So yes, that happened. I did indeed publish my first article about Mental Health as a guest post on someone else’s blog. Am I a mentally ill mom? Yes, but let’s briefly talk about how we label ourselves, how society labels us. Putting people in boxes with labels I am a woman, a businesswoman, a…
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In this article, I’m sharing my take on playdates for babies and toddlers and how I have approached this topic since Poppet was born. I also interviewed Sr Lilian for some advice on things like toddlers who bite us and each other. READ MORE: World Prematurity Day, Purple for Preemies Playdates For Babies and Toddlers –…
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I was going to write a post about this shortly after Poppet’s first birthday, but I decided to wait a while. She’s already turning two in July but hey, it’s never too late to strike up a ‘conversation’ with you guys on the topic of birthdays and parties. Is anyone even still interested in discussing…
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Yes, me. I’m going to be a grandma. Not a biological grandmother, but a grandmother nevertheless. A step-grandmother. This is the most exciting news we had in our family last year! My husband Ian’s oldest son and his partner are having a baby, due in April. We’re going to be grandparents! Never in my wildest…
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The mom guilt is real, unjustified and toxic but it’s real. One can find so many articles along the lines of “Life before mom”, “How I used to be before I became a mother”, “Mourning the woman who once was”. They are the most beautiful articles about how moms devote all of themselves to their…
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Let me start off by saying from the outset that this is not a sponsored blog post but rather a gift to you guys, our community. Thanks for being the biggest part of us and for your contribution to the Poppet Patch platforms. In Partnership with Parental Instinct we are giving a 50% discount on…
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e an obsession with soft toy bunnies. I was obsessed with any soft toy from a young age and this has stayed with me. This is in my opinion the best quality softie you can find.
The creative and talented Anneke du Toit brings a magic touch to the wardrobe of the little ones. Her designs are on trends and classic at the same time. Perfect for a mom like me who is not too great with fashion. The best part about her little sets is that they are generally versatile in the sense that they can be styled for any season and don’t have to be worn as a set, so they last for a little longer.