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It's primary school allocation day. A day filled with excitement and sometimes disappointment. Here are a few tips to ea...
16/04/2026

It's primary school allocation day. A day filled with excitement and sometimes disappointment. Here are a few tips to ease any anxiety around it:

If you have been given your top choice then congratulations! Accept this place and then you can start prepping for your child to start in September.

If however, you have been offered a place at another school that's not your top choice or a school that you haven't even put on your list, then there are some decisions that need to be made.

If you accept a place at a school that is further down your list or one that you hadn't even put on your list, you will still be considered for places on your top choices in round two (week ending 15th May) and round three (week ending 19th June). You will also remain on those waiting lists until the 31st of December 2026.

So you can sit and wait to see if you are offered places at those schools in the further rounds.

You can also proactively call the school to find out where you are on the wait list.

If you still don't get the school you hoped for by the end of the third round, still prepare your child to start at the school you have accepted. But also note that there is a lot of movement in September too.

Some parents take places elsewhere, take up a private school place, or even move out of the area and do not inform the school. So quite often, if you are close to the top of the waiting list, you may get a call at the beginning of September and can make a choice whether to keep your child at the school they have been allocated or move them to your top choice.

There is also a lot of movement in primary schools throughout the years too.

We moved our daughter after just one term at the primary school she was given. I moved her to a completely different school that wasn't even on our list. Since then, children have moved to different schools and also come from different schools into her class from year 1 to year 4.

Do not stress!

Did you get the school you were hoping for? (Note Brent tend to publish schools at the end of the day! Not sure about other councils/boroughs)

A caesarean birth is when a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus. It can be planned, unplanne...
14/04/2026

A caesarean birth is when a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus. It can be planned, unplanned, or carried out as an emergency — and there are many reasons why it may be recommended.

With spontaneous vaginal births now making up only around 43% of births in England, physiological birth is no longer the norm. While there’s a bigger conversation to be had about why this is happening and how we can better advocate for ourselves, it also highlights the importance of being informed and prepared for all possible birth scenarios.

Understanding your options, knowing what to expect, and feeling empowered to ask questions can make a huge difference — whatever path your birth takes.

Have you experienced a caesarean birth?
Was it planned or unexpected?
How did you find your recovery?

Sharing experiences helps others feel less alone 🤍👇 leave a comment below

MEET UPS ARE BACK!Third Friday of the month1-2:30pmMeet outside the cafe in Queen's Park(The Maqam Centre if raining!)Jo...
13/04/2026

MEET UPS ARE BACK!

Third Friday of the month
1-2:30pm
Meet outside the cafe in Queen's Park
(The Maqam Centre if raining!)

Join our WhatsApp group via the link in bio! (I will update location etc there)

THIS Friday April 17th is the first one!!

Open to anyone, usually lots of parents on maternity leave!

April 17th
May 15th
June 19th
July 17th

All led by a postpartum doula, so come along with those burning questions!! And come to meet other local parents in the area.

See you Friday!

New Monthly Drop-In Sleep Clinic with at 10:30am - 12pmThe Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue NW10 3HJFREEEvery 2nd Tuesday...
07/04/2026

New Monthly Drop-In Sleep Clinic with at

10:30am - 12pm
The Maqam Centre, Wrentham Avenue NW10 3HJ
FREE
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
April 14th, May 12th, June 9th, July 14th
Register via Eventbrite where possible (link inbio), or drop in on the day.

Nicky will be on hand to answer any questions you have about your child's sleep.

This is such a wonderful resource being run by an incredible sleep consultant!

Bringing a baby home is beautiful—but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely at times.That’s where postpa...
29/03/2026

Bringing a baby home is beautiful—but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely at times.

That’s where postpartum doulas come in 🤍

They offer calm, non-judgmental support during the fourth trimester—helping you recover, care for your baby, and feel more confident in your new role.

From emotional reassurance to practical help around the home, their role is all about supporting you, not replacing you.

Because every family deserves to feel held, rested, and supported in those early days. ✨

Would you hire a postpartum doula?

On Sunday 28th March, we go back to British Summer Time, meaning the clock's will skip forward an hour at 2am in the mor...
25/03/2026

On Sunday 28th March, we go back to British Summer Time, meaning the clock's will skip forward an hour at 2am in the morning.

What it does mean is lighter evenings and darker mornings for a little longer. So if you're little one has been waking a little earlier than normal due to the light coming through the curtains, it'll go back to being dark for a little while longer (and will give you a little bit more time to invest in some good black out blinds ready for the summer!)

So what can you do to support your child's sleep (and yours) through this clock change?

1. A gradual time change of 15, 20, or 30 minutes.

For example, if your child goes to bed at 7pm usually, then you want to aim for a 6pm bedtime on Saturday night. With a gradual time change, you want to change the time gently over a few days. So for 15 minute changes, aim to start on Wednesday.

