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Managing as a young mum with a special needs baby

Two years after the birth of her daughter, Esther talks about some of the challenges of being a young mum with a child who has special needs

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Being a mum

Managing as a young mum with a special needs baby

 Two years after the birth of her daughter, Esther talks about some of the challenges of being a young mum with a child who has special needs
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Mother's Day as a bereaved mum - a day for me too

 Motherhood is complicated, so is Mother’s Day as a bereaved mum. For me this year Rhia's trying to find what works for her, her normal.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

6 ways to support bereaved mothers on Mother's Day

 Sometimes it is the simple, small gentle moments and acknowledgment that matters. Here are some simple ways to support bereaved mothers on Mother's Day.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Difficult birth as a young mum: my daughter was worth it

 Did you have a difficult birth as a young mum? Hollie talks about the birth of her daughter Beau, and the way her age affected her treatment. 
19 Jun 2019 | Holly

Graduating from uni with a daughter: my greatest achievement

 Maria shares her experience of graduating from uni with a daughter, and why it's her greatest achievement. She almost dropped out.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What impact has your mum had on your parenting?

 What impact has your mum had on your parenting? Geneva talks about the lessons she's learned from her mum when it comes to her own parenting. 
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

A letter to the world - bereavement as a young mum

 Rhia writes about her experience of bereavement as a young mum. She gives her advice to people on how to relate and talk to bereaved parents.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

10 things that helped me survive the first year of bereavement

 Rhia, young bereaved mum of three shared the 10 things that helped her survive the first year of bereavement. Before I first got pregnant, I just didn't cry.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Pushing through uni with a second pregnancy

 Jayde fell pregnant with her second baby while she was at university, and with the support of her partner, decided to stick it out. Listen to her experience of uni with a second pregnancy.
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

I couldn't remember labour the second time around

 Verona shares her experience (or lack of memory of it) of giving birth to her second child. Here's Verona's story of labour the second time around.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Having a baby changes your relationship with your sister

 Libby talks about how having a baby changes your relationship with your sister. Both she and her sister have babies the same age. 
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

Creating safer sleep spaces for your baby as a young parent

 Geneva talks about her experience of discussing creating safer sleep spaces for your baby with health professionals and her advice for them.
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

Breastfeeding as a young mum was tricky: my experience

 Maria wrote about her experience of breastfeeding as a young mum, and how she worked with her midwife to get the hang of it. 
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Bedtime routine - how do you put your kids to bed?

 Are they afraid of the dark or do they sleep right through? Young parents share their bedtime routine and how it can go well, and sometimes not perfectly. 
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Bathroom labour story - I gave birth in the loo

 Maria gave birth to her daughter in an unexpected place. She told us her bathroom labour story. My birth experience, nothing went as planned.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Being judged in public as a young mum - how I dealt with it

 Sharmika experienced a lot of judgement when out in public with her son as a young mum. She talked to us about how she dealt with it. 
19 Jun 2019 | Sharmika D

How I went from benefits to work as a parent, credits to wages

 This year Opal made the transition from benefits to work, with the help of her mum and her daughter's dad. She writes about making this shift.
19 Jun 2019 | W

A year since I lost my twins - another year of bereavement

 Young mummy to Airley, Freddy and Thomas, Rhia, shares her experience of a year of bereavement since she lost her twins, after the loss of her daughter Airley. 
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Overcoming loneliness as a new young mum

 Hear how work and friendship helped Hollie with overcoming loneliness as a new young mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Living alone with my daughter: the pros and cons

 Elsa left home when she was pregnant and started living alone with her daughter. She explains the pros and cons.
19 Jun 2019 | Elsa L

Juggling GCSEs with a baby: my advice for young parents

 My little boy was five-months-old when I went back to school and about one-year-old when I was just starting my GCSEs with a baby.
19 Jun 2019 | Kaiya A

My advice for parents struggling with their mental health

 Mum to Cavalhi, Rianna shares some advice for other young parents who are struggling with their mental health.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Managing anxiety after birth: how I got help

 Ellie sought help with managing anxiety after her son was born. Watch her story.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Embarrassing parent moments: our young parents share theirs

 Hear young parents answer, 'What's your most embarrassing moment as a parent?'
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

After giving birth: how did you feel after your baby was born?

