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Freelance writer and full time Mum, living on a smallholding in the UK. I spent twenty years working in retail management before leaving work to raise my daughter, the lion's share of that time working as a bookseller. I am also a photographer.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Bookworm babies: Tips to create a life-long love of reading in your child: 1 of 12
Books are filled with facts, stories, pictures, information and inspiration and it is never too early to introduce your baby to the delights contained within their pages.Introducing books to your baby from their first few days at home will open up a whole world of additional fun for them. Think of books as toys. The key to re... More..
Food & Drink > Baking How to make homemade bread: 6 of 40
The smell of freshly baked bread is a wonderful addition to any home. It takes a surprisingly short time to make a loaf, but you do need to think ahead to allow time for the dough to rise. It's so easy anyone can do it, and if you have children even young toddlers can join in the fun. Start by making one loaf a week, you will... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Focus for your child's first birthday: 2 of 6
Baby's first birthday is a great event, a wonderful opportunity for a family to celebrate one year on.Your child won't remember the celebrations whatever you choose to do, but marking the occasion in the way that you want to is really important. The first year is full of milestones and as the big day approaches you'll find yo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages How to get your disinterested toddler into reading: 5 of 14
Best efforts to encourage a disinterested toddler to read need not be time-consuming or hard work. Opportunities lie in the everyday. One of the simplest ways to inspire a love of reading is by doing it yourself. All children love to imitate adults, so if they see you reading they will want to do it too. Even if a parent isn'... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Photographing your baby: 2 of 5
Photographing Your BabyEveryone gets out the camera more often when there is a new baby around, so how do you make sure you take the best possible pictures?I think there are two ways to go about it. If you are hoping to get a portrait of your baby you'll need to prepare and think about the location, what the baby is wearing a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Increasing your toddler's vocabulary in everyday life: 5 of 12
To increase your toddler's vocabulary there are a few simple things you can incorporate into your daily life. Many of these come naturally, the rest are easy habits to develop. ConversationFill your home with conversation, talk to each other, talk to your toddler and when you are tired of talking, sing. The more a baby gets t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Baby-led weaning: Basics and baby cues: 1 of 2
Breast milk or formula will be enough to sustain your baby for about the first six months, providing all the nutrients they need during that time. Health professionals generally recommend weaning starts at around six months, the point at which most babies are able to sit unsupported and grasp things in their hands. All babies... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How to create a children's reading book list: 4 of 5
We all like a little help choosing what to read, there's such a wealth of books available that sometimes the choice is overwhelming. Children also appreciate a guiding hand and are delighted when you suggest something they love, whatever their age.Making a reading list is a great idea. Whether you opt for a spreadsheet, a wor... More..