I have just heard that Frédérick Leboyer died! I met him once, maybe 10 years ago or more, at a Doula UK weekend retreat. He was very old, and i have to admit that at that time, i thought he was a little bit off the...
Oh my gosh - I am feeling just SO hormonal!! Yes, that’s the cry of many of our mums following birth - especially as the “baby blues” hit on day 3 to 5. Strangely enough it is actually a drop in hormones that makes mums feel...
We know that your first Mother's day - either as a bump or with a new baby - is just that “extra” bit special, so we have been looking at wonderful ways that your partners / friends / family can help you celebrate and acknowledge...
Be Bold for Change As we celebrate International Women’s Day I wondered do mums have a role to play in “closing the gender gap”? The day originated in the early 1900’s to celebrate the achievements of women, socially, economically and politically - and calls women to protest...
Did you buy your partner a gift for Valentines or are you planning some time together in, perhaps using some of Sallyann suggestions in her previous blog? A couple of years ago I used to fret on “special days” over what gifts to buy for my...
Grandma’s Gift When I was around 7 years old, I went on my first ever “sleep-over” to my Grandparents house. Freedom without my mum, dad or brother - just time alone for me to be the centre of attention - and I LOVED it and became...
When you are pregnant, you might have anticipated that life with a baby is going to be perfect! Just you and your partner snuggling up each day with your newborn, all cute and loving! How romantic!! Yet when the time comes, there is very little...
Baby carrying - is it just for a “certain type” of parent?? Yes - absolutely - it is for the EVERY ONE OF YOU type of parent /grandparents / aunties / uncles ...
At around 6 months (or possibly earlier) you may want to start a bedtime routine that includes reading a story to help your child settle to sleep. This is believed to help with their communication, memory and vocal skills as well as being a “set point”...