 Hear some of our young parent's talk about how they felt after giving birth.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Telling religious parents you're pregnant: how it went for me

 Young mum to Kendra, Alia shares some advice for telling strict parents that you're pregnant.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Being a mum-of-two is much easier than being mum-of-one

 Hear why young mum, Shilpa, finds being a mum of two easier than being mummy to one!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Tips for discussing disabilities with your child

 Young mum, Sharmika gives some great advice on where to start discussing disabilities with your child.
19 Jun 2019 | Sharmika D

My birth story - by Cheree

 Mum at 15, Cheree shares her birth story.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Introducing a vegan diet to your children

 Young mum to Delilah, Libby discusses her daughter's vegan diet.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

My experience with baby-led weaning

 Young mum of 2, Ellie shares why baby-led weaning worked best with her two boys.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Follow through with routine

 Young mum, Verona shares why she has to follow through with routine with her two daughters.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

I plan big parties for my children!

 Young mum of 2, Geneva shares why she loves planning big parties for her two boys!
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

Potty training my son has been difficult

 Teen mum, Jayde speaks about the challenges she's faced in potty training her son.
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

The importance of routine

 Young mum at 18 to Mia, Opal, talks about the importance of routine.
19 Jun 2019 | W

How my body changed after giving birth

 Young mum, Libby, talks about the changes she's noticed to her body after giving birth.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

Tips for co-parenting

 Mum at 15, Jayde shares her experience of co-parenting so far.
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

How has having a child changed you as a person?

 Hear our young parents answer, 'how does having a child change you as a person?'
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

My post-birth hospital experience

 Teen mum at 15, Sholar talks about her hospital experiences after giving birth to her son and daughter.
19 Jun 2019 | Sholar R

I’m a solo parent at 23

 Young mum to Maia, Ruby, fell pregnant with her daughter during university and shares some advice for other solo parents.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

How we reacted to our pregnancy

 Young couple, Rodney and Henrietta, share their initial thoughts on Henrietta's pregnancy news.
19 Jun 2019 | Henrietta M

My parents pushed me to finish my education

 Young mum, Harriet shares why she's glad her parents pushed her to finish university after the birth of her daughter, Rosie.
19 Jun 2019 | Harriet W

The challenges of getting a job as a young parent

 Shilpa shares what she finds challenging about getting a job as a young mum of 2.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What would you say to your pregnant self?

 Hear our young parents answer 'What would you say to yourself when you first found out your were pregnant?'
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Things I'd do differently with baby number two

 Mum at 15, Jayde, shares what she'd like to differently with baby number two.
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

My pregnancy journey - by Tamera

 Tamera has written about her pregnancy journey with both of her children.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

I didn't feel comfortable breastfeeding in public

 Young mum, Hollie shares how she felt about breastfeeding in public
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

How to tell your parents that you're pregnant

 Young mum, Rianna, shares some tips for telling your parents that you're pregnant.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Celebrating my son’s first birthday

 Young mum, Jess, speaks about the pressures she felt in preparing for her son, Kaylan's first birthday.
19 Jun 2019 | Jessica M

How my relationship with my mum’s changed since becoming a mum

 Ellie shares how her relationship with her own mum has changed since becoming a young mum of 2 boys.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Did you experience judgement for being a young parent?

 Young mum, Libby, shares her experience of facing judgement as a young parent.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

What Baby Loss Awareness Week means to me

 Rhia, young mum to Airley, Freddy and Thomas has written about what Baby Loss Awareness Week means to her.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

I did my GCSE exams 2 days after giving birth!

 Mum at 15, Cheree, shares her experience of taking her GCSE exams two days after giving birth.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Pregnant and facing motherhood alone
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What I find challenging about single parenting

 Young mum, Farrah shares what she's found most challenging about being a single parent.
19 Jun 2019 | Farrah M

My career plans have changed since having children

 Verona shared how her career plans have changed since becoming a young mum of 2.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Telling family about my pregnancy

 Follow young mum, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. Part 4 of 4 vlogs.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

My school was supportive during my pregnancy

 Teen mum, Abi, shares how her school supported her during her pregnancy with daughter, Samantha.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Initial reactions to being pregnant at 14

 Teen mum, Kaiya, shares how she first felt when she found out she was pregnant at 14.
19 Jun 2019 | Kaiya A

Who I told first about my pregnancy

 Young mum at 18, Opal, shares who she told first about her pregnancy.
19 Jun 2019 | W

Spending time together as a couple since having children

 Ellie shares how spending time with her partner has changed since becoming parents.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Telling my partner that I wanted to keep our baby

 Follow young mum, Cheree on her journey to motherhood. Part 3 of 4 vlogs.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Being a mum and studying a Masters Degree!

