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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

New Year – A Family Survival Guide

It’s funny when you think about it. New Year is when we mark the passing of time in a very specific way, but for many of us the celebrations themselves cause us to shake our…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored 0 comments December 30, 2017January 2, 2018 by Laura

6 Perfect Places to Travel to While Pregnant

Travelling is an ideal way to spend some time relaxing before your baby arrives. You can escape the stresses of everyday life, discover a new place (or revisit an old favourite), and have a well-earned…

Posted in Guest Blogger 0 comments December 9, 2017December 11, 2017 by Laura

How To Bring Up Baby…When You Can’t Even Lift Her – Guest Post From Blogger By The Sea

Welcome back to My Mountain.  I love this series so much because I just think it’s so important to be honest and upfront with each other when it comes to parenting difficulties.  Today we have Polly from…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Pregnancy 0 comments November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 by Laura

Quality Time: Don’t Forget to Check In – Guest Post by Samara Kamenecka

I so appreciate the honesty of this week’s My Mountain guest writer – Samara Kamenecka – as she candidly discusses the pressure a new baby can put on your relationship. I’ve always been a glass-is-half-full kind…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Relationships 0 comments September 22, 2017September 21, 2017 by Laura

7 Tips For Coping With Stress As A Parent

Facing stress is part and parcel of life as a modern parent, no matter what your family situation and no matter how old your children are.  Although ordinary, stress is very much something we need to…

Posted in Anxiety, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Tips 3 Comments September 20, 2017September 18, 2017 by Laura

Teething Survival Guide for Parents

All babies will eventually go through the teething process; there is just no escaping it. For some parents, this period is approached with quite a lot of dread and understandably so. The thought that your…

Posted in Guest Blogger 0 comments September 9, 2017 by Laura

Surviving Life With Twins – Guest Post by Isabel William

I’m excited to share today’s My Mountain guest post.  With all the things I’ve struggled with since becoming a mum I’ve often wondered how parents of multiples cope, especially when also experiencing PND.  Today, Isabel…

Posted in Depression, Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges 1 Comment September 9, 2017September 9, 2017 by Laura

Pregnancy Foot Pain – Guest Post by Mom Trusted Choice

Thank you to everyone who read and shared last week’s My Mountain post.  Barbara from Mom Trusted Choice is back this week with another parenting struggle. Pregnancy does sound like a pleasant experience, but it’s…

Posted in Guest Blogger, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Tips 6 Comments September 1, 2017August 5, 2018 by Laura

Feeding Your Family As A Working Mum – Guest Post by Mom Trusted Choice

We have a new guest blogger joining the My Mountain series today. One of Barbara’s biggest struggles was finding the time to cook nutritious meals for her kids while working full time, something I’m sure many of…

Posted in Guest Blogger, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges, Tips 1 Comment August 25, 2017September 1, 2017 by Laura

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