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Emma’s Diary: 2 years into motherhood, how have I changed?
Partnering with Emma’s Diary has helped me reach so many prospective parents, newborn mums and toddler handlers – I love hearing your feedback and support, thank you! Working with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle controversial subjects. Today I’m reflecting on how I’ve changed – for better and for worse, two years into my parenting journey. Thank you Emma’s Diary for giving me this platform to share my innermost thoughts. Wow, where did that 2 years go? I feel as if I’ve blinked and I’ve now got a two-year-old toddler on my hands. People were right when they told me to make the…
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Emma’s Diary: Please stop asking mums when they’ll have another baby!
Partnering with Emma’s Diary has helped me reach so many prospective parents, newborn mums and toddler handlers – I love hearing your feedback and support, thank you! Working with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle controversial subjects. I’ve covered lots of subjects but one that always comes up is: unsolicited advice and how to handle it. Today’s post is all about one of the questions we *don’t* want to be asked as Mothers. Motherhood is a wild ride. It’s filled with moments of pure love coupled with moments of pure exhaustion. It’s both fleeting and slow-going at times. I am into a new…
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Thank You Midwives on International Day of the Midwife
International Day of the Midwife is Sunday May 5th 2024. As a mum who has experienced incredible midwife care, I couldn’t let this day pass without expressing my deepest gratitude and admiration for them. May 5th marks a special day dedicated to honouring the dedication, compassion, and hard work of midwives. From the moment we find out we’re expecting, to the beautiful journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond, midwives play an invaluable role in our lives. Appreciate the amazing work of midwives within the NHS and organizations like the NCT (National Childbirth Trust). NCT provides essential support and guidance to mothers-to-be and new mums. Thank you NHS Let’s talk about…
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24 Month Milestones & Development For Your Toddler
Can you believe it? My little bundle of joy is now a thriving toddler, full of energy, curiosity, and boundless enthusiasm. The last two years have absolutely flown by. This blog post is dedicated to any fellow toddler parents. As your toddler continues to grow and explore the world around them, they’ll be reaching some exciting milestones along the way. So grab a cup of coffee (or a well-deserved glass of wine), and let’s chat about all the amazing things your two-year-old is up to! Language & Communication First things first, let’s talk about language development. By the time your toddler reaches the ripe old age of two, they’ll likely…
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Emma’s Diary Feature: We Aren’t Doing Elf On The Shelf Or Christmas Eve Boxes – Here’s Why…
Partnering with Emma’s Diary has helped me reach so many prospective parents, newborn mums and toddler handlers. Working with this platform is one of my proudest writing achievements and I love having the opportunity to tackle controversial subjects. Today’s blog post has already received LOTS of comments and arguments, but it’s a subject I think we need to tackle. ‘Tis the season to be festive… but it’s also the season for a bit of one-upmanship and social media bragging. When you become a parent, you realise how much Instagram vs Reality is a thing. If you’re anything like me, you’ll have been surrounded by piles of washing with a crying baby only to jump on your…
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