Therealsupermum
Mum to 6 children, wife to Matt. Creator of the most popular & addictive mums group on Facebook. Providing you with an honest insight into parenting, the good, the bad & the ugly. Finalist in the 2011 Women Of Courage Award.
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The Real Supermum Blog
http://www.therealsupermumblog.com/
An honest insight into parenting. The good, the bad and the ugly.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1762 )
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ADHD And Learning – Do You Know How YOUR Child Learns?
When we talk about ADHD and learning, we are usually thinking about all the problems associated with distraction, impulsivity and lack of focus and we think tha... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
My Two Minds – Clinical Depression
I can’t think straight most days. Too many thoughts, too many things to do in too many different corners of my life. Everything gets jumbled, scattered and in... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
I Only Have One Ovary? How Was I Going To Have A Baby?
Have you ever wanted something so badly that its all you think about. Day and night. You go to sleep thinking about it. You wake up thinking about it. But it’s... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
A Letter To My Abuser; I Bet You Thought You Had Won Didn’t You?
I bet you thought you had won didn’t you? I hadn’t said anything for years you probably thought you had gotten away with what you did to me. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
My Thoughts About The Hate Group I Have Against Me
“In time we hate that which we often fear.” ― William Shakespeare, Antony and CleopatraThree years ago I was in such a dark place, I was not living, I... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
I Have Had A Spiritual Reading And My Cards Read
by the very talented Terssa Welsh who is a psychic medium.It is a very personal reading but as I share my secrets and fear with you all here on the blog, I... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Why Do I Suffer From Depression?
It has taken me years to recognize that as a child (and then as a teen and then as an adult) I suffered recurring bouts of depression. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
My Mother Turned Up Drunk As I Gave Birth
I didn’t know my mother was an alcoholic until my early teens, drinking a big bottle of wine every night, she would get drunk every single night as long as I ca... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
The Cutlery Has To Be Straight, Completely Straight
Well what can I say except that it sucks. It’s not got to the point where I’d class it as ruining my life but I do get annoyed and stressed with it. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 PSYCHOLOGY -
Fighting With My Sons School – Can You Help This Mum?
I am currently having a really big problem with my little ones school. Basically they have merged his year (year 1) with the foundation stage full time kids. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
23snaps, A Family Photo Sharing App With A Difference
Capture and share your child’s precious moments with the ones you love.23snaps is a private photo sharing app designed by parents, for parents. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Portable North Pole – Send Your Child A Free Message From Santa
I have to say last year I watched with amazement and yes with a tear in my eye as my children each received an online message from Santa, it was magical to watc... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
The Snowman: 30th Anniversary Edition
How can Christmas be Christmas without watching The Snowman movie? I watched this as a young girl and now all my own children have watched it too. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Is Where You Live Getting Under Your Skin?
Could where you live affect your skin’s health and even be a trigger for eczema? The answer could be yes, and it is all down to your tap water, especially if yo... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING -
Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight
Eyesight begins to develop when a child is still in the womb, and is developing still many months after the baby first opens his or her eyes in the delivery... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Hair Loss: Causes and What You Can Do About It
Losing your hair can be very, very scary. For many women, their hair is their go-to accessory to make them feel great. So you’re having a wardrobe malfunction,... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
We Lost Our Dog In A Motorhome Fire
February 14th, valentines’ day, do you know I’m not even sure of the year but I think it was 2009? We (myself, partner and 2 little girls (1 girl now age 10... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 FAMILY, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Royal Mail is Opening Eight Dedicated Parcel Sort Centres for the Christmas...
ROYAL MAIL TO OPEN EIGHT DEDICATED CHRISTMAS PARCEL SORT CENTRES TO HANDLE THE GROWTH IN ONLINE SHOPPING Royal Mail is opening eight dedicated parcel sort... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 FAMILY, SOCIETY -
I Need A Baby To Prove Im A Good Mum; Secret Confession
I found out today someone in my family is 12 weeks pregnant. I should have been congratulating her but instead I whispered to my partner – why does she get to b... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Fearless In The Face Of IRA Terrorism
This may sound like a dramatic title, an exaggerated title even, but if you think this, you obviously never met my grandmother! Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES