To my dear Jonah, Happy birthday to you, my eldest son. Many people would say that you are quiet and sensitive – and that’s certainly true. But you also have a silly and funny side that cracks me up. You’re quite unique, a little bit alternative. I love that! You definitely stand out amongst your […]
Parenting
Why is Huggy Wuggy so popular? A parent’s view
You’re probably reading this article because your kids like Huggy Wuggy. The plush blue monster is the latest craze amongst young kids. But you might be asking – why is Huggy Wuggy so popular? And what do parents need to know? But first, who – or what, is Huggy Wuggy? Huggy Wuggy is the antagonist […]
Cara is 3! Happy birthday!
Welcome back my friend. Cara is 3, and I hope you enjoy my letter to her on her third birthday. Dear Cara My sweet Little Miss Cara, how has it been only 3 years since you came into our lives? It’s gone by in a flash! You are strong, feisty, determined – you love strongly […]
Lydia Evelyn’s birth story
Welcome back, my friend! I’ve finally found time to write Lydia Evelyn’s birth story! She’s such a treasure, our whole family is in love with her! I wrote Jonah’s birth story and Cara’s birth story too – I don’t want to forget the amazing and life changing experience of giving birth. Each of my three […]
Happy 5th birthday Jonah!
Happy 5th birthday Jonah! All parents say something similar when their child hits another birthday, but I can’t believe you’re turning 5 years old. Where did time go? This time of year is so special to me. The light of the longest days reminds me of that amazing time in my life around the time […]
Child scared of vacuum cleaners? How to help
Is your toddler or child scared of vacuum cleaners? My son, now 4, was absolutely terrified of vacuum cleaners for a couple of years. This fear of such an innocuous household item can seem irrational to adults, but it’s actually very common! Most children will outgrow their fear of vacuum cleaners, but there’s a lot […]
Chalkola Chalk Markers for Christmas creativity + giveaway!
Today I’m sharing the fun we’re having with Chalkola Chalk Markers! And we’re giving away a set of 16 Chalkola Chalk Markers, so if you’d like to enter, just hop straight to the giveaway. I was really happy to hear from Chalkola when they asked if we’d like to try their chalk markers. Although our […]
Happy 2nd birthday, Cara!
Dear Cara Just like that, my baby girl is turning 2! I wrote your birth story, your 1st birthday letter, and here I am writing again as you are about to turn 2 years old. It’s my hope that you will treasure these letters when you are older. I certainly will, since it’s so easy […]
Dear Jonah, you are four!
To my dear Jonah, Happy birthday, my little son. You’re not so little anymore, because now you are 4! I hope that one day you can enjoy reading our letters to you – it’s funny how the small things slip from our memories. We want to treasure it all. You have come so far in […]
The Starting School Book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith – review
Welcome back, my dear friend! Today I’m setting skincare aside to talk about the latest release from one of my favourite parenting authors. Introducing The Starting School Book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith! As new and clueless parents who gravitated towards natural birth, breastfeeding, bed sharing, and attachment parenting, Sarah Ockwell-Smith books and Gentle Parenting (GP) appealed […]