 Young mum, Farrah, shares her plans to start a Masters degree.
19 Jun 2019 | Farrah M

I found my second pregnancy much harder

 Young mum of two, Geneva, shares why she found her pregnancy with her second son, Luca more difficult.
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

Dealing with toddler tantrums

 See how young mum, Richelle, deals with toddler tantrums in her vlog!
19 Jun 2019 | Richelle O

'My midwife experience' by Loren, mum at 18

 Young mum at 18, Loren, talks about her two very different experiences with her midwives.
19 Jun 2019 | Loren S

Getting back to being yourself after having children

 Young mum, Nelle, shares how she's learnt to be happy in her own skin.
19 Jun 2019 | Nelle W

Telling school I was pregnant

 Follow young mum at 15, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. Part 2 of 4 vlogs.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Thinking about contraception after giving birth

 Young mum at 15, Jayde, speaks about the importance of thinking about contraception after giving birth.
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

Our relationship has become stronger since our son was born

 Young couple Henrietta and Rodney reflect on how their relationship has changed since their son Kai was born.
19 Jun 2019 | Henrietta M

What has your child taught you?

 Watch our young parents answer the question, 'what's your child taught you?'
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

How I felt about my son starting school

 Young mum, Leigh, shares how her son is finding big school and her plans now she has more time on her hands.
19 Jun 2019 | Leigh E

My relationship with my son

 Young, single mum, Nelle, speaks about her special relationship with her son.
19 Jun 2019 | Nelle W

'My birth story' by Libby, mum at 20

 Young mum at 20, Libby, has shared her birth story with Little Lullaby.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

How we're involving our children in our wedding

 Young mum of 2, Sophie, shares how her children will be involved in their wedding plans.
19 Jun 2019 | Sophie S

Breastfeeding jargon explained!

 We’ve put together a guide of breastfeeding terms you will most likely hear if you breastfeed your baby.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

I had more than one midwife

 Young mum, Leigh, speaks about her relationship with her midwives.
19 Jun 2019 | Leigh E

What not to say to a young parent

 Young parents tell us what NOT to say to a young parent!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Friendships can change when you become a parent

 Friends and young mums, Tamera and Megan speak about how they're friendships have changed since becoming parents.
19 Jun 2019 | Tamera G

I want to go back and finish college

 Young mum of 2, Alicia shares her hopes of returning to college.
19 Jun 2019 | Alicia B

My experience of being pregnant at 14

 Mum at 15, Natasha, shares her story and the prejudice she experienced as a young mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Finding support during pregnancy and after birth

 Young mum, Leanne shares what makes her feel better when she has a down day.
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

Breastfeeding in public – Opal’s experience

 Young mum at 18, Opal, shares her experience of breastfeeding in public.
19 Jun 2019 | W

Managing two children under 2

 Young mum of two, Geneva, shares how she manages her two boys.
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

I had anxiety about my post-birth body

 Young mum, Ellie shares how she felt about her body image after having her son, Isaac.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Advice for going through pregnancy on your own

 Young mum, Annabel shares how she felt about facing pregnancy and motherhood as a single parent.
19 Jun 2019 | Annabel S

How I felt after giving birth to my daughter

 Young mum, Libby shares how she felt after giving birth to her daughter Delilah.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

Experiencing anxiety after birth

 Young mum, Sarah writes about her anxiety after the birth of her son, Leo.
19 Jun 2019 | Sarah M

What I love about having two children

 Young mum of 2, Niechelle, shares what she loves about parenting two little ones!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

My breastfeeding experience – by Opal

 Young mum to Mia, Opal, shares her breastfeeding experience and tips.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Tips for birthing partners

 Young mum, Farrah, shares some great tips for birth partners.
19 Jun 2019 | Farrah M

My partner is a great mum!

 Kai's dad, Rodney, shares why he thinks his partner, young mum Henrietta is a great mum to their son!
19 Jun 2019 | Henrietta M

What do you find most challenging as a mum?

