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An Open Letter to Gina Ford – Author of The Contented Little Baby Book

Posted on January 18, 2013 by SarahOckwell-Smith

Dear Gina, I was interested to learn of your latest book “The Contented Mother’s Guide” (via this Daily Mail article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2110738/Don-t-say-sex-ready-childcare-guru-Gina-Ford-tells-new-mothers.html). I haven’t read your book yet so am only commenting on what appears to be the press releases sent out … Continue reading →

Parenting Woes – Whose Problem Is It Really?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by SarahOckwell-Smith

This post has been whirling around my head for more than a year now and I have debated whether it should stay there many a time, why? Because I know this post is going to be contentious, I can only … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Trimester – AKA Why Your Newborn Baby is Only Happy in Your Arms

Posted on November 4, 2012 by SarahOckwell-Smith

“My baby is only happy in my arms, the minute I put her down she cries” “He sleeps really well but only when he’s laying on my chest, he hates his moses basket” “She cries every time we lay her … Continue reading →

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What I Would Tell My First Time Self as a Fourth Time Mum

Posted on November 3, 2012 by SarahOckwell-Smith

I’ve been thinking about this lots this week, but particularly today as it was around this day, 10yrs ago I conceived my first baby and 10yrs to me feels like a bit of a milestone so I’ve been doing much … Continue reading →