Why you should never force your child to hug someone

Most of us can recall being asked to give a relative a cuddle and feeling obliged to offer one to avoid disappointing our parents. Even if we didn’t want to offer physical contact, the fear of being reprimanded or upsetting Grandma Betty was usually enough to make us do it anyway. It all seemed so […]

6 things I’ve become faster at since having kids

The more children I have, the faster I seem to be able to do things. I’m not sure whether it’s purely out of instinct or necessity, but whatever the reason – my general efficiency has increased. I am super-speedy and I can pull off moves like some sort of caffeine-fuelled ninja! Inhaling coffee Coffee: My […]

8 ways my toddler rules the house like he’s Boss Baby

I’d always believed that third children were quite independent and sassy, but I think my youngest has taken things to a new level. He’s just about to turn two and is not even talking properly yet, but he’s already running the show in ways that my other boys didn’t even come close to.  1. He owns […]