Being pregnant when you have a toddler can be challenging for anyone but it’s a short period in your life so don’t feel guilty about lapsed good habits or asking for help. it should simply be about getting through it the best way you can. Pregnant life when you have a toddler is hard work and Kay shares some great practical tips that will make a difference and help you get through.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Sleep when your toddler sleeps, napping will become your favourite part of the day You may need to put healthy foods and good habits on the back burner. Don’t feel guilty about the habits of yo ..read more

Kay wants what many parents want for their children something extraordinary. She reflects why it is that many think an acceptable response whatever the question is ‘it’ll be fine. Is fine what you want for your children or are you willing to put in the time to put them on the path to extraordinary through taking the time to ask the right questions and do the research?   KEY TAKEAWAYS I don’t want my kids to have an OK life I want them to have an extraordinary life. The most important task we undertake as parents is raising our children. We should take the same care with whatever they are ..read more

Kay is on a rant today following a scene she witnessed whilst out and about. A distressed child was sent on the last part of the journey to the school gate alone by the adult who was with them. Kay looks at why children deserve to always feel special and safe and why parents and adults need to have compassion and understanding.   KEY TAKEAWAYS It was a rainy day and everyone was going about their business. As adults and parents, it’s important to have compassion. That child was walking up to school broken hearted What else in our lives as adults is so special that we can’t take the time ..read more

Every parent wants their children to be happy but what is the best way to achieve this? Kay looks at the importance of teaching your children how to create their own happiness so that they can achieve happiness throughout their lives. When you are with your children they are looking to you to learn and those children who practice positivity grow up to be adults who can create their own happiness so how you interact, communicate and teach behaviours through your interaction is key in developing the life skills that make a positive difference.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you teach them how to be ha ..read more

In this fascinating episode, Kay shares great advice and information about sleep apnoea in children. She highlights a range of indicators that mean sleep apnoea should be considered and explains what to do if you think your child is struggling with sleep apnoea. It’s important to understand how sleep apnoea can potentially impact on a child in the long term and in knowing what the indicators are you are in a much better position to take the action you need to for your child and their well-being.   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are long term implications for children with sleep apnoea as it can aff ..read more

Kay shares a reflective and entertaining account of the summer of 2020 in this episode. For everyone, the world has been different and if you have children it has been not only different but exhausting as parents moved to fulfil the role of teachers when we all had to stay at home. When your children are all grown up with little ones of their own and they reflect on the challenges of the long summer holiday from school your reply will undoubtedly be along the lines of…..you don’t know how lucky you are in 2020 …….   KEY TAKEAWAYS All we had was Netflix and a colouring book. We couldn’t m ..read more

Kay reflects on working at home with her little ones back at nursery. After such a long time with everyone together, it’s very different and she explains how even though you know you are doing the best for your little ones the Mummy guilt is quick to appear. This episode and the feelings of Mummy guilt will resonante with many Mums who are sending their little ones back to nursery and school after being with them at home for many months.   KEY TAKEAWAYS When you have small children their presence in any environment is very visible in every way. Going back to nursery is an important step ..read more

Kay is in the middle of a very special day because it’s the first day back at nursery. She is going back to work and her twins are returning to the nurturing environment of nursery. As she tries to juggle many different things over the day she reflects on the changes to nursery and the importance of being with others to further nurture and happiness when you are little.   KEY TAKEAWAYS I was apprehensive but it all seems to be going ok Nurseries are in a really difficult position post lockdown Before they would have welcomed the children in with a hug but now we don’t know what’s the bes ..read more

Kay has a rant about the differences between men and women, why they need to have explicit instructions to achieve anything at home and how they don’t listen to anything you are saying. She asks, ‘how should we plan to tell our other halves how not to be arses and do something that would help?’     KEY TAKEAWAYS With men, you have to slow it down for them and put everything in order. You have to be explicit about what you want, spelling it out clearly. Men don’t listen to what you are saying unless you make it very clear. I’m trying to split the role so we share the care of the ..read more

Kay continues sharing her day to day experiences of being a Mum of twins and in this episode discusses how it’s can be so important to find so time away from being a Mummy, a time where you are able to just be you. When you have children, every day is an emotional rollercoaster and some can bring more complex emotions to deal with and get through.   KEY TAKEAWAYS When you have more than one child the time you have with them individually is very precious. The emotions you experience when your child is physical can make you feel conflicted. It’s important that any unacceptable behaviour is ..read more