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  • 20 Things I Want My Children To Know 20 Things I Want My Children To Remember As They Grow Up. - Mia and Theo recently celebrated their 7th and 5th birthdays. As they grow and mature, they are learning more about life and the world around them. It’s hugely important to me that as my children…
  • Anxiety, A Shadow In The Dark. - I was recently contacted by a media representative who asked me to describe what it’s like to live with anxiety. I pondered over my response for days before replying. Today I want to share it…
  • Getting Cosy With JD Williams. - My bedroom has become a storage room/office and is cramped and untidy. I need to turn it into a relaxing room that I can escape to when I am struggling with my anxiety. I’ve been…
  • Mum Guilt, Finding The Balance And Embracing Ordinary. - Social media is both a blessing and a curse. Through social media we connect with others and find friendship and communities we didn’t even know existed. It’s a powerful tool – but one that can…
  • Summer Holiday Bucket List Summer Holiday Bucket List. - Do you make a school holiday bucket list? I love the feeling I get when I tick something off my 30 before 30 bucket list and I can’t wait to make a start on our summer holiday…
  • Planning Your Pregnancy: How To Save Money On Your Baby Shopping. - Today, the average pregnant women spends thousands of pounds on her baby. There’s nothing wrong with making sure that your child has everything it needs for a great start in life. But when you’re preparing…
  • Dear Theo, On Your Fifth Birthday. - My darling Theo, How are you a half a decade old already? Today is your fifth birthday, five whole years of you, my gorgeous little man. It’s been a very exciting year for you. You…
  • Mia’s 7th Birthday Wishlist. - I can’t believe my little girl is going to be seven next month. It only seems like yesterday that she entered the world and gave us all a shock. She’s a truly amazing child, full…
  • 10 Ways You Can Help Your Child Unwind. - At the end of each day, children need to unwind, just like adults. I think we often forget that they can have tough days just like us. There are so many simple ways you can help…
  • My Battle With Perfectionism. - We all know the sayings ‘practice makes perfect’ and ‘anything worth doing is worth doing well’. These phrases seem completely harmless, but the thing is, being perfect doesn’t necessarily mean being happy. Perfectionism has the…