Why Seeing the Same Mum and Baby Faces Each Week Just Works There’s something so reassuring about walking into class and spotting the same faces each week. The mum who always gives you that “yep, mine did that too” smile. The baby who beams when they see your little one. The toddler who already knows […]
“Why don’t I feel like I should?” — The mental health rollercoaster of motherhood If I had a pound for every time a mum in class whispered, “I thought this was supposed to be joyful… why do I feel so… off?” — I’d be sipping something fancy on a beach instead of chasing after sensory […]
When Should I Start Reading to My Baby? (Spoiler: Way Sooner Than You Think) Parents ask us all the time: “When should I start reading to my baby? Does it even matter when they can’t understand the story yet?” The short answer? Start right now. Even if your newborn is chewing the corner of The […]
What to Expect When You Bring Baby Home: Reality vs Expectation Before you bring your baby home, you’ve probably imagined it a hundred times. The dreamy cuddles, the serene naps, you sipping coffee in peace while your little angel snoozes. Pinterest boards full of neutral-toned nurseries, calm music, and bliss. But then you actually do […]
When Will My Baby Crawl? If you’ve found yourself asking “When will my baby crawl?” you’re definitely not alone. It’s one of the most common questions parents of babies ask, and the truth is—there’s no single answer. Every baby follows their own timetable, but knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident and […]
The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby: How Stories Build Empathy from Day One You probably already know that one of the biggest benefits of reading to your baby is boosting their language skills, sparking imagination, and giving you some all-important snuggle time. But did you know that sharing books can also help your little […]
Seeing the World: Baby Vision Development from Newborn to 9 Months When you first hold your newborn, one of the first things you probably do is gaze into their tiny eyes and think “Can they actually see me?” Spoiler: yes… sort of! Your baby’s eyesight is one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold […]
Why Reading with Your 1 Year Old is More Important Than Ever So your baby’s turned one. 🎉 One minute you had a tiny bundle, and now you’ve got a mini explorer who’s crawling into cupboards, climbing on sofas, and babbling like they’re giving a TED talk in baby language. Welcome to the language explosion […]
Baby Sleep Routines: What’s Normal (and What’s Not) If you’ve got a baby, you’ve probably already discovered the cruel trick of parenthood: the second you think you’ve cracked sleep, it all changes again. One week they’re doing a six-hour stretch (you dare to dream!) and the next, you’re back up every 90 minutes wondering if […]