Wednesday 6:45pm bedtime
Thursday 6:30pm
Friday 6:15pm
Saturday 6pm

(You can do the same with 20 minutes over 3 nights, or 30 minutes over 2 nights)

2. You can also do the opposite and gradually bring the time back to the normal sleep time after the event has happened. So put your baby to bed at the normal time on Saturday 26th March, then gradually adjust the bedtime over the next few days. So for the 15 minute changes:

Sunday night 7:45pm
Monday night 7:30pm
Tuesday night 7:15pm
Wednesday night back to 7pm

(Again you can do the same with 20 minutes over 3 nights, or 30 minutes over 2 nights)

3. Make a gradual change in the morning instead - this can work well for older children who use a Gro Clock. Just adjust the time on the clock for the morning. You can do the full hour! But you also want to make it achievable for your child. So try 15-20 minutes per day (remembering to adjust the time each night on the clock!)

4. Just wing it! You could put them to bed at the normal time and just see how they go! Sometimes a 'go with the flow' mentality can just keep everyone calm! You can always adjust the time over the next few nights if it doesn't go well!

Either way, try and remain relaxed, look after yourself

23/03/2026

Celebrating the quiet strength, fierce advocacy, and unwavering support of doulas this World Doula Week 🤍

Doulas hold space, uplift voices, and remind families of their power.

Their care goes beyond birth and postpartum—it’s about trust, compassion, and honouring every journey into parenthood.

Here’s to the hands that comfort, the words that empower, and the hearts that show up, every single time.

There's no other job in the world I would rather do!

⚠️ Meningitis Awareness ⚠️With a current outbreak being reported, I wanted to share this to help parents recognise the s...
19/03/2026

⚠️ Meningitis Awareness ⚠️

With a current outbreak being reported, I wanted to share this to help parents recognise the signs early and know when to act.

Meningitis can progress very quickly, so trust your instincts — you know your child best.

👶 Common signs & symptoms in babies and children:
• High temperature (but hands/feet may feel cold)
• Vomiting
• Drowsy, floppy, or difficult to wake
• Rapid breathing
• Unusual crying, moaning, or high-pitched cry
• Refusing feeds
• Pale, blotchy, or unusual skin colour
• Stiff neck, sensitivity to light
• Seizures

⚠️ The rash: Not all children get a rash, but if they do, it may look like tiny pinpricks or purple bruising that does NOT fade when pressed (glass test).

🚨 Seek urgent medical help immediately if you’re concerned — don’t wait for all symptoms to appear.

💉 MenB vaccine (protects against meningococcal B):
• First introduced in the UK in 2015
• Given at:– 8 weeks– 16 weeks– 1 year (booster)

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect against serious illness, but it doesn’t cover all types — so awareness is still key.

Please share this to help other parents stay informed 💛

And follow





18/03/2026

Sunlight isn’t just “nice to have” — it’s how our bodies (and our babies’ bodies) learn when to wake, rest, and sleep. ☀️

Exposing yourself and your little one to natural light throughout the day helps regulate your circadian rhythm — the internal clock that controls sleep and wake cycles. Morning light signals the body to reduce melatonin (the sleepy hormone) and boosts alertness, while dimmer evening light allows melatonin to rise naturally, preparing everyone for better sleep.

For babies, this rhythm is still developing — so regular exposure to daylight can make a big difference in helping them settle into more predictable sleep patterns.

Open the curtains, step outside, soak in that natural light — even on cloudy days. It’s one of the simplest (and most powerful) ways to support better sleep for the whole family. 🌿✨

Most people think there are 5 senses…But your child is actually developing 8 🧠✨And every single one plays a role in how ...
17/03/2026

Most people think there are 5 senses…
But your child is actually developing 8 🧠✨

And every single one plays a role in how they move, behave, learn, and regulate.

When your child is:
• Crashing into the sofa
• Refusing certain foods
• Covering their ears
• Constantly on the move
• Struggling to sit still

👉 It’s not “just behaviour”
👉 It’s often sensory processing in action

Sensory play isn’t just messy fun —
It’s how children build their brains

Through play, they’re learning:
🤍 How their body feels
🤍 Where they are in space
🤍 How to manage big emotions
🤍 How to interact with the world around them
The best part?

You don’t need fancy setups or expensive toys.
Simple, everyday moments are enough:

• Carrying groceries = proprioception
• Swinging at the park = vestibular
• Baking together = tactile + olfactory + gustatory
• Cuddles = regulation + body awareness

✨ Small moments = powerful development

Save this post for easy sensory ideas
& send it to a parent who needs this reminder 🤍

Sending Love To All This Mother's Day...To those becoming mothers this yearMothers, step-mothers, Aunties, God-Mothers, ...
15/03/2026

Sending Love To All This Mother's Day...

To those becoming mothers this year

Mothers, step-mothers, Aunties, God-Mothers, grandmothers and any mother figures

Mothers that have lost children

Those that have lost their mother

Those that are longing to be mothers

Those that have decided not to be mothers

Every sleep matters. Following safe sleep guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (...
12/03/2026

Every sleep matters. Following safe sleep guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths.

Save this post to reference later and share with anyone caring for your baby 💛

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