Welcome to our parenting blog! Here you’ll find lots of tips, ideas, and real life experiences from over a decade of parenting. Between us we have 8 kids and a whole range of parenting challenges. If there’s a topic you’d like to know more about do let us know.
Our parenting blog is run by Jade (Hi, that’s me over there) but you’ll also find some of the articles here by Georgina and Teresa.
Strategies for Coping with Sleep Deprivation as a Parent
Ah, lack of sleep. It's the inevitable reality of parenthood. No matter well your kids sleep, there will always be nights when you find yourself up late, soothing a crying baby or trying to convince your toddler to go back to sleep. But fear not! There are some tried...
The Realities of Parenting: Coping with Burnout and Stress
Parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it's also one of the most challenging. The demands of caring for children 24/7 can leave parents feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burnt out. In this post, we'll explore what parenting burnout is, why...
A Parent’s Guide to Using Reusable Nappies: 10 Tips for Success
If you're looking for a more eco-friendly and cost-effective option for your baby's nappies, reusable nappies might be the way to go. But getting started can seem daunting - where do you begin, and how do you make sure you're using them right? There seems to be so...
Coping with Loneliness as a New Parent: Tips and Strategies
Parenthood can be an incredible journey, filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. However, it can also be a time of overwhelming change, sleepless nights, and feelings of isolation. Many new parents experience loneliness, even when surrounded by family...
From Joy to Exhaustion: How Newborns Affect Parents’ Mental Health
Bringing a new baby into the world is a momentous and joyous occasion, but it's also a significant life change that can have a major impact on parents' mental health. While of course there may be lots of moments filled with love, wonder, and new discoveries, they can...
The Silent Struggle: Postpartum Anxiety
Postpartum depression is a well-known and well-researched condition that affects many new mothers, but postpartum anxiety is less commonly discussed and understood. While postpartum depression is a serious and potentially debilitating condition, postpartum anxiety can...
Breastfeeding three… is called ‘triandemfeeding’!
Breastfeeding three... ...is called 'triandemfeeding'! When I first knew that I was pregnant in 2018 I knew I wanted to breastfeed but didn't really know an awful lot about it. My understanding of breastfeeding was that some can do it with no problems and that many...
When Anxiety is Useful {Hypnotherapy Blog}
Anxiety is perfect for when you suddenly get plonked down in the middle of the jungle. Imagine you're suddenly dropped off alone in the middle of the jungle as the sun starts to set. Whilst it might look rather idyllic in this photo, ending up in the jungle,...
The Hypnoparenting Podcast – Show 9 – Lisa Gillbe talks about style of a parent
I'm delighted to welcome Lisa along to talk about fashion and style as a parent! I think this is such a great way to reconnect with your identity and boost your confidence as a parent. You can find Lisa's Facebook Group here: Style Power with Lisa Gillbe Get...
Are you Prepared for Baby Coming?
I don’t mean have you got the cot, pushchair, breast pump, sling, sleepsuits, vest etc., etc., etc., etc. I mean, are you ready for the change of pace? Are you ready, for your day to day life, to slow down? When people talk about children and being a parent the usual...
The Hypnoparenting Podcast – Show 3
Find our more about The Hypnoparenting Club here: https://courses.sonamum.com/hypnoparenting-club Our PDF of 70 self care ideas can be downloaded here too
The Hypnoparenting Podcast – Show 1
Thanks for listening to this week's show - What is Hypnoparenting? Here's a link to the 5minute relaxation I mentioned: And here is an example of my wonderful drawing skills of the primitive brain:
The Hypnoparenting Podcast – Show 2
Impatience and Being a Shouty Mum – Why and What can we do?
We've all been there, our patience is running low and we snap over little things, but why is this such a common thing with my clients right now, and what can you do about it? Anxiety, stress and uncertainty encourage us to operate from our primitive brains One of the...