Mother Distracted

Readers of this blog may recall that my own attempts at breastfeeding were not particularly successful and, after 10 weeks with sitting wit...

Procrastinators of the world - and I'm including myself in their number - will do anything to avoid taking action. In fact, I believe ...

Wimbledon may be over but there's no chance of rain stopping play now that Caitlin and Ieuan have found a sport they can actually play t...

We all want the best for our kids. We want them to get the best education, to have their pick of jobs, and to live incredible lives. But hav...

We all know how important good levels of health are, but when it comes to your kids, that level of importance gets kicked up a few notches. ...

This is a really cute and whimsical board book about breastfeeding.  It has been created for the enjoyment and engagement of babies, toddler...

After the recent heatwave in which the UK experienced the hottest June day since the summer of 1976, NHS England and the Met Office are remi...

It's been so hot of late that the kids have really been struggling to get to sleep.  Ieuan can't quite believe how hot it is and kee...

When you're a stay at home mum, especially one who has given up a good job, your mind quickly turns to ways in which you can boost the f...

There are a variety of important things that parents need to be able to teach their children. One of these things is how to deal with financ...

The thing about being an 'older' mum is that just as you are coming to terms with the end of your fertility, your daughter is approa...

A couple of years ago we lost Caitlin.  A family squabble over lunch in Cardiff Bay led to an act of defiance and our feisty little daughter...

Kids are growing up faster than ever. You only have to switch on the news to hear of another child subjected to online bullying, or bein...

If you think back to the happiest times in your childhood, I'll bet a lot of your memories involve being outdoors.  Whether it's ...

When you become a mother, all selfishness tends to fly out of the window. Overnight, your responsibilities for your own happiness pales in c...