I’m a huge breastfeeding advocate, but naturally that very precious time eventually reaches its conclusion, and the mother/baby (or toddler) dyad evolves. But how do you know when…
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This post is adapted from a guest post I wrote for Mothercare for World Breastfeeding Awareness Week back in 2018, with the aim of continuing efforts to normalise…
When people talk about children, I regularly hear them refer to the associated parental responsibility. It’s often spoken of in the same way as a mortgage or job:…
One of the most stressful times I faced with my breastfed CMPA daughter was when it came time to introduce solid foods. Naturally that meant dairy free weaning,…
Breastfeeding brings its challenges at the best of times, such as establishing a good latch, tongue ties, blocked ducts and mastitis, the list goes on. But add allergies…
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I aim always to blog with integrity. But also, I love a challenge; by which I mean I like writing about subjects that are controversial, taboo – provocative…
But thanks for pointing that out to me. Again. Should I give my child a sibling? Well, that’s a very different conversation to does my child need a…
When a new baby begins exhibiting signs of cow’s milk protein allergy or some other baby milk allergy, it’s both daunting and stressful; I know because I’ve been…