As a mum, sometimes you find yourself asking ‘are there other mums like me?’ when you pretend your child isn’t yours as they’re having a tantrum in the supermarket, or when – as much as parenting books have you believe being a mum is in your nature – you’re just not sure what you’re doing. Or if that’s not you (we salute you) you may just be looking for some tips, tricks, and advice on everyday life with children. Basically, whatever you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place, as we round up our top 10 mummy blogs to read in 2020.
Slummy Single Mummy is a lifestyle and parenting blog focussing on parenting older children and young adults but covering everything from how to make your own Jaffa Cakes to rants about car air fresheners.
Sparkles and Stretch is an award-winning blog that offers a bunch of practical parenting advice. Hayley McLean-Glass the voice behind the blog documents her life and adventures with her three lovely children. Charting the highs and lows of being a parent and covering the more difficult topics like mental health.
Emmy’s Mummy (and Harry’s too!) is written by Clare Nicholas, a former Nanny and now Mum to 2 whirlwinds. This Blog is 8 years old and focuses on juggling a busy family life, you’ll also find Clare’s very popular Blog series “Top Tips from a former Nanny” where she shares top tips such as dealing with eczema, how to keep children safe in the sun, how to hire a babysitter/nanny and much other helpful parenting advice – teamed with reviews, competitions and family travel.
Susan K Mann is a parent blogger with three young children working out of Scotland. She’s been nominated for several awards and regularly attends blogging seminars – you can read more of her writing on all aspects of parenting including travel, health and recipes by visiting her blog.
Learning and Exploring Through Play has been running since 2013 and prides itself on inspiring parents and educational caregivers such as schools and childminders with fun activities, crafts and experiences for all children. They have a strong advocate for outdoor/natural play and are passionate about sharing great places to visit and stay to enjoy quality family time.
Victoria Welton writes at Verily Victoria Vocalises. Her multi-award nominated Parenting and Lifestyle Blog was established in September 2012 as a place to record her thoughts. She likes to consider her corner of the internet a magazine of her life and experiences. She has recorded her weight loss journey with Slimming World and, as a result, has recently become a consultant. She has shared her experiences of egg donor IVF treatment and, as a result, now has a boisterous two-year-old son together with a 12-year-old daughter.
Her blog content also includes reviews, travel, parenting issues, food and recipes, family leisure and outings, music and film. She loves anything creative and, as well as writing poetry and lyrics. As well as a parent blogger she is also a professional photographer at Vocal Eyes Photography and writes the travel blog ‘Victoria Visits’. Somehow she manages all of this at the same time as being a mum!
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