Parents Who Judge Other Parents
As parents, many of us have been on the receiving end of well-meaning parenting advice at some point and often from people who don’t have children of their own. Before I had my son, I…
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The Ghosts of Friendships Past
I read in The New York Times that Charlize Theron ended her relationship with Sean Penn by ‘ghosting’ him. Ghosting is a term used to describe a way of ending a romantic relationship by cutting off…
Pregnancy after Miscarriage
Written in partnership with the The Portland Hospital. When I got pregnant just 3-months after my miscarriage, I was still dealing with lingering feelings of loss and sadness. I thought seeing the word ‘Pregnant’ appear…
Three International Children’s Charities You Should Donate Start Donating to
Children can be very vulnerable, and as parents who are capable of providing for their kids with amazing privileges, it’s up to us back to the less fortunate, opportunities for a better life. If you…
I Didn’t Win
I am always telling my son that not everything is about winning or losing, and sometimes the biggest enjoyment can come just from the thrill of the race. This is usually when he is not the…
Are you a Radiator or a Drain online?
I think it was Oprah Winfrey who once said that people can be divided into two camps – radiators and drains. Radiators beam warmth, kindness, love, happiness and enthusiasm. They smile when you walk into a room, are…
A Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Last week, I attended the WI Centenary Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, hosted by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. It was a brilliant day and I even got to shake hands with a real-life Princess!…
One Too Many
Last week, I went out with a group of friends with the intention of having one glass of wine; but a glass soon turned into sharing a bottle, which turned into another and the next…
Three Posh Frocks
I have a wardrobe full of clothes that belong in the life I used to live, but I still can’t quite bring myself to clear them out. I have shoes that are impractical for the school run, the…
How to Work from Home During Half-Term
Set your alarm for 5am to get a head start on your inbox before everyone wakes up. Be careful not to turn on the TV or radio in case your 5-year old hears and thinks it…
No Man
When I ask the Greek God(zilla) a question that he does not want to answer, or about something he does not want to think about, involves him having to get up off the sofa or…
The Women in my Life
I am a woman’s woman. A girl’s girl. A fully signed up member of the sisterhood, sans travelling pants. If you are a woman, chances are I’ll have your back. If we are friends, I…
