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Becoming a Mum – The Many Shocks of New Motherhood

Written by Josie

Becoming a mum: woman with sleeping baby

When I decided I wanted to have a baby I knew nothing about babies. Despite being almost 30, none of my close friends had babies and there were no babies in my family. In hindsight I think that was probably for the best. Had I known what I was letting myself in for I’d have […]

Filed Under: Babies

The 8 Year Old Sleep Regression

Written by Josie

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

Written by Josie

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 […]

Filed Under: Work at Home Mum

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A blog about trying to raise independent kids while retaining a sense of humour. Me: I’m Josie, a 47 year old introvert and former librarian. Them: My husband Chris, Boy Child who is 15 and Girl Child who is 13. The others: Hera the cat and Baxter the dog. Read More…

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