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Learning to Accept My Child’s Autism Diagnosis

Young mum, Emily Alexander, is opening up about the experience of learning to accept her child’s autism diagnosis.   Autism […]

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Young parent stories

Learning to Accept My Child's Autism Diagnosis
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Judged for being a teenage mother
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Understanding some Necessary Details about Nursing a Baby in the Neonatal Unit
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Pre-natal tips that could Prevent Young Parents from Going into the Neonatal Unit after Birth
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

My Birth Experience: My First Child's Memorable Entrance to the World!
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Young Parents Q & A: Ellie asks her kids some fun questions!
8 Dec 2020 | Ellie L

Our HIE Story: We Gave Birth to a Hero!
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

We need to talk about the 'Reality vs the Perceived Reality' of Parenting
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

My Lockdown Birth Story: My Third Child Arrived During the Pandemic!
8 Dec 2020 | Shannon C

What I Learnt as a Young Single Parent during the COVID-19 Pandemic
8 Dec 2020 | Annabel S

The importance of fellowship for young dads

 Do you have a network of other young parents that support each other? Kevin reflects on the importance of fellowship for young dads. 
8 Dec 2020 | Kevin M

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. 
8 Dec 2020 | Geneva A

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. 
8 Dec 2020 | Libby S

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. 
8 Dec 2020 | 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. 
8 Dec 2020 | Sharmika D

Proudest moment as a mum - what's yours?

 Our young parents share their proudest moment with their kids, and how that makes them feel as parents. 
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Working together as a couple: Chloe from Teen Mom UK

 How do you and your partner divide up the work in your house? Chloe from Teen Mom UK has some advice on working together with your partner. 
8 Dec 2020 | Teen Mom UK

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Elsa L

My birth story - by Cheree

 Mum at 15, Cheree shares her birth story.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

What I'm most proud of as a young dad

 We asked young dad, Ruben what he's most proud of as a young dad. Find out what he had to say!
8 Dec 2020 | Ruben V

"I felt I was treated differently as a dad"

 Kai's dad, Rodney shares how he's been treated differently to his partner during pre and post natal appointments.
8 Dec 2020 | Henrietta M

Dealing with a child who doesn’t sleep

 Young mum of 2, Becca, shares her top tips to cope with a child who doesn't sleep!
8 Dec 2020 | Rebecca

Pregnant and facing motherhood alone
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Telling family about my pregnancy

 Follow young mum, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. Part 4 of 4 vlogs.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Telling school I was pregnant

 Follow young mum at 15, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. Part 2 of 4 vlogs.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Top 5 tips for exams whilst pregnant or a new mum

 Young mum and student Ciara gives some top exam tips for other young parents.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Finding out I was pregnant at 15

 Follow young mum, Cheree, on her journey to motherhood. In part 1 she talks about finding out she was pregnant at 15.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

'You can be a mum, happy and still win at life!’

 Jenna gave birth to her first child at 16. She wants to help other young parents by sharing her experience.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

I wanted to breastfeed for longer

 Young mum, Libby writes about her breastfeeding experience.
8 Dec 2020 | Libby S

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Tamera G

My experience of being pregnant at 14

 Mum at 15, Natasha, shares her story and the prejudice she experienced as a young mum.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Useful advice for travelling with children by yourself
8 Dec 2020 | Charlotte R

Advice for going through pregnancy on your own

 Young mum, Annabel shares how she felt about facing pregnancy and motherhood as a single parent.
8 Dec 2020 | Annabel S

Experiencing anxiety after birth

 Young mum, Sarah writes about her anxiety after the birth of her son, Leo.
8 Dec 2020 | Sarah M

Being a parent with a disability

 Young mum, Sharmika writes about how she’s raising awareness of disabilities and illnesses.
8 Dec 2020 | Sharmika D

How I overcame my postnatal depression

 Young mum, Sylvia, shared her experience of overcoming postnatal depression.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Becoming a parent made me more determined to achieve my dreams

 Young mum Ayesha, 21, talks about achieving her dreams!
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

You can still achieve so much after having children!

