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Index
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
List of Photos
Introduction
1. Lessons from Childhood
Look after the people you love and keep them close
Never cry wolf
Will I regret this?
Jealousy
Doing bad things does not mean you are a bad person
Keep avenues of communication open
‘I love you’
The healing power of music
We can learn from each generation
Surviving school
Change your hair!
Never borrow your daughter’s clothes
Do homework on Friday
My dad is my hero
2. Lessons for Getting Back on Track
It’s a true friend who’s honest
To be lovable, you have to love yourself
Forgive and accept yourself
The void
Learn to say no (it makes your yes mean more)
Thou shalt not judge, because thou hast also f****d up
‘Two ills don’t make a well’
Know that somebody is listening to your prayers
Be financially responsible
Gratitude keeps you positive
The power of a smile and a hug
Stick with the winners
Sit at the front
Learn to listen
Don’t let your past define you
One day at a time
Top tips to survive being dumped
Dogs really are man’s best friend
3. Careers Advice
Be as determined as a mosquito!
Never burn your bridges
Fake it till you make it!
Give more than is expected
Be nice to newbies: they’ll never forget it
When I feel sassy, I deliver sassy
Be honest
Start scaring yourself
If they’re mean, block them
Style it out
Mistakes are OK, but don’t make the same one twice!
Trust your instincts
Be brilliant
Reframing
Smile more!
Grit is a state of mind
Coping with criticism
Never moan about being famous
4. How to Stay Married
Dreaming
How to have fireworks when you kiss
Don’t chuck people because they’re wearing the wrong shoes
You can’t change people
The four kinds of love
Soulmates?
Say less, mean more
Random acts of kindness
Little kindnesses make a BIG difference
Escaping lockdown
The new dynamic of modern relationships
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Voice disagreements
Get involved
‘Sorry’
Do things together
Smokin’-hot empty nest
Michael and Christine’s marriage tips
5. How Not to Mess Up Your Kids
Be nice to pregnant women
Don’t judge anyone for the birth they want (in fact, just don’t judge anyone EVER)
Rushing and expelling
When you have a baby, everything changes
Love and boundaries
Routines?
Fairy dust
Don’t expect perfection
Children become what you tell them they are
Most children rise to responsibility
What would Olive do?
Do not over-reassure your kids
Keep your kid’s secrets
Tell your kids they can ask you anything (I know, scary!)
Passing on a positive self-image
Talk to your kids about sex
Kids never take responsibility for their animals
Conflict Resolution
Teach your kids everything before they go into ‘the tunnel’
Be a mum, not a best friend
Never say no to a teenager
Never throw parties for fifteen-to-seventeen-year-olds!
Saying no with grace
Don’t let kids drink
How to have family time
Feeding a family when they all want different things
6. How to Stay Yourself (When You’re the Breadwinner, Mum, Wife, Sister, Carer, Etc.)
Gratitude
The journey to feeling happy with your body
Beauty tips no one tells you about
Being brave
Friendship
Complementary medicine
The code of the female
Mummy guilt
Real life juggling
Accept help
Find true peace at Disney
Travelling light
Start being selfish sometimes
Stop following the rules
Dinner parties
Let it go
Unplug
Silliness is good for the soul
Let’s talk menopause!! (Well, someone’s got to)
Don’t be a moaner
Sometimes things are just bad
Grief
7. Stop Worrying About the Future
Growing old . . . disgracefully
I don’t fear death
Tips for being a brilliant granny
Dreams and goals
Books I’ve found helpful
Acknowledgements
Also by Davina McCall
Photos
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