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To the mummy who is worried about whether her decisions are right. They are. Your decisions are always right, because you know your children best, because you love them the…

You matter. Yes YOU!

As parents it’s all too often far to easy to forget about you. And the truth is YOU matter. Yes YOU! I really am talking to you. So this week…

You Are Enough

Dear Mummy, You are enough. You are the best mummy your little one(s) could have. You are a good partner. You are a good person. You are not a failure.…

Yes I Am Still Breastfeeding

It’s funny how over the years my opinions on so many things have changed. Maybe I have mellowed with age, or maybe I have now just lived enough of life…

I Wonder If I’ll Always Want Just One More….

I have always only wanted two children. It was my life plan. My logic even as a teenager ran something like this: Two children are the right amount. Two children…

Do You Wish You Had A Way To Help Others Understand Pathological Demand Avoidance?

Well, now hopefully you do. What’s more it’s completely free and neither you nor they will need to leave the comfort of home. Whether you are a teacher wanting to…

Why Special Interests Matter

When it comes to Autism, I’ve worked over the years at both ends of the spectrum, from non-verbal infants to highly articulate teenagers, from Options programmes to ABA, in state…

Why Does No-One Talk About Hard It Is To Give Up? A Breastfeeding Post.

It’s well documented how hard it can be to establish breastfeeding. There are breastfeeding groups, midwives and health visitors. And although the system isn’t perfect, if you need help you…

Why Do Children On The Spectrum Ask Repetitive Questions? And How Can We Reassure Them?

As both a teacher and a mum, I can testify to how frustrating it can be to be asked the same question over and over again – especially if you…

Which Planner Is Right For You?

Every year I spend literally hours trying to find the perfect planner for me. Because the reality is with so many fantastic ones out there we really are spoilt for…

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How Can Your Save Money When Booking A Disney Cruise?

Now this one has to be a topic that is very dear to my heart, after all the more money I save when I book a cruise the sooner I…

By Victoria|Jan 15, 2020

2019 Stocking Fillers

Chocolate Brussels – £9.95, Hot Chocolate Spoon – £3.95 And Personalised Mug – £9.95 Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Chocolate and of course Hot Chocolate makes everything feel that little…

By Victoria|Dec 19, 2019

2019 Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide

*This post contains PR samples. As always all opinions are my own. Innovative Kitchen Set Of 3 Cake Tins – £21.95 This fabulous set of upside down cake tins are…

By Victoria|Dec 18, 2019

Educational Gifts For Children 2019

*This post contains PR samples As a teacher and a mum, I love gifts that children think are just fun but where I know that actually they are busy learning.…

By Victoria|Dec 18, 2019

Family Christmas Eve Box Preparation 2019

*This post contains a mixture of PR samples and items I have bought for my family. All are items I love. As always all opinions are my own. I have…

By Victoria|Dec 15, 2019

Are You a Going To The Country Living Christmas Fair?

*We have been gifted tickets to the Country a Living Christmas Fair in return for this post. The photographs within are my own taken at their fairs on previous years.…

By Victoria|Dec 2, 2019