SLEEP TRAINING: WHAT WORKED FOR US

SLEEP TRAINING: WHAT WORKED FOR US

Taking the advice of a friendly toddler sleep whisperer is one of the best decisions I've taken this year! Sharing here what's worked for us.

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10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

10 OUTDOOR TRIPS WITH A TODDLER IN HAMPSHIRE

Outdoors is the thing these days so finding places with space, things to do, coffee and loos is key! Here's Little P's top 10 in Hampshire

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HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

HAVE YOU TRIED 1-2-1 COACHING YET?

Because if you haven't then now is the right time, especially in an odd period of life when it is so hard to focus and reflect on priorities

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HAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

HAMPSHIRE WITH A TODDLER IN TOW

We're spoilt for choice in Hampshire by countryside, parks, gardens, beaches, pubs and cafes. Here's the places we love not to forget!

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2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

2ND BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY (AT HOME)

Our photos and memories from a fun old fashioned time at home to celebrate a second birthday. There's a lot to like about these simple times!

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2 YEARS OLD 24 THINGS AT 24 MONTHS

2 YEARS OLD 24 THINGS AT 24 MONTHS

2 years old already! How did that happen? Here's 24 things about my 2 year old at 24 months old, and many more than 24 favourite photos too!

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GREEN PEOPLE HAND SANITISER AND FOAM

GREEN PEOPLE HAND SANITISER AND FOAM

Thank goodness for Green People and their hand sanitiser and hand foam. So useful at home as well as out and about. And my toddler loves the foam too!

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PERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY

PERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY

'You love Daddy this much' and 'dared to dream' are 2 excellent personalised Wonderbly books that we were kindly sent. Toddler and Mummy very much approve!

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AN ODE TO MY MATERNITY LEAVE

AN ODE TO MY MATERNITY LEAVE

Going back to work and having the little one in nursery is excellent, but there are plenty of things to miss about maternity leave too

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CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

CORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY

Four days in Cornwall in the rain isn't really what you want from a summer holiday. No bother - even a rainy day on the beach is an adventure for a baby.

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HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY

HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY

His first birthday - a little blog for me to capture the happy memories and photos. Such a fun weekend for us all, smiles, parties, candles and a tractor

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THE NOWABABY COOL BREEZE SEAT LINER

THE NOWABABY COOL BREEZE SEAT LINER

We were sent the Nowababy Cool Breeze Seat Liner to try just as the heatwave arrived. Here's my review. I think it is fantastic and it keeps my baby cool.

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MY BABY IS ONE: 12 THINGS IN 12 MONTHS

MY BABY IS ONE: 12 THINGS IN 12 MONTHS

A year ago I was in hospital with a new born and no guidebook! Yesterday we celebrated him being a one year old! The year that changed our lives!

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THE END OF MY MATERNITY LEAVE

THE END OF MY MATERNITY LEAVE

Maternity leave has come to an end. A year ago, it felt like such a long time. Today it feels like a few moments ago. My thoughts on work & nusery.

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HANDMADE PARTIES – DINOSAUR EXCAVATION PARTY

HANDMADE PARTIES – DINOSAUR EXCAVATION PARTY

A fantastic childrens party for dinosaur enthusiasts in the New Forest. We were invited to try out this new party concept and it set the bar very high!

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DORSET MINIBREAK

DORSET MINIBREAK

Had you asked 10 months ago if a minibreak with a baby could be relaxing I'd have laughed... Well, a Dorset staycation through a baby's eyes is magical, and relaxing!

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BOOK REVIEW FOR MUMS – THE JOY OF BEING

BOOK REVIEW FOR MUMS – THE JOY OF BEING

Marina Pearson's new book supports mums in stressing less and living more. I found helpful and thought provoking ideas to approach my working mum life.

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TRAVEL WITH A BABY – 65 TIPS

TRAVEL WITH A BABY – 65 TIPS

With research, learning and practice, stress-free travel with a baby is possible! I did a lot of research - friends, blogs, google and learning by doing. 65 handy tips for other new mums anxious about taking their first trip with baby.

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ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

Another day, another bluebell hunt... Living where we do we're spoilt for choice and baby loves a forest stroll! As well as coffee, cake and a play date!

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MY PREGNANCY AND BIRTH DIARY

MY PREGNANCY AND BIRTH DIARY

39+1 weeks on from baby arriving at 39+1 weeks I am finally sharing my pregnancy and birth diary. I am so glad to have this diary as already I have forgotten so much.

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WEANING: EARLY ADVENTURES WITH FOOD

WEANING: EARLY ADVENTURES WITH FOOD

I was nervous about weaning, convinced baby would choke on every mouthful and hate everything I cooked. Happily, apart from one demoralising blip, so far he loves food. A great result for us both! Him as he loves his meals and me as I’m finally learning to cook and menu plan! As with…

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IF MY BABY COULD TALK – 8 MONTHS OF WONDER

IF MY BABY COULD TALK – 8 MONTHS OF WONDER

If my baby could talk, I wonder what he would say about all the little things in every day life… What do all those little smiles, laughs, or cries as we go about all the little things in the day really mean. What is he thinking and feeling? So as we hit our…

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THREE PEAS IN WINTER

THREE PEAS IN WINTER

Three peas in winter - a round up of sun, sand and seasonal adventures

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FAMILY HOLIDAY IN ABU DHABI AND 32 TRAVEL TIPS

FAMILY HOLIDAY IN ABU DHABI AND 32 TRAVEL TIPS

It’s daunting booking a long haul flight and family holiday with a six month old… More daunting, given our history, was booking it before he arrived, when he was still a dream. When we found out we were pregnant we had an amazing trip to Kerala planned and paid for… We backed out…

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CAPTURING THE PERFECT BABY PHOTO

CAPTURING THE PERFECT BABY PHOTO

We were invited to this baby photo shoot which included a complimentary printed image. Hands up if you are one of those mothers that takes all the pictures of your baby, every day?.. I suspect I’m not alone in that habit!? Our babies grow and change so quickly that each and every smile…

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