I’m passionate about Mums enjoying being a mum.
Not just because it makes it more fun for them, and not just because it makes their family happier, but also because I believe it will have a BIG impact on society.
Society needs balance; women and men, people with and without children. But for some reason Mums do not appear to be highly rated in our society at the moment.
Women are making a great comeback, with still some work to do. But Mums still seem to have a very low position in society. I don’t think this is a good plan for the future of our society because Mums are where the whole thing starts.
Problem is that the media is full of rubbish stories about Mums of all types and Mums have a tendency to have a go at each other publicly for our parenting or choices, making us look even more ridiculous.
I started building a campaign about this quietly in late-2011 and then went public in 2012, with a surprising reaction; we are talking about Mums heh! I’m not giving up, I’m just regrouping. There’s info to collect and collate, and more connections with existing groups to make.
In the meantime I’m going to keep blogging about the subject and refining my ideas, hence this page.
So if you would like to read more about my ideas for Mums in society and the importance for a change, click here. I’d love to know what you think, and if you are an organisation with similar thoughts I would love to connect with you as I have some BIG ideas and plans!
Here are some of the blogs I’ve written over time on this subject:
Problem Corner – How to ask for help when you have been self-sufficient?
I'm so glad that this regular reader of my blog has asked this question, partially because she ACTUALLY asked and partially because it's…
Don’t Cut The Easy Ones Mr Osborne, Cut The Right Ones
Today I'm not here! I've over at Britmums talking about Welfare cuts (if you haven't read the story of Tamsyn Woods story of her fight for her…
Can Mums Have It All
I haven't blogged about this, despite Cherie-gate etc etc etc. But this morning I'm grumpy, so I thought I'd let lose and have some fun with…
I’ve been accused of being a ‘Yummy Mummy’; Is that bad?
So a few weeks ago someone made a very pointed comment about not liking a children's farm that I like because it's so 'yummy mummy'. Clearly I was…
An Amazing Woman In My Life
It’s amazing what you can find in Tesco’s; I found a 73 year old, Irish grandmother with a huge heart. She cares for Little Dimples while I…
If Your Friend Has Fallen Out With Them, Should You?
So your friends in real life, twitter or Facebook have a falling out. Should you remain friends with those people? Or is that disloyal? What…
When Is Discussion Healthy or Unhealthy?
I'm trying to work out whether I'm a fan of discussion or not. I like a good old chinwag, and brainstorm. But discussion? There is a strong…
A Name For Our Revolution: Come and have your say
I've got a plan for a revolution. First starting with mummy bloggers, and then spreading out into the world. It's your revolution too, so I'd…
Time for a change: Women bitching about other women: Sally Bercow vs Kirstie Allsopp
So another story about a mother, having a go at another mother, very publicly because obviously the Daily Mail loves that sort of thing. Sally…
I’m a Blogger Blagger, fancy joining me?
So loads of people have been commenting about whether bloggers in general are blaggers, or whether it's just the new ones, just mummy bloggers or…
A Note For The Grumpy Old Man In Radlett: Don’t Tut At Me Mate!
This is a message for the grumpy old man and the younger male driver who yesterday took umbrage at me pulling over to the side of the road with my…
Multi-Tasking is rubbish: I’m sure it’s a myth that Mums are good at it
So I'm a Mum, therefore I'm fabulous at multi-tasking right? Wrong! Does that mean that I fail and can't put it on my CV as we are all meant to be…
Never discount a chance meeting, it might get you on radio!
I know that we all have busy lives and so logically we will often not bother to chat to or make friends with people in a situation that doesn't…
Help, Am I Deluded?
I've met my fair share of coach/therapist/healer types who were extremely deluded about either their grandiose plans, their skills or their market…
Is It OK to threaten your toddler with popping their balloons?
I dont know the full news story, but I saw the Wright Stuff talking about a Mum who couldn't get her 3yr old out of the park, so threatened to pop…
Feeling Disempowered?
Do You Sometimes Feel Disempowered? It's easy as a Mum to feel disempowered. Maybe you're not quite as fit as you once were, or don't go out…
Pregnant and Feeling Disempowered?
Mums often feel disempowered, especially when pregnant. I'm amazed how quickly it has hit me again, being only a couple of month's pregnant. The…
Your Kids Are All As Great As Each Other
So one of the biggest worries for some Mums is whether their child is doing Ok in comparison to other children around them. Meanwhile, other Mums…
We are the same but different
One of the things that I feel would enormously transform our world today, is if as women, especially Mums, we stood together, allowing and embracing…