How to feel body positive during and after pregnancy

*collaborative post* I don’t think there’s ever been a time in my life that I’ve loved my body more than when I have been pregnant. I am always so in awe of the pregnant body…

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How to cope when you have the baby blues

*collaborative post* I would like to start this post just by saying the baby blues and postnatal depression are two very different things. Postnatal depression can be a very serious mental illness and if you…

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How to make moving easier when you have kids

*collaborative post* In the past four years we have moved three times. The first of those moves was a big relocation to Hampshire in 2015. It was difficult packing up our whole life in Wales…

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How to make a family beach trip less stressful

Today I have a guest post all about one of my favourite things – family beach days! We live in Swansea which is right on the South Wales coast so we are no strangers to…

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3 things to do to help your baby sleep better

*collaborative post* Ughh, sleep, it is not my favourite topic of conversation at the moment! With a twelve week old baby it is no surprise that the subject of sleep is a very sensitive one…

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4 tips to help you buy your new family car

*collaborative post* When you start a family your bank balance takes a massive blow. There really is no avoiding all the baby/family related spending that starts pretty much from the moment you get pregnant and…

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How to get your child ready for nursery

*collaborative post* This week is a big week for lots of us mums and dads, oh, and our kids too: it’s the start of a new school year. My Leo has moved up into year…

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3 common childhood health conditions (and things you can do to help)

*collaborative post* When it comes to getting poorly, my Alex is a bit of an expert. Alex has been in and out of hospital with chest problems ever since he was 3 months old.The illness…

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Ways to make parenting easier by embracing technology

*collaborative post* Hands up if you love technology. Hands up again if you are totally embracing technology to make your life easier as a parent. I am not even ashamed to say I rely on…

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3 simple ways to beat summer holiday boredom

*collaborative post* The summer holidays are here! We are into week 2 now and so far so good but I am already running out of ideas (and money!) on how to keep the boys entertained.…

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Preparing for life with a newborn – 5 of the many decisions you need to make as a parent to be

*collaborative post* I’m 39 weeks pregnant now you guys. Just 7 little days until baby girl’s due date. I feel prepared and completely unprepared all at the same time. I can sort of remember what…

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6 simple things you can do to relax once you become a parent

*collaborative content* I am about to become a mum for the third time. I am pro mama now, a veteran mother some might say (I wouldn’t but some people might!). Something I have learnt during…

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4 tips to help you prepare for life as a married couple

*collaborative guest post* Oli and I fell out recently. I don’t normally air our dirty laundry here on the blog and I am not going to now but let’s just say, well, this argument was…

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Tips on planning your wedding when you are parents

*collaborative guest post* At the end of May Oli and I celebrated 10 whole years together, that’s a whole decade! We got married six years ago and at the time I had a little tiny…

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10 ways to stay sane as a brand new mum

*collaborative guest post* Being a new mum is amazing, but it isn’t a walk in the park. Between the smiles, the giggles, and the cuddles that make your heart melt, there is sick, poop, and…

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