Gentle parenting works long term
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
3M ago
It’s over 4.5yrs since my last post and I’ve been gentle parenting throughout, so I feel pretty qualified to tackle any questions about whether gentle parenting works long term! But first, a little a bit about where I’ve been and why there have been no blogs since April 2019…! Lucy at Home: 4 years from then to now My girls are now 12 and 9. (I still can’t believe I have high-schooler!) I have been working as a Digital Marketing Manager in the charity sector since May 2019. My role includes creating social media content, website management, working with influencers, and paid digital advertisin ..read more
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Why Having A Cold Shower Isn’t Such A Bad Idea
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
5y ago
Advertisement When we went on holiday last year, the swimming pool had a plunge pool that was just 12 degrees celsius. It’s fair to say I screamed…! But there are actually lots of benefits to immersing yourself in cold water. Mobility Plus have written a blog post all about the health benefits of taking a cold shower such as increasing fertility and improving mental well-being. Why It’s Worth Trying A Cold Shower I have to admit, the thought of having a cold shower doesn’t particularly appeal to me. I go in the shower to relax and unwind (as a stay at home mum, those 10 minutes to myself feel ..read more
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Without Shouting, 10 Ways To Get Well-Behaved Kids
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
5y ago
Do you ever fall into the trap of being a “shouty mum” or “bellowing dad”? Maybe it’s trying to help your kids with homework, or the pressure to get them to class on time. Perhaps you get fed up of repeating yourself over and over again, and eventually you blow. Maybe it gets to the point where it seems the only time they listen is when you raise your voice. Have you begun to wonder if it’s even possible to parent without shouting?? I think we’ve all been there! But the closer we can edge to a shouting-free zone, the happier our households are going to be. Staying calm (even in stressful situa ..read more
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Why Curtains Should Be Top Of Your Makeover List
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
5y ago
Advertisement When we moved house, our big priority was making it a smooth transition for our girls (5 & 2 at the time).  The house was a boring magnolia box a blank canvas and we desperately wanted the girls to feel at home there. So we set about planning a bedroom makeover for them. Funds were limited so we had to choose a few key pieces to really make the room pop, and transform it from bland-mediocrity to a princess-paradise! Curtains from The Yorkshire Linen Company Putting up some new curtains is a great way to add a splash of colour to a room without spending too much money. You can ..read more
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5 Tips To Make Swimming Lessons Go Swimmingly
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
5y ago
Advertisement I’ve always loved swimming and am keen for my girls to learn too. Back when I was learning, I didn’t know anyone who had their own float – it was just something we used in our swimming lessons. But now they’re readily available from places like Simply Swim so kids can practise whenever they like! Plus there are loads of new swimming aids on the market these days too (things I could only dream of when I was a little girl!). So if you’ve got a little one who is keen to start swimming lessons, let me share some tips with you to get them off to a swimmingly good start! Wear a swimmin ..read more
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How To Support A Child When They Wet The Bed
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
5y ago
Lots of children and young people wet the bed (known in the medical world as Nocturnal Enuresis). It isn’t their fault – it just seems to be one of those developmental stages that happens at different times for different people. But it can be quite distressing for the people involved (kids and parents!). It’s not a problem that is talked about much, so many young people imagine that they’re the only one. In fact, there are around 98,000 young people in the UK (age 10-15yrs) who wet the bed. That means that for every 100, there will be roughly 2 to 3 who are struggling with this issue. This is ..read more
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Caring Makes Wimpy Kids (& Other Parenting Myths)
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
5y ago
There are a lot of parenting myths out there. The dictionary defines a myth as “a commonly believed but false idea.” And that’s the problem – because these parenting myths are commonly believed, people think they must be true. Now, I’m a big believer in the wisdom of the generations. I think there’s a lot we can learn from our elders – those who’ve been through parenting already and have come out the other side. But in my 8 years as a mum, there is also a lot of advice that I have found to be a complete load of rubbish. Some have gradually gone out of fashion (e.g. “Children should be seen but ..read more
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Can Gentle Parenting Solve The Mental Health Crisis?
Lucy At Home
by Lucy At Home
5y ago
Mental health is a big problem for many people. It’s estimated that 1 in 6 of us will have experienced a common mental health problem within the last week! (McMannus et al, 2016) I know I have struggled with depression and anxiety on and off since my late teens, and this is one of the main reasons I decided to give gentle parenting a try. I honestly believe that gentle parenting can vastly improve kids’ mental health prospects and develop a level of immunity to mental health problems. This is because of the huge focus on developing emotional resilience. What is emotional resilience? Emotional ..read more
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