It’s hard to put into words the kind of heartbreak that hits when you realise something you bought to bring your children joy could have put their health at risk. For years, Hobbycraft felt like a safe haven for creative parents — aisles of paints, paper, glitter, and glue promising endless possibilities. But what happensContinue reading “When Endless Love Turns to Dust: A Parent’s Heartbreak Over Hobbycraft Glitter”
Category Archives: Healthy Eating
From Class to Kitchen: Mastering Delicious Family Dinners
Let’s say, before I became a Mum, I was capable of cooking about 3 meals. One was pasta with butter and raisins (it sounds awful! But it got me through the teenage years!). The other was sausage sandwiches (not healthy, but it was still classed as cooking in my book!). The final was the essentialContinue reading “From Class to Kitchen: Mastering Delicious Family Dinners”
Living in a Junk Food Society: Avoiding Creating a Monster for Your Children
I may be totally alone in my views on junk food for children, and this post is by no means the views of all gentle parents. I personally hate the thought of my children devouring sweets, chocolate, cake, cookies, crisps, fast food, you name it, even at their current ages of 3 year old twinsContinue reading “Living in a Junk Food Society: Avoiding Creating a Monster for Your Children”
The Ultimate Fear in Life for Gentle Parents With Limited Support Networks: Death
This is potentially a triggering post about the fear of death. Please only consider reading if it’s something you relate to. Some gentle parents are fortunate to have a huge and local support network who they genuinely trust. If something happened to you, it would not be ideal but your children would be gently andContinue reading “The Ultimate Fear in Life for Gentle Parents With Limited Support Networks: Death”
My Child is a Fussy Eater – Help Me Gently Encourage Healthier Eating Habits
I am the ultimate fussy eater. I grew up with mild eating problems which turned into bigger problems when I left home. I was determined to help my children enjoy healthy food, as this would contribute to my aim of them being happy. What is going on behind the mind of a fussy eater? WhatContinue reading “My Child is a Fussy Eater – Help Me Gently Encourage Healthier Eating Habits”
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