 We asked young parents what the most challenging thing about being a mum is for them.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

How I overcame my postnatal depression

 Young mum, Sylvia, shared her experience of overcoming postnatal depression.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Becoming a parent made me more determined to achieve my dreams

 Young mum Ayesha, 21, talks about achieving her dreams!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Life in my shoes as a young parent: the ups and downs
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Why I love using cloth nappies

 Young mum of 2, Ellie, shares why she's chosen to use cloth nappies for both of her boys.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Advice for second-time mums

 Some advice for mums expecting their second baby from young mum, Alicia.
19 Jun 2019 | Alicia B

Moving out at 16 with my son - Kaiya’s experience

 Kaiya, mum at 16, shares her story of moving out at 16.
19 Jun 2019 | Kaiya A

My daughter Delilah's first year

 Young mum to Delilah, Libby, shares how her first year with her daughter has been.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

What I want to teach my children

 We asked our young parents what they would like to teach their children!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

The week I tried to stop breastfeeding

 Young mum, Madison, talks about the week she weaned she weaned Zarah off breastfeeding.
19 Jun 2019 | Madison Y

I was judged whilst I was pregnant with my son

 Teen mum, Kaiya, shares how she has dealt with being judged for being a young parent.
19 Jun 2019 | Kaiya A

Moving away from my family during my pregnancy

 Young mum, Jess, shares how she has found moving away from her family and in with her partner.
19 Jun 2019 | Jessica M

The benefits of being a young parent

 Young mums, Richelle, Libby and Ellie remind us of the positives of being a young parent!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

The importance of support from teachers

 Young mum, Sharmika, shares her experience of being pregnant at sixth form and college.
19 Jun 2019 | Sharmika D

Preparing my daughter to be a big sister!

 Young mum, Alicia, shares how she is preparing her daughter, Nijiah to become a big sister!
19 Jun 2019 | Alicia B

When do you think you should introduce a new partner to your children?

 Young mum of 2, Geneva, gives her opinion on when to introduce a new partner to your children.
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

Planning a birthday party can be stressful!

 Mum at 15, Kaiya, speaks about the pressure that comes with planning for her son's birthday!
19 Jun 2019 | Kaiya A

I'm proud of my post-birth body!

 Young mum of two, Sophie, shared why she loves her post-birth body!
19 Jun 2019 | Sophie S

My experience of being a young mum at 16

 Young mum, Jodie, shares her experience of becoming a mum at 15.
19 Jun 2019 | Jodie H

A message for Grandma

 This little message from young mum, Sholar and her daughter, Lashae might just melt your heart!
19 Jun 2019 | Sholar R

A message for Mother's Day!

 We asked young parents if they had a message for the special ladies in their lives for Mother's Day.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

How has your relationship with your mum changed since becoming a mum?

 We asked young parents how their relationship with their own mum has changed since becoming a mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What I'm most proud of as a young mum

 Here's young mum, Nikiah, sharing what she is most proud of about her daughter, R'miah.
19 Jun 2019 | Nikiah W

My advice for college teachers - by Kaiya

 Mum at 15, Kaiya, offers some advice for college teachers on how to better support young mums at college.
19 Jun 2019 | Kaiya A

My advice for employers - by Libby

 Young mum, Libby shares some advice for employers on how to better support expectant mums.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

Our first 12 months together

 Young mum, Leanne, shares how the first year as Aveya's mummy has been!
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

How becoming a parent changes your relationship

 We spoke to young mum, Sophie, about how her relationship with her partner changed after her daughter.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

I became a midwife after I had my children

 Fiona, mum at 19, shares how she became a midwife after having her babies.
19 Jun 2019 | Fiona D

Tips for living with your partner 

 We asked young mum, Jess, about the challenges of moving in with a partner.
19 Jun 2019 | Jessica M

Our potty training journey

 Young mum, Sophie, shares how potty training her daughter, Delilah, is going!
19 Jun 2019 | Sophie S

What I find most challenging as a mum

 Young mum, Sharmika, shared what she finds most challenging as a mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Day-to-day challenges of motherhood

 Young mum, Libby, talks about her day-to-day challenges as a new mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

Ellie's home birth story

 Young mum, Ellie, shares her home birth experience of second son, Oliver.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Ways I look after myself - part 1

 In this three-part series, young mum, Nelle, discusses the ways she takes some time for herself.
19 Jun 2019 | Nelle W

How I manage my mental health

 Harriet shares how she felt during her pregnancy and what's helped her to manage her mental health.
19 Jun 2019 | Harriet W

Do you support each other with parenting?

