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Quibblings – 100 words

February 23, 2023 By Ellen

Quibblings There are many things they don’t tell you when you share your happy news, like the way the love hits you like a punch while the responsibility is terrifying, that privacy is a thing of the past, and one day you will be That parent, no matter what you promise. But they never mention […]

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, other things I have learned, review Tagged With: 100 words, 2023 challenge, children, creative writing, parenting, siblings

5 Important Life Skills to Explore with Your Child

January 4, 2022 By Ellen

It’s true what they say, nothing can prepare you for parenthood but knowing a few things can certainly help you along the way. Here are 5 important life skills to explore with your child to help them grow into well-rounded individuals, shared with us by a private school in Potters Bar. Money Management Knowing how […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: children, Money, parenting, skills

Tips For Successful Step-Parenting And Blended Families

October 15, 2021 By Ellen

If you’re new to step-parenting, it can look like a whole new world that requires learning everything you can in a limited period. The desire to be accepted by the new family can be overwhelming and potentially cause you to go off-track. In the UK, 1 in 10 children live with a step-family, so you’re […]

Filed Under: family Tagged With: blended families, divorce, parenting, parents, step family

4 Things To Expect When Your Baby Starts With Solids

September 21, 2021 By Ellen

At around six months depending on whether you opt for puree meals, you will reach an exciting milestone as a new parent. Your baby will start eating its first solid foods. As a first-time parent, it can feel tricky to know what to give your baby as their first solid food. There are so many […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: baby, family, feeding, parenting, weaning

Lockdown parenting – the real deal isn’t pretty

May 4, 2020 By Ellen

It’s sickening, isn’t it? From Facebook to Instagram and back again, families hand-in-hand on sunlit meadows, tiny hands baking cupcakes, wobbly colourful art, snuggling up on sofas and the results of tie-dye. Where on earth has the tie-dye fascination come from? Up and down the nation, parents are doing their best, and putting the most […]

Filed Under: boys, family, things I learned from my children today, Uncategorized Tagged With: boys, children, coronavirus, Covid 19, humour, in my life, on my mind, parenting, public service, reality, Something happened in my life, stories, truth

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