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What’s in a Name?
My name is Lisa. I was perfectly happy about that until I opened a Drama School in my early 30’s and every fourth mother enrolling their child was called Lisa too. It was then I realised that my name gave…
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Isn’t it Ironic: Sod’s Law for Mums
Isn’t it ironic? I wonder how many times people say this to Alanis Morisette. Once a day at least? Does she ban her family and friends from ever using the word around her? Do people sing it to her in…
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MOLO Confessions: Nobody’s Perfect
When you scroll through social media it’s easy to see a distorted version of reality. A perfect world where mums wearing make-up, showing no sign of mess or stress, proudly show off yet another hand-made fancy-dress costume or home-cooked meal.…
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When Parenting Styles Divide Us
When my children were small, I viewed the mothers of their friends as my colleagues. We did the same job, after all, and it was harder than any job we’d had before. (I use the term ‘friends’ in relation to…
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DNA and Me, The Adoptee
As a contented adoptee, I hesitated when my daughter suggested I did a DNA test. She is ten, and thinks she has a right to know our shared genetic heritage, or, as she put it: ‘I want to know if…
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Releasing Your Kids Into The Wild
My twin boys are 12 years old and keen for more independence. They want to go out into the world unaccompanied which I totally understand. I know many children of their age already do, travelling to and from school by…
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Five Reasons Why Mums Don’t Need A Thigh Gap
I want to be honest from the very start; I have NEVER had a thigh gap. Even when I was a sporty, slim teenager, I always had thighs which very definitely met in the middle. In fact, we can trace…
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10 Things Little People Must Do When Starting School
Parents get loads of advice on how to prepare for starting school, but what about the kids?? Here are ten tips to help the little darlings on their new venture... 1. Have a lie in This might be new to…