 Listen to all the things young mum of 2, Geneva, has achieved since having her sons!
8 Dec 2020 | Geneva A

Advice for second-time mums

 Some advice for mums expecting their second baby from young mum, Alicia.
8 Dec 2020 | Alicia B

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

 Kaiya, mum at 16, shares her story of moving out at 16.
8 Dec 2020 | Kaiya A

My daughter Delilah's first year

 Young mum to Delilah, Libby, shares how her first year with her daughter has been.
8 Dec 2020 | Libby S

I chose a doula to be my birth partner

 Young mum, Farrah, explains why a doula was the best birthing partner choice for her!
8 Dec 2020 | Farrah M

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.
8 Dec 2020 | 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.
8 Dec 2020 | Jessica M

Who I told first about my pregnancy

 Young mum, Nikiah, shares how important it is to share your pregnancy news with someone close!
8 Dec 2020 | Nikiah W

My complicated labour

 Young mum, Harriet, shares her labour and birth story.
8 Dec 2020 | Harriet W

"I heard this beautiful, loud scream. 'He’s here!'" - Erin's birth story

 Young mum, Erin, shares her birth story.
8 Dec 2020 | Erin H

My pregnancy - young mum Erin's story

 Young mum, Erin, shares her pregnancy story.
8 Dec 2020 | Erin H

I had a good relationship with my midwife

 Young mum, Richelle, talks about the really positive experience she had with her midwife
8 Dec 2020 | Richelle O

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Kaiya A

My advice for employers - by Libby

 Young mum, Libby shares some advice for employers on how to better support expectant mums.
8 Dec 2020 | Libby S

I became a midwife after I had my children

 Fiona, mum at 19, shares how she became a midwife after having her babies.
8 Dec 2020 | Fiona D

What I find most challenging as a mum

 Young mum, Sharmika, shared what she finds most challenging as a mum.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

My experience of bonding late with my son

 Young dad, Ismail offers advice to anyone who might be getting to know their child at a later stage.
8 Dec 2020 | Ismail M

My advice for sixth form teachers - by Shannon

 Young mum of 2 daughters, Shannon, offers some advice to sixth form teachers.
8 Dec 2020 | Shannon C

Becoming the primary carer of my son

 Kevin, dad at 17, talks about becoming the primary carer of his son.
8 Dec 2020 | Kevin M

I've been judged for being a young mum

 Young mum at 16, Emily, shared her experience of being judged.
8 Dec 2020 | Emily A

Sharmika's birth story

 Sharmika, mum at 17, shares her birth and early post-birth story.
8 Dec 2020 | Sharmika D

Have your New Year's Eve plans changed since having children?

 We asked young parents how their New Year's Eve plans have changed, and what their plans are to see in 2018!
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

What's your favourite thing about Christmas?

 We asked a few of our young parents what their fave thing about Christmas is! 
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

What are your Christmas traditions?

 Young parents share their family Christmas traditions with us.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

What is a pushing present?

 Young mum, Jess, shared with us what a pushing present is and what she got!
8 Dec 2020 | Jessica M

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Charlotte R

Completing my A levels at 9 months pregnant

 Young mum at 17, Ellie, talks about completing her A Levels whilst 9 months pregnant.
8 Dec 2020 | Ellie G

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Leanne G

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Leanne G

Dealing with reactions to my pregnancy

 Tamera, young mum to Lily, talks about how she dealt with reactions to her pregnancy.
8 Dec 2020 | Tamera G

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Madison Y

10 everyday challenges for parents of children with additional needs

 Sometimes it can be hard for people to know what life can be like for children with additional needs and their parents, so here are some of the most common challenges me and my son Jayden face.
8 Dec 2020 | Charlie S

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.
8 Dec 2020 | 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."
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

"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."
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Top 5 magic moments since becoming a mum: Mia from Teen Mom UK vlogs!

