The Magic of Reading with Children (hints and tips)

The Magic of Reading with Children (hints and tips)

Not every child will love reading and that’s absolutely fine. We all have our own ways of learning or escaping to a new world and whether that’s through books, art, play or however they naturally express themselves, embrace it and let their imaginations run wild.

If your child does love books as much as I did as a kid, enjoy every pre-bedtime cuddle with a good book and go on as many exciting adventures with them as they’ll let you. They will look back and treasure the memories just like I do.

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Baby Weaning Pancakes

Baby Weaning Pancakes

Whether you’re celebrating Pancake Day or just want to mix things up at breakfast time, pancakes are a great option for your baby.

While you might not want to fill them with the sugar and lemon covered pancakes we’re used to quite yet, there are loads of great options full of fruit and whole grains.

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Newborn Boy Portraits | Charlie

Newborn Boy Portraits | Charlie

To say I was excited for this Newborn Photo Shoot would be a massive understatement.

I first photographed Charlie’s family back in 2016 when his big brother Harry was born. I went to their house in St. Albans and met the most lovely new parents with their newborn boy.

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Remember your baby's first Christmas with these Keepsakes

Remember your baby's first Christmas with these Keepsakes

Every Christmas, along with all the fancy, pretty decorations, my mum still gets out decorations from when we were a baby and when we were at school.
Now some of these decorations are barely holding it together anymore (not surprising considering they’re at least 25 years old!) but the sentiment behind them means they get pride of place each year.

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Darcie's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

Darcie's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

I first met the lovely Montgomery family back in 2015 when they were expecting their first son, George.  We've done Maternity, Newborn, Christmas, 6 month & 1 year shoots together and it's been really great getting to know them and watching little George grow up. 

When they got in touch to let me know they were expecting baby number 2 I was very excited!  We discussed everything they wanted from this next newborn shoot and counted down the days till her arrival. 

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Poppy's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

Poppy's Newborn Photo Shoot | Hemel Hempstead

Little Poppy came from Berkhamsted for her newborn shoot when she was 10 days old.

And when I say little, I really mean it.  She was born at Luton & Dunstable Hospital at 35 weeks and weighed just 5.5lb. 

She was the perfect little sleeper but my goodness did she like a good wriggle!  I would get her into position, let her get comfy, and then we were good to go....until she decided it was time to wriggle again!

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Baby Halloween Costumes: The Cutest in the Supermarkets!

Baby Halloween Costumes: The Cutest in the Supermarkets!

There's nothing quite like halloween for an excuse to dress your baby up in something ridiculously cute.  

(If you feel like you don't need an excuse, high five to you, my sentiments exactly)


If you're not the type of person to spend hours sticking and appliquéing (see, I did remember something from GCSE Textiles) then check out these options that you can pick up during your weekly shop.

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Top Mummy YouTubers & Why You Should Watch Them!

Top Mummy YouTubers & Why You Should Watch Them!

Beside the usual cat videos, over the last few years the world has been taken by storm by children watching other children open and play with toys, adults acting out scenes with toys (yes, this is apparently acceptable) and tweenagers falling in love with YouTubers just like we did with pop stars.

If you think youtube is just for children and weirdoes though, you are very wrong!

Mum (and dad!) vloggers are taking to YouTube in force, sharing the ups and downs of pregnancy, children and family life. 
 

And when I say ups and downs, I mean it.  

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