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 […]
Tag: motherhood
HG Awareness Day: One Hyperemesis Gravidarum Sufferer’s Story
When I look back on my pregnancy I remember a range of emotions. I was scared, yes, but mostly excited. It felt like what I was doing was the most important thing I (or anyone else) had ever done. I watched endless hours of One Born Every Minute, I prepped […]
Preparing for Birth; Tips from Midwife Bridget Sheeran
In this Q&A for The Mother Edit, Bridget Sheeran, Midwife and author of Preparing for Birth: Colouring your Pregnancy Journey (Hammersmith Health Books) gives us her top tips on preparing for birth. In the early days of pregnancy how can expectant mothers prepare themselves for birth? The best way is […]
#KitchenKaraoke: Rolling in the Deep (& a Love Letter to Adele)
Our latest Kitchen Karaoke is one of our all-time favourites and a sure-fire pick me up; Adele’s Rolling in the Deep. And I just want to say this… Thank you Adele for providing a song for every occasion; this song is guaranteed to make my boy dance and giggle no […]
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 […]
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 – […]
All I Want for Mother’s Day
Out and about tomorrow? It’s not too late to grab a beautiful Mother’s Day treat for the most important woman in your life. Are you reading this Jack? Turn Peppa Pig off and to the shops with you son! If you’re in London pop along to Selfridges or the Jo […]