Train Your Baby Like a Dog – No – Just No!

  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

Why I ditched Controlled Crying

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

Positive Parenting or Perfect Parenting?

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