Helping Kids Adjust to Two Homes
Helping kids adjust to two homes is one of the hardest parts of separation. You watch them pack their bags every week. You see the confusion on their faces when they can’t remember which house their favorite toy is at. You notice how they’re quieter than usual after transitions. You worry constantly about whether they’re […]
Managing Different Parenting Styles in Co-Parenting
Struggling with different parenting styles in co-parenting? You’re not alone. One house has 8pm bedtime. The other has “whenever they’re tired.” One parent bans screens. The other lets them watch YouTube all afternoon. One insists on vegetables. The other serves nuggets and chips three nights running. When you were together, these differences caused arguments. Now […]
When Co-Parents Don’t Agree: Conflict Resolution
When co-parents don’t agree, everything becomes harder. School choice. Medical decisions. Holiday arrangements. Bedtimes. Screen time. Even what the child eats for dinner becomes a battle. You’re not together anymore, but you still have to make joint decisions. And when you disagree – which is often – the conflict affects everyone, especially the children. I’ve […]
Mum Rage UK 2025: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Survive It Without Shame
Mum Rage UK 2025: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Survive It Without Shame No one talks about it at baby group. The sudden flash of anger when the noise will not stop, when the mental load spills over, when you feel invisible. Mum rage is real, it is common, and it […]
Back to School Hacks UK 2025: 15 Shortcuts That Save Your Sanity
Back to school season in the UK is not crisp shirts and smiling photos. It is missing shoes, endless forms, and the question of what to pack for lunch every single day. Here are the hacks that make September survivable in real life, tested by mums who know the chaos. September is not about perfection. […]
When Kids Say ‘I’m Bored’: Why It’s Not a Bad Thing (And How to Respond)
“I’m bored!” It’s the phrase that can send a shiver down a parent’s spine. But child psychologists say boredom isn’t the enemy — it’s a hidden opportunity for creativity and growth. Here’s how to handle it without stress. Summer holidays, rainy weekends, or even quiet evenings — it’s almost guaranteed that at some point, your […]
Back to School Anxiety: How UK Mums Can Prepare Kids (and Themselves) for September Without Tears
September is creeping closer, and while new uniforms and sharpened pencils look exciting on Instagram, many UK mums are quietly dreading the tears, the school-gate nerves, and the emotional rollercoaster of back-to-school anxiety. Here’s how to make this September softer—for your kids and for you. Every August, Google searches for “back to school anxiety UK” […]
Luteal Phase Rage: How to Survive Without Losing Your Mind
Luteal phase rage. That week before your period where even the sound of someone breathing too loudly can make you want to move to another planet. Here’s how I survived it without losing my mind (and my family). We don’t talk enough about luteal phase rage—that hormonal cocktail of exhaustion, irritation, and explosive emotion that […]
Makeup Meal Prep Hack with Cling Film – TikTok Trend for Mums
This viral ‘Makeup Meal Prep’ hack is sweeping TikTok and mums are curious: is it genius time-saver or skin breakout waiting to happen? We break it down (plus safe ways to try it and affordable tools on Amazon UK). Social feeds are full of influencers laying out full makeup routines – foundation, concealer, blush, bronzer […]
Summer Saver Strategies: Teaching Kids About Money While Schools Are Out
Summer Money Lessons for Kids That Actually Stick Turn ordinary summer days into lasting lessons about money, confidence, and choices – without pressure or perfection. Summer is more than just a break from school. It is a time to slow down, connect more deeply as a family, and introduce gentle life lessons without a classroom. […]