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About Paloma
Paloma, sole parent of a multiethnic and neurodiverse family. Former scientist, current unschooling travel addict on a mission to challenge perceptions and open minds.
Raising an Independent Child
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Raising an Independent Child

I didn't feel lucky, I felt rejected, I wasn't needed by him.
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Why We Should All Want to be Pinterest Perfect Parents
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Why We Should All Want to be Pinterest Perfect Parents

I'm not creating more work for myself, I'm creating more time for me to do ME things.
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Telling Other People’s Children Off: Acceptable or Not?
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Telling Other People’s Children Off: Acceptable or Not?

I have no qualms in calling out their behaviour, if the parent isn't doing or saying something then I will happily step in.
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Gender Neutral Parenting: Are you Team Blue, Pink or Yellow?
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Gender Neutral Parenting: Are you Team Blue, Pink or Yellow?

For me, gender neutral is about making sure they have a variety of toys and activities at their disposal without a gender specific label attached to it.
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Science for Kids: Magnetic Sensory Bags
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Science for Kids: Magnetic Sensory Bags

Looking for a fun activity for the kids which doesn't cost anything to do? They'll love these magnetic sensory bags.
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Maternal Mental Health: The Postnatal Illnesses Nobody Talks About
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Maternal Mental Health: The Postnatal Illnesses Nobody Talks About

It came to a head after my second son was born. I was bathing him and I lost my grip slightly and yet I carried it around in my head for the rest of the day.
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#instakids: How Do You Keep Young Children Safe on Social Media?
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#instakids: How Do You Keep Young Children Safe on Social Media?

The easy answer is not to share any photos of your children online, but isn't social media a part of sharing our experiences as parents?
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The Motherload Guide: The Stress-free Easter Egg Hunt
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The Motherload Guide: The Stress-free Easter Egg Hunt

Easter is coming, a chance to gorge on chocolate, guilt-free. It might be Christmas' slightly less gluttonous cousin but that doesn't mean we're absolved from the pressure of producing Pinterest-perfect moments. So I've got the perfect 'Pinterest mum' solution for those…
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