To my darling almost three year old, As I hold you tonight, the night before your third birthday, I watch as you sleep soundly. I can remember the first night we spent together so clearly. It was just you and…
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I see lots of parents talking about the “terrible twos” and what awful little dictators their two year olds are. Parents asking “how do I get my two year old to behave?”, tales of huge tantrums over the colour of…
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Following on from my Top Toys For Toddlers – Bathroom Edition, here’s some of the best toddler and baby toys found in your kitchen. 1. Knives I’m not sure what caused the obsession with this one, I’m starting to think how…
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It feels silly to complain about feeling lonely when you haven’t peed solo in nearly three years, but somehow a little person acting like your shadow doesn’t quite feel the same as real adult company. Or to complain about feeling…
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Most of the time I find that parenting gently or respectfully can be second nature. It’s about following your instincts, treating your child with understanding and respect, modelling the behaviours you want them to adopt. Sometimes though, especially as you…
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