The sun’s out, but don’t get too excited. It just means we have to “suncream the children” writes Emily Martin
In her latest column for Velvet, mum-of-two Emily Martin wonders how - and indeed if - she should explain the war in Ukraine to her children
If you’re looking for us, we’re probably watching Disney’s Encanto, writes Emily Martin
When it comes to children having good manners, everyone has a deal breaker, writes Emily Martin
The pandemic has taught children that life is basically fire-fighting, and maybe that’s a good thing, writes Emily Martin
How *do* you make Christmas perfect? Emily Martin has an idea
What are you scared of? Emily Martin delves into her children’s deepest fears
Were you a 'Hyper' or a 'Sleeper'? Emily Martin’s daughter has reached the age of the sleepover and she's having flashbacks
Emily Martin took her children to the fair for four minutes and spent £10
As someone who is quite satisfied with doing an “alright” job, Emily Martin is intrigued to find both her children are manic perfectionists
Emily Martin’s family is no longer complete without Vanessa, Sarah and Neville
When you say Fortnite to Emily Martin she doesn’t really understand what you mean. But she knows it’s only a matter of time
When can they start doing things for themselves? Emily Martin is ready to test the water
The loneliness of being a new parent is strange and hard to explain, but Emily Martin gives it a go…
As 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
Christmas and the magic of childhood memories go hand in hand, but how many specific childhood memories of Christmas Day do we actually have?
In the latest instalment of Mama Said, Emily Martin wonders: why does it all have to be so loud?
Emily Martin is home alone for the first time in seven years and, to be honest, doesn’t know what to do
"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
Mama Said: Life as a 'oneling' parent of two