This birth story is from Keyona, who blogs at Professional Momma. My pregnancy wasn’t planned but that didn’t change how excited I was to become a mother! I kept envisioning how I would handle labor. Would I really forgo an epidural and attempt a natural birth? That was the plan! I shared it with all …
Even if you’ve been to ante-natal classes, binge watched One Born Every Minute and religiously read your ‘What to Expect’ book, preparing for labor can be equal parts terrifying as it is exciting. Whilst every labor is different and what works for one may not work for another, here are some of the best tips …
Are you getting enough sleep? Research from the National Sleep Foundation suggests that the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, to function at their best. If you are a new parent, it’s very unlikely that you’re getting anywhere near this much! Chances are, you’re feeling more than a little …
‘Maybe she’s not the wife you wanted’ This is what my 4-year-old daughter said to my husband over breakfast one morning. We both laughed. But actually, it wasn’t really funny. I was pretty hurt that she’d come to that conclusion. A little worried she might possibly be right. And angry. Both with him and with …
A daily routine can be really beneficial to children and help make life simpler and happier all round. It can provide a sense of safety and security to children which is especially important for early development. Having a routine simply means trying to do the same things at the same time each day. Some people like …