 We asked young mums, Tamera and Megan if they support each other with parenting.
19 Jun 2019 | Tamera G

I've been judged for being a young mum

 Young mum at 16, Emily, shared her experience of being judged.
19 Jun 2019 | Emily A

My friend was first to know I was pregnant!

 Young mum, Leigh speaks about how her friendships changed when she became a mum to son, Jayden.
19 Jun 2019 | Leigh E

How I dealt with feeling alone

 Being a young parent can be lonely. Here's some advice from young mum, Nikiah, on feeling alone.
19 Jun 2019 | Nikiah W

What I'm proud of as a young mum

 We asked Alicia what she's most proud of as a young mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Alicia B

Back to education after having children: my advice

 Young mum of 2 daughters, Shannon, shares some helpful advice.
19 Jun 2019 | Shannon C

What I want to teach my son

 Young mum, Jess shares what she wants to teach her son, Kaylan.
19 Jun 2019 | Jessica M

What's your favourite thing about Christmas?

 We asked a few of our young parents what their fave thing about Christmas is! 
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What are your Christmas traditions?

 Young parents share their family Christmas traditions with us.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Choosing a nursery for my son

 Young mum, Loren, shares some things to think about when deciding on the right nursery for your child.
19 Jun 2019 | Loren S

What is a pushing present?

 Young mum, Jess, shared with us what a pushing present is and what she got!
19 Jun 2019 | Jessica M

Advice for co-parenting at Christmas

 Co-parenting can be tricky and sometimes Christmas can make things more complicated.
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

I went back into education after having children

 After having 2 children, Shannon is studying to be a nurse and shared with us what it's like back in education.
19 Jun 2019 | Shannon C

What to do if you're feeling lonely or sad this Christmas

 If you’re a young parent in this position, we’ve put together some ideas for how you can spend your time over the festive period.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Why I wanted to start my own business

 Young mum, Henrietta shares why she wanted to start her own business after having her son, Kai.
19 Jun 2019 | Henrietta M

Being a parent and living with my parents

 Young mum, Libby, shares how she is finding living with her parents and daughter, Delilah.
19 Jun 2019 | Libby S

Becoming a Young Parent Ambassador has been life changing

 Young mum, Leanne shares how becoming a Young Parent Ambassador has changed her life!
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

Preparing my son for his little brother

 Young mum, Ellie, tells us how she is preparing her 2-year-old son, Isaac for his little brother.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Wherever you want to go, you can get there!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

I went travelling in Australia with my 7-year-old!

 Young mum, Charlotte, shared her experience of travelling in Australia with her 7-year-old son.
19 Jun 2019 | Charlotte R

Pregnant together, friends forever!

 Young mums, Megan and Tamera, met at college and found out they were pregnant in the same week!
19 Jun 2019 | Tamera G

The highs and lows of co-parenting

 Amber, from Teen Mom UK, spoke to us about the highs and lows of co-parenting with her ex-boyfriend.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Changes to my body after giving birth

 Young mum, Richelle, shares about the changes she noticed after giving birth to her son, Zachary.
19 Jun 2019 | Richelle O

6 tips for surviving and thriving at uni

 Young mum, Nelle, offers some tips to other parents studying at university!
19 Jun 2019 | Nelle W

The challenges of being a single parent

 Young mum, Leigh, speaks about the challenges of being a single parent (as well as the benefits!)
19 Jun 2019 | Leigh E

What I was worried about as a young mum

 Young mum, Elsa, shared with the Little Lullaby team what she was worried about when her daughter was born.
19 Jun 2019 | Elsa L

Teaching my son about Black History

 Linda, mum at 18, shared with us how she's teaching her son about Black History.
19 Jun 2019 | Linda B

Changes to your body after giving birth - breast size

 Young mum, Loren, reminds us to embrace the changes to our bodies after giving birth!
19 Jun 2019 | Loren S

How I balance studying, work and being a mum

 Young mum Tamera, gives some advice for balancing work, studying and being a mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Tamera G

Moving into our first family home

 Young mum Henrietta lives with her partner Rodney and their son Kai. She shared with us how it's going.
19 Jun 2019 | Henrietta M

Completing my A levels at 9 months pregnant

 Young mum at 17, Ellie, talks about completing her A Levels whilst 9 months pregnant.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie G

The importance of support by Mia from Teen Mom UK

 Mia, from Teen Mom UK, speaks about the importance of support.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

How I dealt with depression during pregnancy and after

 To mark World Mental Health Day, we spoke with young mum, Leanne, about dealing with depression.
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

