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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

My Adopted Son Taught Me Everything About Parenting – Guest Post From The Elephant Mum

Welcome to the first My Mountain guest post of 2018.  This series has been one of my favourite parts of the blog for the last couple of years and I’m looking forward to bringing you even more…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Relationships 1 Comment January 5, 2018January 4, 2018 by Laura

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…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Advocacy, Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery, Self-care 0 comments December 24, 2017December 3, 2018 by Laura

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…

Posted in Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care 2 Comments December 23, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

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…

Posted in Anxiety, Holidays/days out, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care, Tips 0 comments December 22, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

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…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Brand/Sponsored, Home, Learning, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Recovery 4 Comments December 21, 2017December 3, 2018 by Laura

The Perfect Self-Care Night In With One4All Gift Cards

Pre-Christmas family mania is in full swing this week as we take a sleigh ride towards the big day but I’ve happily put some plans in place to indulge in some self-care during what I call…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Self-care 0 comments December 20, 2017 by Laura

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…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews 2 Comments December 19, 2017December 13, 2017 by Laura

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…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, recipes, Tips 5 Comments December 18, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

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…

Posted in Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Reviews, Tips 4 Comments December 17, 2017November 28, 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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