I’m not great at negotiating, I tend to feel bad asking outright what I want and shy away from difficult conversations. This isn’t a problem toddlers have! So I’ve been watching my two year old’s strategies and here is how to negotiate like a toddler…. Tip 1 – Ask for something more outrageous than the… Read More Negotiating like a toddler
This week I took part in the Interview with a Parent series on The Doubting Thomas Blog. After 2 years I still don’t feel like a proper responsible parent so I was flattered to be asked. He asked some good questions that got me thinking…so if you are interested in the answers check it out… Read More Interview with a parent
Wonderlights is a very impressive light trail through the grounds of Palmerstown House Estate in Co Kildare. I had booked it weeks before knowing the Irish weather can be temperamental, but as we were driving down in heavy rain we did wonder if we were a bit mad, but in the end it didn’t dampen… Read More Review – Wonderlights
If you like exploring nature with kids a walk in the woods can be a fun adventure, especially in autumn when the leaves are changing colour and the trees keep you sheltered from the chilly winds.Last week I was in Center Parcs (read my review here) and I was disappointed I didn’t get to spend… Read More 7 woodland walks in Ireland
The long awaited Center Parcs in Longford (the first in Ireland) opened this summer to much fanfare. It seems you can’t go anywhere now without seeing huge posters of happy kids in the woods, including one the length of the arrivals hall at Dublin Airport. Instagram is awash with posts of celebrities enjoying a walk… Read More A short break in the new Center Parcs Longford
My top tip for a successful baby bathtime is get the biggest fluffiest towel you can find – and right now my favourite is from The White Company. My baby has always loved having a bath, she enjoys splashing and playing with floaty toys. However the drying and dressing process has always been a bit… Read More Review – Baby Towels
The Daily Mail published a typical woman bashing article recently saying working mums contribute to childhood obesity. My first thought (after f#*k you Daily Mail) was I hope any women working for that rag are thoroughly ashamed. Now it’s working mums, next week it’ll be stay at home mums, there’s always something mums are being… Read More Working mum skills
We had an excellent Good Friday this year. The sun was shining (which considering it was hailing last week is pretty good in itself). We went for a lovely walk in the park and had lunch in a cafe, then a few drinks in the pub in the afternoon – but which of those activities… Read More Good Friday
Daddy’s and their daughters have a special bond – someone told me this when I was pregnant. I didn’t really know what it meant until now, when I can definitely say my little toddler is a Daddy’s Girl. He was away for a few days recently and the look of excitement on her little face… Read More Daddy’s Girl
Prior to returning to work this week I had a week to smooth the transition for my 8 month old baby into crèche. I had steeled myself for major disruptions to sleep patterns, and the stress of a tearful few days, but my little super trooper was a star. She didn’t cry when I left,… Read More Tips for a successful crèche induction week
The Wandering Pram 