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The good the bad and your parenting journey I had a traumatic pregnancy and a premature birth in 2023. Building a community of parents.

Juggling Work, Childcare, and Summer Holidays Life has felt like a bit of a balancing act lately. I’ve had to take a bre...
23/09/2025

Juggling Work, Childcare, and Summer Holidays Life has felt like a bit of a balancing act lately. I’ve had to take a breather from my usual writing pace, and I wanted to share why. Recently, I started a new job, which has been exciting but also a huge adjustment. At the same time, my husband has stepped into a new role with different hours, which means there’s been a lot of change in our household....

Juggling Work, Childcare, and Summer Holidays Life has felt like a bit of a balancing act lately. I’ve had to take a breather from my usual writing pace, and I wanted to share why. Recently, I star…

Today is Rainbow Baby Day. For those who may not know, a rainbow baby is a baby born after the loss of another baby. The...
22/08/2025

Today is Rainbow Baby Day. For those who may not know, a rainbow baby is a baby born after the loss of another baby. The rainbow comes after the storm, symbolising hope, love, and light following heartbreak. But if you are a parent of a rainbow baby, you’ll know the day can stir so many emotions. Alongside the joy of holding your child in your arms, there can be a deep sense of guilt, sadness, “what ifs,” and remembrance for the little one who didn’t get to stay....

Today is Rainbow Baby Day. For those who may not know, a rainbow baby is a baby born after the loss of another baby. The rainbow comes after the storm, symbolising hope, love, and light following h…

When I think about the professions I truly admire, my mind doesn’t go to the usual high-status roles that society often ...
11/08/2025

When I think about the professions I truly admire, my mind doesn’t go to the usual high-status roles that society often praises — the lawyers, the bankers, or the big-name executives. My admiration lies with the people whose work often goes unnoticed, undervalued, and underpaid, yet is vital to the very fabric of our communities. The Forgotten Heroes of the Pandemic…...

When I think about the professions I truly admire, my mind doesn’t go to the usual high-status roles that society often praises — the lawyers, the bankers, or the big-name executives. My admiration…

If I ever opened a shop, I wouldn’t just want it to be a shop. I’d want it to be a community hub—a place where families ...
10/08/2025

If I ever opened a shop, I wouldn’t just want it to be a shop. I’d want it to be a community hub—a place where families could come together, feel at ease, and know they are somewhere truly inclusive. In my vision, this space would start with a gluten-free café, serving delicious cakes and treats that everyone could enjoy. We’d also offer vegan and milk-free options, making sure that nobody is left out because of dietary needs....

If I ever opened a shop, I wouldn’t just want it to be a shop. I’d want it to be a community hub—a place where families could come together, feel at ease, and know they are somewhere truly inclusiv…

If you class yourself as what most people would call “average” when it comes to leaving the house, your mental checklist...
09/08/2025

If you class yourself as what most people would call “average” when it comes to leaving the house, your mental checklist probably looks something like this: keys, purse, phone. These days, a lot of people don’t even bother with a purse if they have Google Pay or Apple Pay. Maybe you’ll throw in a phone charger or cable for good measure, but that’s about it....

If you class yourself as what most people would call “average” when it comes to leaving the house, your mental checklist probably looks something like this: keys, purse, phone. These days, a lot of…

If you’re based in the UK and love a bit of nostalgia, chances are you’ve been watching the new series of Gladiators. Bu...
08/08/2025

If you’re based in the UK and love a bit of nostalgia, chances are you’ve been watching the new series of Gladiators. But behind the big screen and athletic personas, some of these Gladiators are facing the kind of battles no one ever signs up for. Zack George, known on screen as Steel, recently shared something deeply personal and heart-breaking. Zack and his partner Samantha lost their precious baby boy, Leo, after just 13 days in the NICU at Leicester Royal Infirmary....

If you’re based in the UK and love a bit of nostalgia, chances are you’ve been watching the new series of Gladiators. But behind the big screen and athletic personas, some of these Gladiators are f…

Today was one of those days. The kind of day where everything bubbles to the surface and spills over. I was at home with...
26/07/2025

Today was one of those days. The kind of day where everything bubbles to the surface and spills over. I was at home with Amelia. From the outside, nothing looked particularly unusual — just a tired mum and a toddler doing the usual dance of cuddles, chaos, and clinginess. But inside? I was unravelling a bit. The truth is, this whole week has been heavy....

Today was one of those days. The kind of day where everything bubbles to the surface and spills over. I was at home with Amelia. From the outside, nothing looked particularly unusual — just a tired…

This week has been big. No, huge. I’ve just finished my first proper week in employment since I was 16 weeks pregnant — ...
25/07/2025

This week has been big. No, huge. I’ve just finished my first proper week in employment since I was 16 weeks pregnant — the same time I was made redundant. In hindsight, the redundancy came at the right time. I now realise I would have been signed off sick from about a week later anyway, and then off until Amelia arrived....

This week has been big. No, huge. I’ve just finished my first proper week in employment since I was 16 weeks pregnant — the same time I was made redundant. In hindsight, the redundancy came at the …

Today was a big day. I started a new job – just 12 hours a week, in the mornings. It’s flexible, it’s supportive, and it...
23/07/2025

Today was a big day. I started a new job – just 12 hours a week, in the mornings. It’s flexible, it’s supportive, and it feels like the beginning of something that’s mine again. A space for me. But of course, along with that joy came the thing many of us know all too well: Mum guilt. Because while I’m stepping into a role that gives me purpose outside the home, it also means stepping away from Amelia – and even just writing that brings a lump to my throat....

Today was a big day. I started a new job – just 12 hours a week, in the mornings. It’s flexible, it’s supportive, and it feels like the beginning of something that’s mine again. A space for me. But…

When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people...
18/07/2025

When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people thought I was mad. With everything else going on in the lead-up to a wedding, why would I add the pressure of baking and decorating a cake? But for me, it wasn’t just about a cake. It was about connection....

When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people thought I was mad. With everything else going on in the lead-up to a wedding…

Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly h...
18/07/2025

Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly how it’s going to unfold. That’s the part of my brain that longs for stability — my autistic brain that finds comfort in routine, structure, and sameness. But not long after, a different feeling kicks in. Suddenly, I’m bored. I want something exciting....

Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly how it’s going to unfold. That’s the part of my brain that longs for stability…

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