How I deal with my baby's allergies - by Megan

 Megan, mum at 17, shares the challenges of dealing with her daughter Nevaeh's allergies.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

5 things I do to look after myself - by Henrietta

 Young mum Henrietta shares with us the 5 things she does to look after herself.
19 Jun 2019 | Henrietta M

How I balance work and family - Megan Teen Mom UK

 Megan, from Teen Mom UK, shares her experience of balancing work and family and some advice so starting back to work.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Three things I want to achieve - by Sholar

 Sholar, who became a mum at 15, shared with us what she wants to achieve and how she stays motivated to reach her goals!
19 Jun 2019 | Sholar R

Don't forget date night!

 Thanks to Chloe Patton, from Teen Mom UK, for the reminder to not forget date night!
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

How my midwife impacted my pregnancy - Ellie's experience

 Young mum, Ellie shared with us her midwife experience during her pregnancy with her son Isaac.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

How becoming a mum changed me for the better

 Sassi, from MTV's Teen Mom UK, shares with us how she's changed since having her daughter Zena'ya.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Starting the nursery process - ask questions!

 Young mum of 2, Sophie, shares her experience of starting her daughter at nursery.
19 Jun 2019 | Sophie S

My baby's first 12 months - Elsa and Zarah

 Young Parent Ambassador, Elsa shares with us how her first year as mum to daughter Zarah is going.
19 Jun 2019 | Elsa L

How to help your child adjust to their new sibling

 Geneva talks about what she found useful to help Mason adjust to his new little brother arriving.
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

My experience of living in a mother and baby unit

 Young mum to Aveya, Leanne, spoke about her positive experience of living in a mother and baby unit.
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

Dealing with reactions to my pregnancy

 Tamera, young mum to Lily, talks about how she dealt with reactions to her pregnancy.
19 Jun 2019 | Tamera G

How becoming a mum impacted my friendships - Richelle's experience

 Young mum Richelle, shares with us how becoming a parent impacted her friendships and how she was able to involve her friends in bringing up her son Zachary.
19 Jun 2019 | Richelle O

Changes to your body after giving birth - breastfeeding

 Some of the changes to our bodies after giving birth might come as a surprise. Ellie shares how breastfeeding changed her body.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Why I wanted to become a Young Parent Ambassador - by Sholar

 Sholar, who became a mum at 15, shares with us why she wanted to become a Young Parent Ambassador.
19 Jun 2019 | Sholar R

How my midwife impacted my pregnancy - Sophie's experience

 Sophie shares the different experiences she had for each of her pregnancies and how important it is to form a good relationship with your midwife.
19 Jun 2019 | Sophie S

Becoming a mum at 19 - Madison's story

 Madison, young mum to Zarah, talks about becoming a mum at 19 including the challenges she's faced.
19 Jun 2019 | Madison Y

What I'm most proud of - Megan from Teen Mom UK

 Megan from Teen Mom UK shares with the Little Lullaby team what she is most proud of as a mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Starting your child at nursery: Leigh's experience

 Leigh, young mum to Jayden, shares her experience of starting her son at nursery.
19 Jun 2019 | Leigh E

When your friend's child has a health condition – the quick(ish) guide

 Holly, young mum to Poppy gives a quick-ish guide on what to do when your friend's child has a health condition.
19 Jun 2019 | Holly

The importance of saving money

 Chloe from Teen Mom UK explains the importance of saving money.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

My three biggest challenges I've faced as a mum

 Sophie, young mum to Rosie talks about her three biggest challenges she's faced as a mum.
19 Jun 2019 | Sophie C

Coping with the 'Terrible Twos'

 Discover how Amber, from Teen Mom UK, copes with the terrific and 'Terrible Twos!'
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

How do you deal with tantrums?

 Are you finding it difficult to approach your little one's tantrums? We asked a couple of the lovely young mums on our Young Parent Panel and Teen Mom UK about how they deal with tantrums.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Advice for new mums - keeping calm

 Sassi, from Teen Mom UK offers advice for other young mums who've just found out they're pregnant and how to remain calm when the going gets tough.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Being a new mum - How I deal with family opinions

 "If you need help obviously ask ... but if you feel like everyone’s getting on top of you telling you what to do then just say to them ‘it’s my baby.'"
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

It's not that easy - challenges I still face as a young mum

 Find out more about the challenges Jayde faces as a young mum of 1. Here she talks about early mornings, education and work.
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

I'm not a perfect mum - there's no such thing!

