I’ve resurrected an article I wrote back in 2014 because I’ve just learned of a programme being aired on Channel 4 on August 20th called ‘Train your baby like a dog’.  Frankly, I’m horrified it’s being given air time….. “Dog trainer and behaviourist Jo-Rosie Haffenden believes we should apply dog training reward techniques to … Read more

Becoming a Mum My first baby was born in 2007, my birth experience could have been better: a very long labour with a midwife that didn’t much want to be there, ending with a dramatic finish in Theatre.  It was however, love at first sight and our little boy was perfect. I was very lucky … Read more

I started my parenting journey with a copy of The Contented Baby book by Gina Ford.  My 1st born son was an unusual baby, he slept in predictable patterns and seemed to follow all of the text books with little parental influence or interference.   I transitioned from reading Gina Ford to following Super-Nanny and … Read more

I was talking to a friend recently and she happened to mention that she felt those that followed Attachment or Positive parenting principles seemed to give off this vibe that they think they are perfect. I hate labels but this statement stayed in my head and I kept thinking about it. I guess for a … Read more