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SorchaMumsnet · 15/02/2017 10:44

Nobody’s perfect, but when it comes to parenting we often give ourselves a hard time, doubting whether we are doing a good job as we juggle everything life throws at us. It's something Fearne Cotton talks about in her new book, Happy, and to celebrate, Orion want to hear about the little things you do as a parent.

For many of us, life can feel like it's moving too fast, with pressure bearing down on us from all sides - whether that's from work, family or social media. As a result, we find ourselves frazzled, and – too often – feeling blue.

It's a subject close to Fearne's heart. Drawing on her own experiences, and including expert advice, Happy offers practical ways of finding joy each and every day. With workbook elements such as written exercises, simple practical ideas, and visualisations, Happy is full of tricks and reminders to help you start and end the day well, get in touch with your creative side and unlock that inner happiness.

To be in with a chance of winning a copy of Happy plus a £100 Spabreaks voucher (valid at over 700 spas), just tell us about the little things you do each day that make you a perfect parent, just the way you are.

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Share the little things you do as parent to be in with a chance of winning a £100 Spabreaks voucher + a copy of Happy by Fearne Cotton
Share the little things you do as parent to be in with a chance of winning a £100 Spabreaks voucher + a copy of Happy by Fearne Cotton
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OhHolyFuck · 15/02/2017 14:41

Listening to my DSs rather than just hearing "blah blah Pokemon/Star Wars/Lego/paw patrol blast blah mummmmmeeeeee" and focussing on really engaging on talking about what they're interested in rather than just "mm-mm, that sounds good" etc
I don't always do it especially when tired, coming off the back of night shifts or an ME flare up but I do try

PovertyJetset · 15/02/2017 12:56

For me, it's really staying in the moment and not letting myself get distracted.

I put my phone in my bedroom to charge as soon as I come in from work so I don't tap tap tap on it while I'm with the children.

I try to listen and connect to what they are telling and and let them know I'm interested in what they have to say.

I feel like I've got it sewn up when we are sat together just chatting and flopping around.