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Dear First Lady Melania Trump…I Also Have A 12-Year-Old Son

This Mother’s Day, I’m writing to you from one mother to another. You just announced your “Be Best” initiative for children’s well-being…

May 11, 2018

Dear First Lady Melania Trump…I Also Have A 12-Year-Old Son

May 11, 2018

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10 Ways Time In NICU Is Not Maternity Leave

Mums-to-be often dream of maternity leave as a beautiful, joyous and peaceful time with their new bundle of joy; hours of cuddles as you…

Dec 11, 2016

10 Ways Time In NICU Is Not Maternity Leave

Dec 11, 2016

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Orkambi and Vertex: The Horror Of Hope

Your child is diagnosed with the life-shortening, life-limiting, chronic illness that is Cystic Fibrosis. You’re told that your child’s…

Dec 5, 2016

Orkambi and Vertex: The Horror Of Hope

Dec 5, 2016

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A Fair Warning: A Letter To My Son’s New Home Tutors

This morning you will start working with my son, you’ll be in my home for up to 20 hours per week and there are a few things I’d like to…

Dec 2, 2016

A Fair Warning: A Letter To My Son’s New Home Tutors

Dec 2, 2016

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The Story Of The Red Coat

Ten years ago I moved in with one yummy daddy, to his mother’s house, just so we could save for a deposit for a home of our own.

Nov 29, 2016

The Story Of The Red Coat

Nov 29, 2016

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Do You Find Yourself Or Lose Yourself On A Career Break?

One of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made during my 14 working years is the decision to take a career break. A break that I’m currently…

Nov 11, 2016

Do You Find Yourself Or Lose Yourself On A Career Break?

Nov 11, 2016

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Why It’s Good To Be A Baby Scrooge

When a new baby (especially a first baby) arrives home, the presents you receive may seem as numerous as the dirty nappies.

Nov 8, 2016

Why It’s Good To Be A Baby Scrooge

Nov 8, 2016

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Goodbye, Soother

I’ve never been a fan of the soother… Id say this goes back to my childcare training when I worked in a wobbler room.

Nov 7, 2016

Goodbye, Soother

Nov 7, 2016

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Never Use This Word Around A New Parent

We all know, as mothers, fathers and people with common sense that life with a newborn is extremely difficult.

Nov 7, 2016

Never Use This Word Around A New Parent

Nov 7, 2016

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Life After ECMO

So the drama has all calmed down. The tubes are out you get to see his gorgeous pudgy face for the first time and your heart dares to soar…

Oct 29, 2016

Life After ECMO

Oct 29, 2016

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Motherhood not all it's cracked up to be? Don't worry, you're not alone.....welcome to The M Word, for women who happen to be parents.

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