Big news folks, I’ve converted to ‘carenting’. I know, I know, I’ve made up a (vaguely rude-sounding) word there. But I stand by it. Over the last few months I have made the shift from mildly-panicked, pessimistic, battle-ready war-mum to a (I’ll say this quickly and hope you don’t immediately […]
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How to Stop Your Toddler Having a Tantrum
A choose your own adventure guide to dealing with the terrible twos… Trying to find ways to stop your toddler having a tantrum? Not to be unfeeling, but, HAHA. Good luck. I recently ordered a few books on the toddler years as I realised I hadn’t read anything since I […]
7 Things in my H&M Kids Shopping Basket
To buy or not to buy? The Mother Edit shops the best of the high street, so you don’t have to… The best kidswear clothes in H&M right now… 2-pack T-shirts, £9.99 These natty Jungle Book prints are fierce and fun. Bomber jacket, £17.99 I can just imagine Jack bombing […]
How To Care Less About What People Think
How I Gave Up Caring What Other People Thought OK, short answer, I haven’t. BUT, I am trying really hard to care less. People who know me know that I am a bit of a cynic. I find being miserable (in a light-hearted, friendly sort of way) very enjoyable. Sarcasm […]
The Mother Edit: Mother’s Daily Must-Have
Each day I bring you the one thing that’s top of my shopping list. Or pinned on my Pinterest lust-list. Or screen-shotted every two minutes on Instagram. From the cutest new kids clothes (expect a lot of toddler boy buys) to cute mum-worthy fashion buys and all the accessories and […]
I Do Not Like the Sound of My Voice Like This
The annoying truth about ‘mummy voice’ (spoiler alert: I have one). I’ve never spent much time around mums. My mum? Yes. All the time. Every minute I can. But not new mums. I was the first of my mates to have a baby, so pretty much everything has been unchartered […]
Breastfeeding In Public: A Guide
Breastfeeding in public is not a topic worth debating. I cannot be bothered to lay out an argument for or against because quite simply there is no viable ‘against’ argument. It’s what women were given breasts for, and telling them not to use them as intended to nourish their babies […]
News: Bugaboo launches Niark1 Collaboration
If, like me, you’re a sucker for a pretty gadget, the chances are you’re already familiar with Bugaboo. Not only do their pushchairs glide around and make for super-easy navigation (whatever your terrain), they look good too. Particularly since they are renowned for their timely art and fashion collaborations – […]
Review: Ascot Racecourse Family Day
On 2 April, we popped down to Ascot’s Family Day – Jack’s first day at the races (and mine, also). He adores animals, and we often take long country walks in search of the occasional lone horse or sheep, so the prospect of seeing multiple horses running around… I knew […]
Kitchen Karaoke: Sleeping Bunnies (with Lyrics)
The Kitchen Karaoke series continues. As promised, Jack’s choice of song this week. And it’s one of his favourites – Sleeping Bunnies, the nursery rhyme. I’ve, er, put the lyrics below just in case you’re inspired to sing along. Hop little bunnies etc etc. Oh, and don’t expect to get […]