The Kensington DiaryDec 1, 20193 minChristmas in London: 9 Magical Family Friendly Places to VisitSharing our personal favourites to visit in London this Christmas from Harrods Santa Grotto to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.
The Kensington DiaryFeb 25, 20198 minThe Career Mom Conundrum: 9 Ways to make both Motherhood and Your Career WorkMy journey from 'career-driven independent woman' to 'mom on maternity leave' to 'career mom' has been complex to say the least. Being a career oriented ind...
The Kensington DiaryJan 30, 20197 minWhy we joined a Private Family Member's Club: The Benefits and ValueWe recently took on a full-time nanny for Alexander. Whilst it's fabulous having an amazing nanny and the flexibility, there are also perks to nursery life, ...
The Kensington DiaryOct 9, 20184 minCreating Baby's First Birthday Cake Smash DIY: A 10 Step DIY GuideWe had our one year cake smash for Alexander a couple weeks ago, DIY style. Due to popular demand, I am sharing my tips on how to organise one so that you ac...
The Kensington DiarySep 2, 20182 minThe Nursery Edit: Must Have Items for Your New Born BabyPregnancy is such a wonderful time, I remember the excitement to prepare the nursery and buy cute little clothes for Alexander With the vast options, choosi...
The Kensington DiaryAug 22, 20182 minGet Swanky in the French Riviera: Mum & Baby Fashion EditHip, hip, hooray if you are travelling to the Cote D'Azur in the Summer. It's a fashionista's heaven so be prepared to dress to kill as this is probably the...
The Kensington DiaryAug 17, 20188 minNursery or Nanny: A Guide to Choosing your Childcare OptionAfter my return to work full-time from maternity leave, the inevitable question dawned upon us: What childcare option should we choose for Alexander?! A dif...
The Kensington DiaryAug 2, 20184 minOur Favourite Childrenswear Brands for a Baby BoyMany parents presume that shopping for baby boys clothes can be boring. I can assure you, this is not the case, and especially in London, you will find the ...
The Kensington DiaryJul 6, 20184 minOur Summer in London with Baby: 10 Things We LoveSummer in London is magnificent. Think long days, beautiful sunsets and a bustling city filled with happy vibrant people. Summer in London means that pavemen...
The Kensington DiaryFeb 15, 201810 minThe Bugaboo Chameleon 3 and the Baby Zen Yo-Yo: Our Buggy and Travel System Choices for Many ReasonsWe have a separate travel system and baby buggy so you are probably wondering, why?! Choosing the right buggy(s) was one of the most difficult decisions we h...
The Kensington DiaryJan 30, 20183 minManaging Post-Natal Hair LossI'm in the 6 month post-partum period now and have found that my hair loss post-pregnancy started around the 3rd month. This was so upsetting for me, especi...
The Kensington DiaryJan 25, 20186 min10 Principles to Help your Baby Sleep through the NightI have to admit then when I was pregnant I received tons of warnings preparing me on how the first 6 weeks are so tough. Basically sleepless nights and days...
The Kensington DiaryJan 24, 20185 minWhen and How to Wean your BabyTo start with, I have to say I am a novice, my baby hasn't started weaning yet at the time this article is written! But I have spoken to many medical profes...
The Kensington DiaryJan 23, 20182 minThe Importance of Reading to BabiesMost people probably believe that a baby is not capable of understanding anything when you read to them. But, they do! Infants take in the sounds of the lan...
The Kensington DiaryJan 22, 20184 min6 Things you can do to Prevent Loneliness as a New ParentHalf of first time mothers, and fathers, experience loneliness as a new parent. This was found in a study conducted in 2000 people. Many new parents are of...