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Den Day 2016

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:July 2, 2016
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I'm quite keen that Emily knows that she is priveledged. That she has things that other people don't have and that she shows gratitude for them but also works to…

A different form of creativity!

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:June 30, 2016
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I would not describe myself as a creative person. I can't sing, paint, draw, dance, write poetry or stories or even choose an outfit than comes in anything other than…

Adventures in Baby-led Weaning World

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:December 8, 2015
Post Category:Food Life / Parenthood
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Emily's first encounter with food came when she was 26 weeks old, just two days short of turning six months. This is the recommended age to start solid food and…

My child is not a genius (but yours ain’t either)

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:October 8, 2015
Post Category:Parenthood
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Emily is a smart cookie. She's an early developer and is demonstrating new skills at a younger than average age. However I am under no illusions about her. Maybe it's…

My best parenting is…

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:September 3, 2015
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When I get up without muttering (or screaming) profanities even though Emily has woken up for the sixth time in one night. When I power through the burn to lift…

Boobs on tour!

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:August 28, 2015
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In previous posts, I've talked about breastfeeding out and about. This is now something that really doesn't bother me. I know I'm allowed to do it and I know that…

Parent-at-work mother!

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:August 27, 2015
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This week at work it is our annual summer school event. During we this week we invite any vulnerable students, who are joining the school in September, along to the…

“My day”: Life as a five month old baby (Part 1)

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:August 26, 2015
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6:40 It's getting light now and I really need a wee so I think I'll wake up. I'm not sure if my mummy and daddy still love me this morning…

Fancy a cuppa (milk)?

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:August 21, 2015
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Emily loves the boob! So much so that she has been very reluctant to have anything else. This didn't cause us any issues really. I was never far away so…

Potty time!

Post Author:charlottejessop
Post published:August 19, 2015
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Regular readers of my blog will know that we practise elimination communication on a part-time basis. Most days this consists of me catching one wee a day. On other occasions…