I met Kate Thornton recently to ask her if her eight year old son Ben, ever pushes her buttons in the same way that my little Button-Pusher does to me. Ben sounds like he’s a very chilled, very cool kid indeed, who makes his mum beam with pride when she talks about him. As I … More #WorkThatWorks How Kate Thornton makes it work for her, now she’s a Mum.
I’ve written before about how being a parent sometimes makes me feel out of control or that I’m failing at being a mum. A quick straw poll of mum friends, or a glance online at other blogs and magazine articles, and I take some comfort in knowing that I’m clearly not alone in feeling this way. … More In Control Mother Booker.
As I was spraying dry shampoo into my hair for the 4th day on the run last week, it struck me that I wouldn’t have got through the last 2 1/2 years of motherhood without it. I always knew there wouldn’t be time for long soaks in aromatherapy bubble baths once my little Button-Pusher came … More Surviving in the (Mother)hood
Life, inevitably, changes once you have children. I remember being pregnant and swearing blind that Mr Baffled and I thought our lives wouldn’t change that much. But, inevitably, life did change. Of course it did. A teeny tiny human being came to live with us and is working out how she fits into the world … More 4 random things that’ve changed since becoming a parent
Mr Baffled and I went to a wedding recently. A wedding, as we all know, is a joyous affair and a fabulous occasion which allows for getting dressed up in your Sunday best. So there I am: a beautiful dress that makes me feel like a million dollars? Check. Gorgeous evening clutch bag (as opposed to the across-the-body … More Parenting: no heels required
Highly illustrated books for all ages
Yet Another Attempt to Make the World a Better Place by Writing Things
#bookgivingday 14th February 2024
Passionate about Cochrane evidence for kids!
A creative marketing agency specialising in influencer campaigns and activity.
Recipes. Reviews. Ramblings.
Is your little one pushing your buttons? Mine too!
Is your little one pushing your buttons? Mine too!
Life, Love and Dirty Dishes delivers award winning funny tales from the parenting front line delivered with humour and heart. We're all in this together.
Unwrapping parenthood one nappy at a time
slow comfortable style
Motherhood, marathons and more
Baffled & the Button-Pusher 