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Orchard Toys – Sound Detectives

It’s been a while since our last Orchard Toy review but I’m back today to show you one of their latest games – Sound Detectives. We’re long time fans of the Orchard Toys brand since…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 11 Comments May 11, 2019May 10, 2019 by Laura

Six

Dear Caterpillar In many ways the last year has flown by so quickly. How can you possibly be six already?  How can you be in your last term of Year One?  My baby is no…

Posted in Motherhood, Pregnancy, Relationships 2 Comments April 27, 2019April 26, 2019 by Laura

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…

Posted in Advocacy, Anxiety, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 0 comments December 27, 2018December 10, 2018 by Laura

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…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Recovery 0 comments December 19, 2018December 20, 2018 by Laura

Five Favourite Toys For 4-5 Year Olds

Following my son’s 5th birthday last month I’m continuing my tradition of sharing our favourite toys, games & activities, this time for 4 year olds.  Please share your own favourites in the comments below. Lego…

Posted in Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 17 Comments May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 by Laura

Five

Dear Caterpillar There’s a reason I love taking time for reflection and it’s this; if I hadn’t paused to consider this post I’m not sure I would have realised that the last year has easily…

Posted in Motherhood, Relationships 0 comments April 27, 2018April 27, 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

Baseline Testing – Should Our Four Year Olds Be Sitting Exams?

The UK government wants to introduce baseline testing; an initiative that requires children to take a formal test at the very start of their school careers, as they join Reception, to establish their academic ability…

Posted in Learning & Play, Motherhood, Politics 15 Comments March 7, 2018 by Laura

Orchard Toys – Dinosaur Lotto

Our love affair with Orchard Toys continues and today we have a new game to share with you.  Caterpillar continues to choose board games above almost any other toy and that’s absolutely fine with me…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Learning & Play, Motherhood, Reviews 58 Comments February 21, 2018March 14, 2018 by Laura

Bonding – Does Postnatal Depression Negatively Affect Your Relationship With Your Child?

My son turns five years old this Spring so I thought it was a good time to explore the affect Postnatal Depression, Anxiety and OCD has had on our bonding, and our mother/son relationship in the…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Recovery 12 Comments February 7, 2018April 19, 2018 by Laura

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