Getting ready for starting school/reception

Here is the story behind my baby being diagnosed with an IgE allergy to egg. Having been through a very similar situation with my son when he was diagnosed with an IgE allergy to dairy/milk I thought I knew what to expect but this time we had a very different referral/diagnosis journey. Listen in to hear about the symptoms that made me suspect a food allergy, how it impacted her skin and eczema and also her sleep. Plus I talk about how we're finding the egg ladder. If you have a minute I would love if you would follow the show! Thanks for listening!Childhood allergy. Egg allergy. Egg ladder. Eczema and food allergies in babies.

You've got young children or a baby at home when suddenly there is no power, no heat, no running water and you cant get to the shops - could you survive 2 weeks?The UK government has recently advised that all households have supplies to last for 3 days of an "emergency situation". I discuss the food items Ive bought, how I hope I'll be able to keep us all warm and the few emergency back up items Ive bought. Plus a couple of tricks that I hope will turn out to be useful if there is a national emergency. As promised here are some links to items I mention:Hand crank torch/radio: https://www.nord-spur.co.uk/products/multifunctional-portable-solar-emergency-radio-power-bank-hand-crank-weather-alert-for-outdoor-crisis-preparedness?currency=GBP&country=GB&variant=55273926721874&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=e20a8a7a66c6&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24347936812&gbraid=0AAAABAYgHpbVvnVy3MT3y2zR7wQF_Zpcw&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqHXBhAXEiwATbksU9kChqOKrQTQcvAm64i_rhkmUfzUjuWBs8-vg1bJeVQ89igIoGAZbRoCfTcQAvD_BwEWater filter: https://www.diy.com/departments/5pcs-family-survival-water-filter-straw-bundle-portable-filtration-gear-for-disaster-preparedness-home-emergency-supplies/5093572769067_BQ.prd?&&&&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24026550894&gbraid=0AAAAADt-XHn6oF1jJGchqbXwSFeJbwhK_&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqHXBhAXEiwATbksU2EH4d8qVpWIXpoQq0BUhSGf_BoZpeUVOW_bpBlRXFGT_EO8jKMpfRoCVQEQAvD_BwEWater butt: https://www.diy.com/departments/ward-210l-black-water-butt-kit/405866_BQ.prd?storeId=1057&&&&&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21073390313&gbraid=0AAAAADt-XHnbeCRHKlbx_mCFQJcIdYBPU&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqHXBhAXEiwATbksU7bXqFT-9Ne_Erl7M0RPUGY0qUtsXjN2lmlNHh32M4rhuanUgL-HzRoCjncQAvD_BwE

Mum guiltWorking full time for part time pay The school drop off and pick upWill we ever be able to afford a holiday againAre my kids happy?Should I exercise or rest or tackle my to do list??How have I turned into a frumpy mum??Will my kid forgive me for missing their dance show?Here is everything an average working mum is worried about this week If you have any solutions then let me know in the comments!

I have an Instagram and a TikTok account that is ONLY parenting, mum life, breastfeeding, child raising content and I absolutely hate it. So much content now that is aimed at moms just ends up making you feel bad about yourself. Heres why I think we should maybe I'd be a happier more confident mum if I just deleted social media. #social media motherhood#parenting on social media#baby#raising children#social media isnt real#moms supporting moms

One of a parents worst nightmares came true for us one day when my then 2 year old told nursery that me and his dad hurt him.It's a painful topic but I wanted to share the process involving social services and the police that we went through and how ultimately everything was OK in the end.When it happened to me completely out of the blue I had no idea what to expect but I found some people sharing their story online which helped me feel better about what was going to happen and so I hope this can be useful for anyone else out there who might experience the same thing as kids do be coming out with some crazy stuff!And even though of course there was nothing happening to James at home (apart from maybe getting a jumper put on when he didnt want to) I am very thankful for all the people who listened to him, believed him, took him seriously and ultimately made sure he was safe.

My four year old has just started his first year at school! Here is everything we did to get organised and ready for school from getting dressed, getting organised plus a debate about cardigans versus jumpers!

Welcome to an average Sunday for us with a 3 year old and an 8 month old baby on the last day of the school holidays!I love DITL videos on TikTok and Instagram - they're my guilty pleasure watching peoples average day to day lives! So this is ours - loads of chores, trying to keep the kids entertained and trying to prepare for the week ahead and back to preschool for my eldest. I cant believe I used to think my weekends when I was 25 were busy...How do you spend your Sundays? Is it manic from the get go or have you found a way to make it relaxing? Can all the jobs wait or it better to get on top of it?

Its been a bad month...Join me this week as I talk about why I'm not chasing baby sleep “fixes” and instead focusing (maybe too much) on decluttering and home organization. I can't control my baby's sleep so I'm trying to control what I can with a “sort my life out” spring cleaning reset done in 5–10 minute bursts:From a wardrobe overhaul thats different than usual and finding joy in vacuum storage bags to my top hacks for making life slightly less chaotic with kids. Plus my plans for a digital declutter, garden prep, and getting on top of boring life admin.If anyone would like a list of my ultimate "sort your life out - Spring reset" then let me know and I will add it here!And while my baby continues to wake every 30 minutes then I would love to hear anything I've missed or if anyone has any other parenting hacks for making life as easy as possible through this rough patch!

Breastfeeding Support UK: Breastfeeding Medicine, Lactation Consultant Advice, Tongue Tie, Milk Supply & Newborn Sleep Myths (with Dr Mariana Colere)In today's episode we have the incredible Dr Mariana Colmenares, a UK breastfeeding physician and paediatrician at the Global Breastfeeding Clinic in London, talking about breastfeeding medicine and postnatal physiology.Dr Colmenares explains how her own experience of breastfeeding led her into lactation consulting and discusses “matrescence,” the hormone-driven brain and behaviour changes after having a baby (whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding). She clarifies differences between midwives/health visitors/GPs and lactation consultants. Common issues include painful latch, weight gain concerns, tongue-tie assessment/release, and medical factors affecting supply (hypothyroidism, PCOS, gestational diabetes). We cover inducing lactation for adoptive/surrogate/lesbian/trans families, partner bonding and oxytocin, newborn sleep expectations, and myths about diet, colic, and “milk-boosting” foods.If you're currently breastfeeding or thinking about it then this is the episode for you!If anyone has any questions for Dr Colmenares then I'm sure she will try to answer them in the comments. And if anyone would like more information about the Global Breastfeeding clinic then this is their website: https://www.globalbreastfeedingclinic.com/I hope you enjoy the episode and if you haven't already I would love if you subscribed to the show and follow 10,000 steps with baby on Instagram!Th

I am joined by my really good friend this week, Ali, who has gorgeous twin girls. She talks about finding out she was expecting twins, how she and her partner processed the news, being pregnant with twins, the feeding challenges she went through and the mom guilt of having two babies. She has so much practical advice and reassurance for anyone expecting twins and she has been through it ALL. So listen in to find out why it's not "double trouble" it's double the love.