Are you fed up with people telling you to get some good sleep in before the baby arrives? I can’t even count how many times I heard that while I was pregnant. Sleep? What is this mythical sleep? You’re hot, heavy, suffering with heartburn or indigestion. Is it even possible to get a good night’s …
How To Survive Sleep Deprivation
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 …
Why It Is NOT Okay to Put Down Your Partner in Front of Your Children
‘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 …
Do children need a daily routine?
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 …