Why WE’RE not pregnant

Why WE’RE not pregnant

Four years ago to the day we were four weeks away from the arrival of our first child, The Bear. Now 1462 days later – we are four weeks away from the arrival of the newest addition, Baby Bear. This pregnancy (like the last one) has been one where I have been...
Do we project our anxieties onto our children?

Do we project our anxieties onto our children?

This week has been a great week for lots of different reasons. The biggest thing for us this week was driving a 416mile round trip from Kent to Derby over two days for my cousins 21st birthday. It was an absolutely brilliant time. I’m currently sat on the sofa...
Why asking ‘Why’ shouldn’t be a Nuisance.

Why asking ‘Why’ shouldn’t be a Nuisance.

How many times have we as parents been in a situation where we have been deep in the middle of doing something and all of a sudden our small person (my Bear) is behind us asking, WHY?: Bear: “Daddy, what are you doing?” Daddy: “Painting the wall...