When I was pregnant with our twins, I genuinely thought I had all the information I needed. I read all the pregnancy books. I followed every āwhat to expectā Instagram account out there. I went to antenatal classes and paid close attention. I believed I was prepared. Really. Thenā¦ I came home with two tiny …
How to Set Boundaries With Your Children Without Feeling Crushed by Mum Guilt
Let me be honest with you. I used to really struggle with saying no to my kids. Especially when they started cryingā¦ or gave me those impossible puppy eyes. I would give in ā even when I was frustrated, or angry. Not because I didnāt know I shouldā¦ But because it felt AWFUL. (Like awful …
Why I Put My Relationship BEFORE My Children (And Why Thatās Actually Good for Them)
I know ā¦ this might sound shocking at first. A while ago, I shared on Instagram that I put my relationship with my husband before my kids. And let me tell you, the comments went WILD. I got everything from, āIāll ALWAYS put my kids first!ā to, āWhat kind of mum are you to say …
How to Find Time for Self-Care as a Busy Mum (Without Adding More Pressure)
Letās talk about self care. I know. Another post about self-care. Stay with me please. Because when youāre a busy mum, āself-careā often feels like one of those things people with time talk about. People who drink hot coffee. People who pee alone. Magical creatures. Iāve been blogging for years now, and if thereās one …
How To Keep Your Relationship Alive After Having a Baby
Letās just say it out loud. Having a baby changes everything. Your body. Your sleep. Your patience. And yesā¦ your relationship. Not because you suddenly stopped caring about your partner. But because youāre exhausted, overwhelmed, and barely have time to shower ā let alone have a meaningful conversation. If youāve ever thought, āWe feel more …
People Judge Your Parenting? Hereās Why It’s Actually a Good Thing!
Let me start with a confession. I care about what other people think of me. I hate the idea of being judged as a mum. But it doesn’t stop me from being the mum I want to be. Iām writing this blog post because so many mums I talk to ā friends, readers, and even …