Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.
Crikey Bikey - TEACH YOUR KIDS TO RIDE A BIKE WITHOUT STABILISERS
We bought Jacob a bike for his birthday last year, but he refuses to ride it as it doesn't have stabilisers, 'I'm not riding my bike without stabilisers', and that was that - he was adamant that he would fall, he can't ride his bike without his stabilisers. No matter the encouragement his bigger brothers gave him, or me and his dad, nothing, he simply wasn't going to do it.
The End of Yet Another Era - Teenage Son Finished School
The end of yet another era. They come thick and fast, too fast.
It only seems like yesterday when he was my baby boy, my first baby, oh how I used to just cuddle him hours and hours on end, never wanting to let him go or let him out of my sight and now he's a fully fledged grown up. Whilst there's apart of me that's a little sad, I'm also incredibly proud of him and excited. I am excited for the future, his future, and I can't wait to see what he does with his life.
What do you do if your school application is rejected
Summer starts full-time school this September. My little princess is going to big school.
She already attends nursery every morning at the school in which I would like her to go to Reception, the same school Jacob goes too. However, this school is out of our catchment area (only by a few meters), so there is a chance that our application will be rejected.
Best Dog Walk in the Broads
Part of the National Park family, the Broads are a network of rivers and lakes. This beautiful and magical area spans across two counties, Suffolk and Norfolk. The lakes, known as broads, were formed by the flooding of peat workings many years ago, and the Carlton Marshes, a nature reserve based in the heart of the Broads, comprises over 100 acres of grazing marsh, fens and peat pools. It is one of the best dog walks in the Broads.
Centre Parcs -Family Holiday 2015
Our summer holiday didn't quite go to plan this year. We didn't have the hot weather, white beaches, poolside sun lounges holiday we had planned for
Do We Ever Stop Worrying About Our Children?
No matter how old our children are, the worries never seem to go away. From concerns about their health and happiness to fears about careers, finances, and the future, parenting is a lifelong journey of hope, love, and wondering what lies ahead. In this post, I reflect on the challenges of raising children in an uncertain world and why a parent's concern never truly ends.
Growing Pains in Children: Symptoms, Night Leg Pain, and What Helped
This past week, Lewis has been struggling with what seemed to be growing pains in his legs, particularly during the evening and at night. If you have ever had a child wake up crying with aching legs or pain behind their knees, you will know just how upsetting it can be as a parent.
Christmas car parking craziness
Navigate the chaos of Christmas car parking with our tips and personal stories. Discover strategies to make your holiday shopping stress-free and enjoyable, even in the busiest parking lots.
Why Did She Curl Her Feet When Putting Shoes On?
Why did she curl her toes whenever we tried to put her shoes on? I share our experience with her unusual little habit, the things we tried and why I later wondered whether sensory processing could have played a part.
How to Stop Losing Socks: My Battle With the Never Ending Odd Sock Problem
Are you constantly finding odd socks in the laundry basket? You're not alone. Discover simple, practical ways to keep sock pairs together, reduce laundry frustration, and finally put an end to the never-ending mystery of missing socks.
Taking My Daughter for Her 1 Year Vaccinations
Today was vaccination day for my little girl, and honestly, I was dreading it far more than she was.
She had her 1 year vaccinations today, which meant three injections altogether, and despite already going through this stage with all three of my boys, I was still unbelievably nervous leading up to the appointment. You would think by the fourth child I would have mastered staying calm, but apparently not.