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Jo Middleton / 7 March, 2010
Competition: Motherhood – what does it mean to you?

Competition: Motherhood – what does it mean to you?

This week, I have five copies of the new Uma Thurman film – ‘Motherhood’ – to give away. The film is a day in a life … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 4 March, 2010
World Book Day – which books influenced you as a child?

World Book Day – which books influenced you as a child?

I love books. I am a book person through and through and I’m not afraid to admit it, even if it does banish … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 2 March, 2010
Showing your vulnerable side – should you cry in front of your children?

Showing your vulnerable side – should you cry in front of your children?

This is something I have been thinking about a lot lately, but I’ve yet to come up with an answer, or formulate an … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 26 February, 2010
Teenage pregnancy – let’s care about the mums, not the targets

Teenage pregnancy – let’s care about the mums, not the targets

I’ve been having a bit of a teenage pregnancy week this week, influenced by stories in the news and events in my own … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 23 February, 2010
A tale of two sisters – how do you deal with age gaps?

A tale of two sisters – how do you deal with age gaps?

When Belle was a baby Bee was an enthusiastic seven-year old, keen to help her mummy by doing Useful Jobs and still up for … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 20 February, 2010
Notes from an exhibition – thoughts from my very first baby show

Notes from an exhibition – thoughts from my very first baby show

This week I have officially had a New Experience. I went to my very first Baby Show. Yes I know, it is a bit … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 16 February, 2010
Inside my 11-year-old mind. Officially a Very Dull Place.

Inside my 11-year-old mind. Officially a Very Dull Place.

After all the lovely feedback for my rather childish birth story, I have been wishing this week that I kept more diaries when I … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 13 February, 2010
Shiny Happy Things that make me smile

Shiny Happy Things that make me smile

I was chatting to a friend the other day, a friend who has known me since before I had children (i.e. a long … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 10 February, 2010
“It was all so lush…” – how it really feels to give birth at 17 years old

“It was all so lush…” – how it really feels to give birth at 17 years old

I was just 17 when my first daughter, Bee, was born. He dad, Jonathan, was a year younger than me and was still at school … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 9 February, 2010
Slummy Mummy’s amazing, time-saving housework tips!

Slummy Mummy’s amazing, time-saving housework tips!

I love reading other people's confessions. There is something fascinating and comforting about reading other people secrets - the blog equivalent of reading Heat … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 6 February, 2010
When the perfect date goes wrong

When the perfect date goes wrong

This morning I wake up in a state of eager anticipation. I take a little more care than usual getting dressed – I put on … View Post
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Jo Middleton / 5 February, 2010
Sick children, writer’s block and a glut of Christmas chocolates – a recipe for disaster…

Sick children, writer’s block and a glut of Christmas chocolates – a recipe for disaster…

Today has not gone according to plan. It was supposed to be my day off. I had things planned. But instead I am at … View Post
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