*This is a sponsored post* Becoming a parent whether it is your first or your fourth is so daunting! Guidelines so often change or are shared by people without the full understanding so it is always essential to ensure you are following the correct guidelines. One of the most important guidelines to follow is certainly…
#Blogtober2018 Breastfeeding a baby with CMPA
So I have mentioned briefly on my Instagram posts but not really on here that Laide has CMPA. We suspected Laide had CMPA when she was about 6 weeks, by 8 weeks I had totally given up dairy to trial and see if it made a difference. Barely a week later we had already seen…
Going from 1 to 2!
I’ve been asked so many times already how I have found going from 1 to 2 children! In all honesty I’ve found it easier than I thought it would be. We have good days and we have bad days! But I find on the bad days it’s just finding a way to adapt and not…
Birth Annoucement and Story – 2 months late!
Well if you follow me on social media you will already know! I gave birth to baby number 2 just over 2 months ago! Laide Harper Sokeyo was born on 6th May 2018! Throughout my pregnancy with Laide I fought to be allowed a water birth. Something that I was denied at the very last…
Bath, Book, Bed
Anybody that knows us will know that we follow no real routine with Lola. I know routine works for many families but it just hasn’t ever worked for us or Lola. There is one small routine that she does love to follow and that is the evenings, Bath, Book, Bed. She reminds us every night…
#EcoverLaundry Challenge
One of the most boring parts of being a parent is the sheer amount of washing that you have to do. Nothing prepared me at all for just how much it would be! Using muslins for everything, poonamis and once weaning is started the amount of food stains is crazy! Ecover has certainly become a…
7 Ways To Combat Your Child’s Confidence Issues
*This is a contributed post* Lacking confidence is a problem that affects millions of children. And it can impact their development and happiness in a very negative manner. Whether you’ve spotted the signs or simply want to prevent it happening, this is one area of parenthood that cannot be ignored. The issues can come from…
Go The Extra Mile With Your Children’s Birthday Party This Year
It’s likely that you’re tired of the same old rigmarole. Every year, you throw a birthday party, every year, you craft goodie bags, and every year, you play party games. Of course, this is beloved by your children, and the effort you have gone to to provide them with this should not be diminished in…
Planning The Perfect Summer Family Picnic In Your Garden
*This is a Collaborative Post* Summer can be the perfect time to enjoy activities outside with your family (providing the sun stays out, and it doesn’t rain). Eating al fresco is a great way to make some fun family memories and switch up your meal times over the school holidays, and a picnic is a…
7 Common Problems Parents Face With Their Children (And Their Solutions)
*This is a contributed post* We tend to think that it’s easy being a child, but then we’re all far away from being a child that we’ve kind of forgotten just how tough it can be! You don’t know anything; you can’t communicate that you’re unhappy (without screaming), and you’re constantly being thrown in new…