Ha, James now loves his crèche ‘The Toddler Inn’ more than staying at home! Yesterday morning he was barely dressed standing at the front door with the car keys in his hand. We drove up and I parked outside but realised that Aisling usually parks at the gate so I reversed to move over slightly… Continue reading Separation Anxiety
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. I’ve been run down and ill lately but will I listen to my Mother and rest Oh no! Yes its stupid, but to be honest it’s how I’ve always operated. Tell me to do something and I’ll do the exact opposite. I have bold child syndrome kind of like… Continue reading Model mum Alison canavan on the power of genetics!
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. I find the first everything very emotional, first step, first kiss (willingly), first word, first time feeding himself, first time dancing…well you get the picture. We recently went to the zoo again and he shrieked at every animal as it was his first time to recognise them and see… Continue reading James’ first haircut means another milestone for Alison
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. Funderland has been and gone so why did I still feel like I was on a rollercoaster? Up and down, round and round. During this wild ride I realised I’m the only person who can make it stop so I did. I could tell James was thrilled as his… Continue reading This Fortnight, Alison decides to learn a few things from James!
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. Well if 2012 continues this way I’ll be the happiest woman in Ireland. First day back at crèche I bawled again though and I didn’t even have the decency to wait till I got to the car. I worried all day and then when I picked James up I… Continue reading James at creche
My solid food for thought I’s important to create good eating habits early on to give your baby the best start on the road to health, but making baby’s meals can be fun, doesn’t have to be hard work and the delicious dishes can suit adults too. There have been books written, courses given and… Continue reading Baby Meals
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. I don’t know about you but what I’m looking forward to this Christmas is putting my feet up for a few days. Well I suppose as much as you can with a toddler! Life is very hectic right now trying to put my dream of the Parenting Roadshow together… Continue reading Christmas Cheer with Baby James…
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. James walked across the kitchen and I thought I would burst with pride. He was taking a couple of steps and falling but this was huge! He made it all the way. He was beaming and actually became quite shy. Now that’s a side I haven’t seen before. New… Continue reading Baby James makes a break for freedom
As appears monthly in VIP. Welcome to my first parenting column! I’m so excited to be able to share my experience with you all since becoming a Mum in September. I adore James and I love every minute with him, but it has been tough at times. I really wanted to breastfeed and had done… Continue reading Breast Feeding 1
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. Sleep… that word seems like a distant memory. Last Saturday I slept for 6 hours straight and on Sunday I was ready for world domination. There was no stopping me. The house was cleaned, I was washed, the clothes were washed. If you stood still you would’ve been washed… Continue reading Sleep Or Lack Thereof