 "There's no rules or handbook to parenting, just do your best that you can do."
19 Jun 2019 | Serena M

Tips for taking your baby out this summer

 Shanice and Jayde from Busy Baby, Happy Baby give us their advice for taking your little one(s) out and about while the weather is warm :)
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What it's like to be treated differently as a young mum

 Sophie on the challenges she faced when looking for work as a young mum, and how you can get free support if you're having similar problems.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Life in my shoes as a young parent: the ups and downs

 "As long as you stay focused and do what you love, you are destined for happiness."
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

My daughter is my best friend and my motivation

 "I honestly can’t wait for what my future holds."
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

Adjusting to life as a working mum: my experience

 "I hope that I'm now giving her a little bit of inspiration; maybe being a bit more of a role model than I have been before."
19 Jun 2019 | Alex P

Why I'm giving up my time to support other young mum

 "There's a lot of organisations that are out there that young mums just don't know about."
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

Isolation and feeling lonely as a young mum: my advice
19 Jun 2019 | Jayde E

How to help your child after the death of a loved one

 Harriet's practical advice on helping your child through the death of someone they're close to.
19 Jun 2019 | Harriet W

6 tips for staying focused on your future as a young parent

 "How are we supposed to stay motivated for something we’re looking to achieve 1, 2, 3, or even 5 years from now? No doubt it’s difficult. But it is doable."
19 Jun 2019 | Charlotte R

5 things I learned being a young mum

 Linda - who had her son when she was 18 - looks back on her time as a young mum and the lessons she learned along the way.
19 Jun 2019 | Linda B

Young parents: never feel like you're going through it alone

 "Young mums need to know that there are women who have been in their situations who've got their back."
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Dating as a young mum: what I’ve learned

 Adding a baby to your family can put a strain on your relationship with your partner at the best of times, but what about when you add a new partner to an existing family unit?
19 Jun 2019 | Rebecca

5 small things you can do to support an additional needs parent

 "Showing kindness, sharing a warm smile and asking a genuine ‘how are you?’ could be the small things needed to lift our spirits."
19 Jun 2019 | Charlie S

My simple piece of advice for other young mums

 Harriet's advice on achieving your dreams and staying true to yourself.
19 Jun 2019 | Harriet W

Keeping kids safe - advice from the RoSPA

 Bumps and scrapes are all part of growing up. But how do you help prevent more serious accidents happening to your baby?
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What to pack in your baby bag

 Young mum-of-two Sophie runs through what she packs every day in her baby bag when she's out and about with Delilah and Indiana :)
19 Jun 2019 | Sophie S

Finding my place in the world of motherhood

 "Trying to find mum-friends when your self confidence is at rock bottom is scary and daunting."
19 Jun 2019 | Laura

5 things I wish I'd known before becoming a mum

 I became a mummy a lot sooner than I thought I would. I had just turned 18 and a month later my little bubba boy entered this world.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

How being a mum has changed me

 Happy Mother's Day! Ellie explains how her life has changed for the better since she had her baby boy, Isaac.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

A day in the life of a young working mum

 Young mum Linda lets us into her life as a working parent...
19 Jun 2019 | Linda B

What I wish I’d known before I became a parent

 "I know that kids are great for not doing what you want them to, so I’ve decided to shed the expectations, take every moment as it comes and just enjoy raising my children as best I can."
19 Jun 2019 | Rebecca

5 things I want to achieve in my 20s (and how I motivate myself)

 "Having a baby at 15 was certainly a challenge... Yet here I am today, aged 23 and my son aged 8, living a wonderful life."
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Tia Ward talks dating struggles with young mum Yasmin Elizabeth

 Bloggers Tia Ward and Yasmin Elizabeth have teamed up to talk about everything to do with young single motherhood - don't miss this video!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

My journey as a single parent wasn’t easy, but I made it

 "If I knew about the services and how important it was to talk to people about how I was feeling then I think I would of enjoyed pregnancy a bit more."
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

A year of cuteness! Our 2016 photo album

 Here's to a 2017 filled cute smiles, giggles and happy mummies! Here are our favourite photos by young mums and dads from 2016.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

6 things that surprised me about motherhood

 "I always knew I'd love the babies but I never, ever imagined how intense it would be."
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What happens at antenatal appointments? Morgan's experience

