Mama Said: Happy Hallowe'en. But don't come round
25 October 2021
Mama Said: Happy Hallowe'en. But don't come round
25 October 2021What are you scared of? Emily Martin delves into her children’s deepest fears
Mama Said: Kids love sleepovers. Parents don't
31 August 2021
Mama Said: Kids love sleepovers. Parents don't
31 August 2021Were you a 'Hyper' or a 'Sleeper'? Emily Martin’s daughter has reached the age of the sleepover and she's having flashbacks
Mama Said: Is the funfair really. . . fun?
31 July 2021
Mama Said: Is the funfair really. . . fun?
31 July 2021Emily Martin took her children to the fair for four minutes and spent £10
Mama Said: How to handle perfectionist kids
29 June 2021
Mama Said: How to handle perfectionist kids
29 June 2021As someone who is quite satisfied with doing an “alright” job, Emily Martin is intrigued to find both her children are manic perfectionists
Mama Said: Emily Martin is counting her chickens
30 May 2021
Mama Said: Emily Martin is counting her chickens
30 May 2021Emily Martin’s family is no longer complete without Vanessa, Sarah and Neville
Mama Said: Video games - fun or foe?
30 April 2021
Mama Said: Video games - fun or foe?
30 April 2021When you say Fortnite to Emily Martin she doesn’t really understand what you mean. But she knows it’s only a matter of time
Mama Said: Independence is the name of the game
05 April 2021
Mama Said: Independence is the name of the game
05 April 2021When can they start doing things for themselves? Emily Martin is ready to test the water
Mama Said: The loneliness of the newborn parent
09 March 2021
Mama Said: The loneliness of the newborn parent
09 March 2021The loneliness of being a new parent is strange and hard to explain, but Emily Martin gives it a go…
Mama Said: Let's be honest. 2020 was rubbish
31 December 2020
Mama Said: Let's be honest. 2020 was rubbish
31 December 2020As we reach the end of the year, it’s time to look back on the last 12 months. And let out a collective, cathartic scream, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: Christmas makes memories... doesn't it?
30 November 2020
Mama Said: Christmas makes memories... doesn't it?
30 November 2020Christmas and the magic of childhood memories go hand in hand, but how many specific childhood memories of Christmas Day do we actually have?
Mama Said: Shhhh! Emily Martin needs some peace
26 September 2020
Mama Said: Shhhh! Emily Martin needs some peace
26 September 2020In the latest instalment of Mama Said, Emily Martin wonders: why does it all have to be so loud?
Mama Said: "Picture me as a freed hostage. . ."
31 August 2020
Mama Said: "Picture me as a freed hostage. . ."
31 August 2020Emily Martin is home alone for the first time in seven years and, to be honest, doesn’t know what to do
Mama Said: Accidents happen, writes Emily Martin
28 July 2020
Mama Said: Accidents happen, writes Emily Martin
28 July 2020"I know I complain about the children, but I’m not hoping to eventually do away with them. . ." Emily Martin visits A&E for the first time
Emily Martin grew up with no siblings and, honestly, you have no idea. . .
26 June 2020
Emily Martin grew up with no siblings and, honestly, you have no idea. . .
26 June 2020Mama Said: Life as a 'oneling' parent of two
Mama Said: Lockdown's no picnic, says Emily Martin
27 May 2020
Mama Said: Lockdown's no picnic, says Emily Martin
27 May 2020We’re weeks (and weeks) into lockdown and Emily Martin has realised some things. . .
Family: Ideas for little isolators
13 May 2020
Family: Ideas for little isolators
13 May 2020Emily Martin finds nine ways to amuse little isolators so you can have a rest
What's On: Box sets to binge now
30 April 2020
What's On: Box sets to binge now
30 April 2020Emily Martin has watched a lot of TV on your behalf and here it is: your definitive isolation watch list
Mama Said: Reflecting on life in lockdown
28 April 2020
Mama Said: Reflecting on life in lockdown
28 April 2020Emily Martin is on lockdown and really wishes there was something she could say to make it better
Mama Said: Emily Martin navigates mealtime
03 April 2020
Mama Said: Emily Martin navigates mealtime
03 April 2020Emily Martin can’t remember if she’s written about children’s mealtimes before, because her brain is so addled from picking food up off the floor
Mama Said: Why winter causes cabin fever
25 February 2020
Mama Said: Why winter causes cabin fever
25 February 2020The weather’s warming up and Emily Martin can’t wait to open the doors and release the children