The best investments you can make in yourself have almost nothing to do with money and everything to do with where you place your attention, energy, and time. When you are moving through a transition, whether that is motherhood, a career pivot, a return to work, or a...
Working with new families often meant research was my best hack for finding new baby products, testing them, and ensuring they met my standards. In addition, I often looked at the toys and books, which would not be just another item that lands in a bin or charity shop...
A sea of masked parents stand at the school gates, 2m apart. I lock eyes with one Mum. I ask her how she is, and we exchange a knowing look which says: “I see you, keep going. You are a superhero”. Then I hear her lying words, “I’m really well, thanks, and you?”. My...
Communicating with your brand new baby is a challenge; understanding their needs and wants is not as simple as we would wish. Finding a way to understand little ones can be rewarding, fun and will help with their confidence and other important skills. Nikki Jamieson...
Maternity leave comes with many long walks and prams are not always the best options, especially in the countryside. If you have decided you would like to carry your baby in a sling, you may feel overwhelmed by all the different options and have no idea where to...
You’re going back to work after maternity leave. Your childcare is lined up, dates/hours with your employer are agreed, and a masterplan to tackle household duties might even be in the cards. But the one thing that mothers tend to forget is a plan to help them...