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The 8 Year Old Sleep Regression

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8 year old sleep regression Boy in bed

I’m sure you’ve heard of the 8 month sleep regression? One of numerous sleep regressions that happen where your baby, who was sleeping well, decides that closing his eyes as akin to torture and refuses to go to sleep. What you may not have heard of, is the 8 year old sleep regression. This is […]

Filed Under: Parenting Older Children

How to Do Toy Rotation

Written by Josie

Toys that can be rotated in a toy rotation

While I’m a pretty rubbish cleaner, I do like my house to be tidy and organised. Young children’s toys can make this somewhat challenging! Children in the UK have a huge number of toys these days and mine are no different. I’ve found that a toy rotation system helped me keep toys organised, as well […]

Filed Under: Babies and Toddlers

What is a Danger Nap?

Written by Josie

Little girl having a danger nap on a blue sofa with a red pillow

If you move in parenting circles you may have heard the term danger nap, uttered in whispered horror by mums and dads. You might even have experienced it for yourself. Personally, I was so frightened of them, I used to have nightmares that my toddler had taken a danger nap. But what is a danger […]

Filed Under: Toddlers

How to Become a Work from Home Mum Book

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Work from home mum book On table with cup of coffee

Having been a work from home mum for the last 8 years, I decided I wanted to write a book to help other mums who wanted to find a flexible way to work around their family. I planned the write this book at the start of 2021 abs almost didn’t when the government announced that […]

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Early Morning Waking in Babies and Toddlers

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Early morning waking in babies and toddlers

When you’ve finally managed to get your baby or toddler sleep through the night, you’ll be overjoyed. Baby sleep is the holy grail of parenting. To start with, even if your baby wakes up at 5am, you’ll be over the moon if you get 6 hours hours of unbroken sleep. However, after a while, you’ll […]

Filed Under: Babies and Toddlers

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A blog about trying to raise independent kids while retaining a sense of humour. Me: I’m Josie, a 44 year old introvert and former librarian. Them: My husband Chris, Boy Child who is 12 and Girl Child who is 10. The others: Hera the cat and Baxter the dog. Read More…

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