 Mia's favourite moments since becoming a mum to little Marliya.
8 Dec 2020 | Teen Mom UK

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."
8 Dec 2020 | Linda B

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.
8 Dec 2020 | Teen Mom UK

The signs and symptoms of postnatal depression

 Following mental health day earlier in the month, I thought I would write another blog about my own mental health.
8 Dec 2020 | Loren S

"Now ain't the time to be having contractions!" Stephanie's birth story

 In the final of our birth story vlogs, young mum Stephanie tells us all the details of when she gave birth to the lovely Joshua.
8 Dec 2020 | Stephanie T

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."
8 Dec 2020 | Stephanie T

"I shouted 'My baby, my baby’s here!'" Ellie's birth story

 Ellie's honest vlog about giving birth to baby Isaac.
8 Dec 2020 | Ellie L

Living with family: the ups and downs!

 "Living with family is a joy, its a pain, it's amusing, it's sad: it's all of the above and more."
8 Dec 2020 | Stephanie T

"I could feel every... single... thing!" Richelle's birth story

 "I was crouched down, walking to A&E; that's when I could feel every... single... thing!"
8 Dec 2020 | Richelle O

Dealing with 'working mum guilt': Linda's advice

 Linda's shares her advice for dealing with the guilt that naturally comes with being a working parent.
8 Dec 2020 | Linda B

4 things you'll hear as a young parent (and how to deal with them)

 "Planning my life around fatherhood wasn't impossible. But I hadn’t prepared for the reactions of my friends and family."
8 Dec 2020 | Daniel G

Juggling work and parenthood: Linda's top tips
8 Dec 2020 | Linda B

Boobs, breast pumps and biscuits: my breastfeeding experience

 "The bond and closeness I feel with my son when I breastfeed him is indescribable and I feel happy that I’m giving him the best start I can give him."
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

What contraception should I use after birth?

 Young mum Charlotte on why she's planning her contraception options now, and also what contraception you can use after birth.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Feeling neglected and unwell

 "Not long to go now, but I must admit this is the worst time I'm having."
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

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..."
8 Dec 2020 | 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."
8 Dec 2020 | Lucy

How to tell strict parents you're pregnant: young mums' advice

 "A month ago I found out I'm pregnant. I've been with my boyfriend for 4 years and we are really nervous to tell our parents."
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Young, pregnant and proud of it!

 Young mum Sarah's advice for young parents worried about being judged.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Me, Ben and Bump: full-term and feeling it!

 "Our little girl seems to wriggle even more now and when she moves my belly does a whole Mexican wave!"
8 Dec 2020 | 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."
8 Dec 2020 | Rebecca

Me, Ben and Bump

 "My pregnancy has brought people together it’s also shown me how people can change..."
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Young mums have ambition and we are worthy of respect

 "Being a young mum shouldn’t be a pass to be judged and walked over."
8 Dec 2020 | Laura

I’m working for me and my son's future

 I can’t pretend that it's easy. But I enjoy shooting down all those “your life is over” comments...
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

29 weeks pregnant and thinking about home birth

 young mum, Charlotte shares why she wants a water birth
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

28 weeks pregnant at 19: my young mum story

 Well seeing as this is my first blog I shall let you know a bit about me and my situation. I am Charlotte and found out I was pregnant when I was 18.
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Breastfeeding my son wasn’t as easy as I hoped

 Young mum Ellie shares with us the difficulties she faced when she first started breastfeeding her son, Isaac, and how she was supported by specialists, family and other breastfeeding mums.
8 Dec 2020 | Ellie L

What it was like going back to work after having a baby
8 Dec 2020 | Linda B

Looking back at being 17 and pregnant
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Pregnant at school: Richelle's story
8 Dec 2020 | Richelle O

My experience of Postnatal Depression
8 Dec 2020 | Little Lullaby

Losing my niece inspired me to become a young parent ambassador
8 Dec 2020 | Stephanie T

How my family reacted to my pregnancy

 Richelle, 17, mum of one, shares how her family responded when she broke the news that she was pregnant with her son.
8 Dec 2020 | Richelle O

Losing Archie

 Young mum Loren talks about losing her first son Archie to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the work she is doing to help reduce the risk for other young parents.
8 Dec 2020 | Loren S
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