Children as Equals?

Apr 5, 2011 | 7 comments

I have come to realise over the last few weeks that Ben thinks him and I are equals. He is often heard saying the same things to me that I say to him, some of these are lovely like the “good sharing Mummy” some are not quite as nice to hear back “stand there and don’t...

Biggest pre-schooler toddler annoyance…

Feb 13, 2011 | 2 comments

Of course the thing that winds you up most about your child changes with their age and ability to know what gets to you. At the moment for me it is the being totally contrary.  The yes I want it – No I don’t – Yes I do.  Whatever he asks for he...

Max Strength Toddler

Feb 12, 2011 | 0 comments

Well I have had a week of full on pre-schooler toddler (the bad side) between the withholding wee, the refusal to get dressed, the not eating, the general fighting over anything, the changing his mind and then over reacting.  O.K. he has been unwell, he had a temp and...

Moving for a cot to a big boy bed

Aug 4, 2010 | 0 comments

So I decided the time was right after a few things, he tried to climb out of the travel cot a couple of weeks ago, then at home he got as far as a leg over the cot. So at 2 years and 7 months I have given in.  I ordered a Lightning McQueen duvet cover and pillow case...