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TODDLERS AND YOUNGER SIBLINGS – Guest Post by Joanne Mallon

Earlier this year, I wrote in ‘Can I call myself an Author?‘ about how I had contributed to a book – ‘Toddlers: An Instruction Manual’ by Joanne Mallon.  The book has been a brilliant success raising awareness and funds for Home-Start … Continue reading

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Scatty Dad holds the fort.

Phew! It’s only Wednesday (I almost wrote Thursday then!) and I’m exhausted already. Scatty Dad has been off work this week and I had a whole list of activities planned to do with the boys.  There’s four days until he’s … Continue reading

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Sorry I’ve been AWOL lately…

Scatty Dad works shifts which means he only works 3 days at a time but that his hours include lates and night-shifts.  His job is fairly risky and he’s been dealt a few punches in his time. When I tell … Continue reading

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If it all goes Wrong Tomorrow

As we are teetering on the brink of 2012, most of us will be thinking about resolutions – losing that Mince Pie and Brandy belly, giving up chocolate and smoking etc but I have been thinking more about if the … Continue reading

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The Dreaded Moment When It All Goes Quiet…

Its a familiar picture for families across the country – The morning routine and you’re making sure everyone is washed, dressed and fed.  At some point you become pre-occupied with the baby and probably a particularly messy nappy. So much … Continue reading

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