 Young mum Morgan on how going to her antenatal appointments may have saved her baby’s life.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

How to achieve anything as a young mum: Amber's advice

 "If you've got your mind set on something then you need to go for it."
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Why I love being a mum: my top 5 magic moments

 "Just out of nowhere and I cried my eyes out, obviously happy tears! That was a truly magical moment."
19 Jun 2019 | Olivia

"You’re thrown in at the deep end": Lettie's advice for new mums

 "You’ve got this big baby bump and everyone is staring at you. You just feel people are judging you because of your age."
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

5 super-cute facts about your baby

 5 things you probably didn't know about your baby!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Teen Mom UK episode 5 recap: Loren's reaction

 "Wow, Raphael has took the player game up a few levels hasn't he?"
19 Jun 2019 | Loren S

Being me… and mum: 4 ways to de-stress on a budget

 "To be a great parent, you need to have time to do things for you."
19 Jun 2019 | Alex P

Teen Mom UK star Naomi vlogs for us! "My 3 biggest ambitions..."

 "You can't stop me just because I've had a baby young. If anything it just motivates me to really do good for myself."
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Teen Mom UK news: Megan is pregnant again... and it's a girl!

 Teen Mom UK star Megan Ferrari is expecting the arrival of a baby girl - a sister for McKenzie in April 2017!
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

Teen Mom UK episode 3 recap: Loren's reaction!

 I've just watched the new episode of Teen Mum UK and what can I say, amazing!
19 Jun 2019 | Loren S

5 challenges all single mums will understand (and how I coped)

 "Seeing my son happy, healthy and constantly smiling was a constant reminder of what a great job I was doing."
19 Jun 2019 | Linda B

Teen Mom UK episode 2 recap: Stephanie's verdict!

 "My heart bleeds for Megan... how could he!!... and then have the nerve to propose to her."
19 Jun 2019 | Stephanie T

Chloe from Teen Mom UK vlogs for us! "5 motherhood surprises"

 Chloe Patton from MTV's Teen Mom UK vlogs for us on the 5 things that surprised her about pregnancy and motherhood... from being kicked in the ribs to leaky nipples!
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

10 ways to keep kids busy indoors this winter

 Make the most of your time at home by trying these super simple autumn winter crafts!
19 Jun 2019 | Alice Y

MTV's Teen Mom UK episode one recap: Ellie's verdict on the new show

 Last night the first episode of MTV's Teen Mom UK aired and we got to see the five mothers, their beautiful children, the highs and lows that come with becoming a parent.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Teen Mom UK puts young mums in the spotlight!

 The five young mums will set out to show that age is just a number when it comes to parenting.
19 Jun 2019 | Teen Mom UK

13 young mum bloggers we love, and how to follow them

 Here are a few of our favourite young mum bloggers and where to follow them on Instagram...
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

The importance of dads: Stephanie's story of single parenthood

 "In this generation we are so quick to give up on fathers an have the 'I can do it alone' mentality."
19 Jun 2019 | Stephanie T

How to find your new home (with a little one in tow!)

 So, we got an offer for a house and I am absolutely over the moon!
19 Jun 2019 | Loren S

23 things to do and consider before you give birth

 The moment those lines on a pregnancy test tell us we're going to have a baby, there's one that every parent-to-be feels: overwhelmed.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Being a mum-of-two is not easy, but it's 100% worth it

 "Being a mum of two has changed my life even more than I thought it was going to..."
19 Jun 2019 | Stephanie T

30 reasons I love being a young mum

 "I had MSN as a teenager so I’ve experienced the perks and pitfalls of being a kid with a social media account."
19 Jun 2019 | Lucy

Young, pregnant and proud of it!

 Young mum Sarah's advice for young parents worried about being judged.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

There is no manual for parenthood, so never give up on your goals

 "You are not a failure just because you may have to finish something you started a while ago."
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Young mum Becca's birth story: "I'd do it again in a heartbeat"

 "The universe has us on different paths for a reason, and I’m pretty happy with mine. It’ll never be perfect but it’s definitely, completely, 100% worth every second."
19 Jun 2019 | Rebecca

11 easy ways to keep fit when you've just had a baby

 11 of the best ways to stay fit and healthy on a tight schedule.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What young mums say about breastfeeding

 Ellie, Barbara and Sharna on their experiences of breastfeeding.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

One in three new mums struggle to bond with baby
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

The benefits of being a young mum
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L
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