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Emma’s Diary Feature: How we survived the 2 year sleep regression
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. Thank you Emma’s Diary for giving me this platform to share my innermost thoughts. Today’s brand new post is all about how we handled the dreaded two year sleep regression. So, your beautiful little bundle of joy has just turned 2. What a rollercoaster ride the past two years have been. Now you can enjoy a hot cup of tea, set up activities for enjoyment, communicate,…
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Getting Back into a Routine After Christmas: Toddler Edition!
Christmas has come and gone, and we’ve swapped sparkly chaos for… January. It’s that time when we trade festive fun for finding socks in the morning again. If you’re feeling a bit argh about getting your toddler back into a routine post-holidays, don’t worry— we are too! But, with a little patience and my savvy tricks, you can ease everyone (yourself included) back into the swing of things. 1. Start Small, Aim Big It’s tempting to overhaul everything in one day, but toddlers thrive on gradual transitions. Pick one routine—like bedtime—and focus on nailing that before tackling others. Think baby steps, not leaps. ✨ Pro Tip: If bedtime’s slipped an…
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10 Best Alternative Advent Calendars for Toddlers & Young Children
December 1st is here on Sunday – can you believe it!? What better way to start the magic and excitement than with an advent calendar that’s fun, unique, and perfect for little hands? If you’re looking to break away from the usual chocolate-filled countdown, I’ve got you covered! Whether you want something educational, interactive, or just plain cute, here are 10 alternative advent calendars for toddlers and young children that will have them counting down to Christmas in the most magical way! 1. LEGO DUPLO Advent Calendar Let’s kick off with something that little builders will LOVE! This LEGO DUPLO advent calendar is ideal for toddlers who are fascinated by…
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Why Buying a Used Car Is Actually a Brilliant Choice
It’s sad to say, but used cars get a bad rap sometimes. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to watch over fuel costs, but the second you want to save money on the whole car, that’s when the judgment comes in. For years, there’s been this outdated idea that buying a used car means settling for something unreliable, scrappy, or second best. But is that even true? No! Absolutely not! Those days are long gone, or else they better be! For the most part, modern used cars are nothing like the stereotypes, and there’s no reason to feel anything but pride when you drive one home. Besides, buying a used car…
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Helping Your Family Live with the Loss of a Loved One
Losing a loved one is, let’s face it, the absolute worst. It’s hard, unpredictable, and if you have young kids, your heart breaks for them because they don’t fully understand what has happened. But, you know what? You can get through it together, as a family, and come out the other side even stronger than ever. Here’s how… 1. Talk About Them—Even the Awkward Bits You might be tempted to shut down and avoid talking about your lost loved one, especially in front of the kids, but you should do the exact opposite! Talk about them a lot, the good and the bad; the funny anecdotes and the touching moments.…
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