, Self-care, Tips 2 Comments January 4, 2018December 10, 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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