This Month: October 2012
It’s time for parents to unite and fight back against Christmas clutter appearing in shops across the UK. Of course it makes sense for those on a tight budget to shop for presents early. But parents and carers have a serious case of tinsillitis right now. We don’t want it rammed down our throats so early.
Jessica Keightly writes: “Are you going to have a forum for this website so we can chat to other local mums?”
Chopsy Baby Says: “Hello Jessica. No. Mumsnet have the best parenting forum already. Check our AIBU? Brilliant reading.”
How do you cope with a mother in law? How can you get more sleep? Baby Wisdom, launching soon, will have a range of tips and wisdom to help you through the chaos of becoming a parent.
www.babywisdom.co.uk
Book Now for the Best Christmas Show in Town: The Tobacco Factory Theatre and International award-winning theatre company New International Encounter join forces to bring you an enchanting show that will transform the Factory into a magical winter woodland. Adapting the classic fairytale Hansel and Gretel with a mix of brilliantly fun live music, clowning, humour, language and storytelling, this is a wonderful Christmas show for all the family.
Wednesday 5 December -Sunday 13 January at The Tobacco Factory Theatre
Box Office: 0117 902 0344
Are you making preparations for Christmas yet?
“In my head, sort of. Trying to whittle down what the children really want, when they ask for everything.”
Sean Manning
Father of Three
“Yes. I have been putting small things aside as I have found them since July. It’s the only way I can get through it financially.”
Emily Jenkins
Mother of four
“Yes. Things like boxes of chocolates, biscuits. All the festive type food when it has been on special.”
Donna Milson
Mother of two
It’s really worth looking out The Lion King currently on tour and playing in Bristol. There are some really beautiful songs in this show. If you thought The Circle of Life opener was hard to beat, then check out They Live in You between father and son. A really touching moment in mainstream theatre.
Eight companies specialising in natural products for mother or baby have formed The Natural Baby Collective.
So far the collective includes: Organic Monkey, Bamboo Baby, Cheeky Wipes, SnugBaby, Rosy Cheek Cosy, Daisy Dumpling, ergoPouch and The Birthing Shirt Company.