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7 April 2022

Parenting Advice: Seven ways to involve your first child when your second one comes along
If you already have a toddler or young child, they may feel a little left out when your new baby comes along if all they have known is your undivided ...

Jo Davison
6 April 2022

How a freedom lifestyle is possible for you too by Freedom Business Strategist Jo Davison
If you’re feeling stressed, over-worked or short on time right now, the thought of having more freedom to do the things you really want to do, has probably crossed your ...

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6 April 2022

Chickenpox: Top tips for parents of preschoolers to make your little one more comfortable
Chickenpox is quite common in nurseries and schools as it’s very contagious so if one child gets it, chances are the rest of the class won’t be far behind. As a ...

Dafna Ciechanover Bonas
5 April 2022

Vegan pretzel founder shares why we shouldn't compromise on the snacks we feed our family
Indie Bay was founded by entrepreneur Dafna Ciechanover Bonas in 2016. As both a Trustee of Jamie Oliver’s Food Foundation and a mother of three, Dafna believes we shouldn’t have ...

Career Coach Fiona Moss
5 April 2022

Three ways journaling can make you happier and how to start your own practice
Journaling is one of the most beneficial tools in your self development kit and when it comes to boosting your happiness it is a great daily habit to adopt. Career ...

Dr Harvey Karp
5 April 2022

Dr Harvey Karp, author of The Happiest Baby on the Block gives us the lowdown on toddlers
Dr. Harvey is an advocate for baby safety and has created the safest bed in the world — the SNOO Smart Sleeper. He has also shared advice on baby safety ...

Kerry Lockwood in her home
5 April 2022

Interiors stylist Kerry Lockwood shares tips on how to transform your home into a happiness haven
As Dorothy said, ’there’s no place like home’ and after being instructed to stay home to protect each other during the pandemic through to more recent political uncertainty and fears ...

Rowdy Kind founders Anne Marie and Kate
5 April 2022

Why we should teach our kids from a young age to go plastic free
At this point, I doubt there is a person on the planet that would deny that plastic pollution is a problem. The tough truth being Brits make up much more ...

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4 April 2022

How to be a LAZY Slimming World member (and still lose weight!)
If you are anything like me- you can cook if you absolutely have to, but hate it with a passion. Or sometimes you just can’t be bothered to follow a ...

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4 April 2022

Parenting: Seven tips for mums of bottle fed babies
If you are one of the mums out there who was unable to breastfeed when your baby was first born or have decided that it simply isn't right for you ...

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4 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven reasons NOT to own a memory box
Ever heard people mention their memory box? Likely- most people I know have one (or several) tucked away somewhere, but I’m here to argue the point that perhaps it’s not ...

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2 April 2022

Easter activities: Fun for all the family this half-term
It’s the start of the Easter holidays and with a whole two weeks in front of you to keep the kids busy, it’s time to put on your Easter bonnet ...

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1 April 2022

Meditation and mindfulness: Stefan Chmelik on de-stressing in National Stress Awareness Month
Healthcare expert and mindfulness mentor Stefan Chmelik felt that there was something wrong with traditional meditation as it took years to learn when in fact people in panicked and stressed ...

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31 March 2022

Dietary advice for babies and toddlers: Why a low/no salt diet is crucial
Future proofing your little one’s precious palates and helping them be appreciative of the flavours, textures and shapes of different varieties of food is vital for a lifelong healthy relationship ...

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30 March 2022

Simple techniques to help with homework: Improve your child’s Mathematic skills
Parenting means we wear many professional hats – we quickly become adaptable and fake it ‘til we make it. The pandemic may have improved our home-schooling techniques but when it comes ...

Louise Pentland
29 March 2022

Louise Pentland: Youtuber opens up about solo parenting, finding love again and her blended family
Louise Pentland is not one to shy away from being open and honest about the trials and tribulations of motherhood. Finding internet fame through her parenting Youtube channel, she has an ...

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28 March 2022

Hay Fever Season: How to differentiate between hay fever and the common cold
Colds and hay fever do have many similar symptoms which can make it difficult to tell the two conditions apart but there are some notable differences to your health. A ...

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27 March 2022

The mums at Female First write open letters to their children to celebrate Mother's Day 2022
Mother’s Day is here again so the mothers within the Female First team have each written heartfelt words for their child/children to read in years to come. In the following ...

Chantal Dempsey
27 March 2022

Mother’s Day Special: What running a business and being a mother has taught us
Karen McGuigan – Founder of Maths For Life Today has looked like this… 6am start respond to emails that have come in overnight, send out invoices; 7.30am get boys up ...

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26 March 2022

British summer time 2022: Be ready to turn your clocks forward this weekend
This weekend marks the start of British summer time – Hallelujah, I hear you cry – but first, we need to get over the one hour we lose due to ...

Sarah Metcalfe
25 March 2022

Top tips to create more happiness at work and for yourself
Is Happiness really what we all want for ourselves, our friends and families and our children? We speak with Sarah Metcalfe, Chief Happiness Officer & Founder, Happy Coffee Consulting... Sarah ...

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25 March 2022

Endometriosis Awareness: The impact on living with the condition
Endometriosis Awareness Month (March 2022) shines a light globally on the plight of women from puberty to menopause suffering from the condition. In the UK, around 1 in 10 women ...

Katie Piper Disney
25 March 2022

Imaginative play for families: Tips to rediscover your inner child
The sun has got his hat on (finally!), the birds are singing, and the chocolate eggs are prominent on the supermarket shelves, meaning one thing only: Easter. The celebration takes ...

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24 March 2022

Brits have over £1.5 billion worth of unused exercise equipment sitting in their homes
New research from Gumtree has shown that Brits are sitting on an eyewatering £1.5 billion worth of unused exercise equiment, that sits at home collecting dust. Individually, that's £200 each ...