Mama Said: It's suncream season. Cue the stress
18 May 2022
Mama Said: It's suncream season. Cue the stress
18 May 2022The sun’s out, but don’t get too excited. It just means we have to “suncream the children” writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: How do I explain about Ukraine?
10 April 2022
Mama Said: How do I explain about Ukraine?
10 April 2022In 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
Mama Said: Plans for today? Watch Encanto
27 March 2022
Mama Said: Plans for today? Watch Encanto
27 March 2022If you’re looking for us, we’re probably watching Disney’s Encanto, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: Why children + manners = a minefield
01 February 2022
Mama Said: Why children + manners = a minefield
01 February 2022When it comes to children having good manners, everyone has a deal breaker, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: Why this generation is the toughest yet
04 January 2022
Mama Said: Why this generation is the toughest yet
04 January 2022The pandemic has taught children that life is basically fire-fighting, and maybe that’s a good thing, writes Emily Martin
Mama Said: How do you make Christmas perfect?
24 December 2021
Mama Said: How do you make Christmas perfect?
24 December 2021How *do* you make Christmas perfect? Emily Martin has an idea
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