Parenting

Aleksandra Novozhylova
20 December 2024

Within the Family: Aleksandra Novozhylova’s Teachings on Parenting for Spiritual Connection and Growth
Different parents and parenting practices are the norm for us, and we know that what might work for ones may not work for the others. But Aleksandra Novozhylova begs to ...

Pregnancy - Nutrition
29 November 2024

Healthy Eating for Early Pregnancy: Your Nutrition Plan
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, and it begins with the crucial first trimester, where your body undergoes significant changes to support your growing baby. Nutrition is vital during this period, ...

Momcozy 1080P High - Performance Video Baby Monitor BM01
19 November 2024

Female First Review Momcozy 1080P High - Performance Video Baby Monitor BM01
When you buy your baby monitor it’s worth noting that it will be around from the early months of baby’s arrival, through to the toddler stages, and until they are ...

Grandparents’ Day
5 October 2024

Del Monte® and Fern Britton Unite to Help Grandmas Save Cherished Family Recipes
As Grandparents’ Day approaches this Sunday (6th October), Del Monte® has teamed up with TV favourite Fern Britton to launch a campaign dedicated to celebrating the irreplaceable role grandmothers play ...

A Healthy Summer Picnic
22 August 2024

RESEARCH SHOWS BRITISH CHILDREN WILL EAT OVER 40% MORE ADDED SUGAR OVER THE SUMMER
With the average British child asking their parents for snacks at least 11 times per day over summer, and one in six asking more than 25 times a day, new ...

Choose A Childs Bed
20 August 2024

Here's how to choose the perfect bed for your child
Choosing the right bed for your child is an important decision. You want the bed to be comfortable and safe. You also want it to match the style of your ...

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12 August 2024

Parenting: Seven things mums feel guilty about on maternity leave (and shouldn’t)
Mum guilt lies heavy on those who have just birthed a baby- as if there wasn’t enough to think about as you learn how to keep a small human alive- ...

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9 August 2024

Parenting advice: Top tips for parents sending their little ones to nursery for the first time
As a mum of two who has had to do this twice, I can tell you it doesn’t get any easier. After months of being the primary carer for your ...

Calligraphy
1 July 2024

5 Methods To Improve Your Children's Calligraphy
Good handwriting skills are not just about neatness; they also reflect a child's cognitive development and attention to detail. While practicing calligraphy with your child, it is important to pay ...

Parenting on Female First
21 June 2024

10 Things to pack in a toddler's changing bag
Once your little one reaches toddling age, their needs differ in terms of what to pack for them on a day out. So, here are our top suggestions to include ...

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3 June 2024

Inspiring a love of learning through play
The first eight years of life are a child’s most informative years, where knowledge is gathered at a rate unmatched in later life. A positive experience of learning during these ...

Hypnobirthing tactics to help you
3 May 2024

Seven top tips for hypnobirthing
BREATHING- Mastering a simple breathing technique for birth is an absolute game changer. Try inhaling deeply through your nose for a count of four, feeling your chest expand before exhaling ...

Parenting on Female First
23 April 2024

Seven ways to encourage your child to read more
Be the example: If you don’t read, chances are you children will opt for other forms of entertainment too. Children learn from what they see their parents doing. So make ...

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22 April 2024

Parenting: Seven jobs your toddler can help with in the garden
If you are a keen gardener, but also have a little one, you might have been putting off tending to your plants and flowers because it’s not a toddler friendly ...

Swim with your baby
12 April 2024

A guide to baby swimming - top tips!
It seems our future king certainly isn’t afraid to ‘dive in’ when it comes to learning new skills. Prince George is reportedly a fan of the water and enjoys swimming.   The ...

Gestational diabetes is a manageable issue
12 April 2024

Gestational diabetes: Advice and information for pregnant women
Arjun Panesar, Director of Global Diabetes Community Diabetes.co.uk, talks to Female First about gestational diabetes which can develop during pregnancy, and wants to raise awareness for women who may not ...

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21 March 2024

Norovirus: Top tips for parents of preschoolers if you get the 'vomiting bug' in your home
Norovirus, otherwise known as the ‘vomiting bug’ is rife at the moment and if your little ones catch it, it means time off nursery and away from family members who ...

Baby bump
21 March 2024

Taboo side effects of pregnancy and childbirth: Top tips to help you nurse ailments
Understanding the different changes and possible ailments that may happen to your “bits” during your pregnancy, your birth and your recovery will help you feel informed and able to distinguish ...

Seatbelt Safety credit: UBC Upright Open MRI Research
28 January 2024

New research into the safety of car seatbelts during pregnancy, conducted by Toyota
New research by Toyota aims to find a way to confirm car seatbelt safety for pregnant women who don’t always feel safe and secure when using them, due to their ...

Katy Perry has had to cut back on partying
7 November 2023

Katy Perry had to cut back on 'crazy' partying after becoming a mum
Katy Perry has scaled back her "crazy" partying since becoming a mother. The 39-year-old pop star - who has daughter Daisy, three, with her fiance Orlando Bloom - has insisted it's ...

Mothers and Babies
20 October 2023

A Celebration of Breastfeeding
An illustrated book to inspire, inform, educate, entertain, support and soothe young mothers-to-be, their partners and family and friends. It is also useful for associated health workers, grandmothers and other ...

Babies
11 October 2023

The celebrities having babies after 40
Red carpets of recent years have been adorned with middle aged celebrities sporting baby bumps under their ball gowns. Although the likes of Nicole Kidman have made having babies after ...

Trampolines
4 September 2023

5 activities you can do with your children that are also healthy for you
We are probably all struggling to get enough exercise into our life. It can be quite a challenge! Especially if one has children. Time spent with the children is always ...

Gender Balloons
30 July 2023

Gender Reveal Balloons: Still Relevant in 2023?
In recent years, gender reveal balloons have become a popular way to announce pregnancy news. From confetti filled balloons to helium-filled balloons, many expectant parents are choosing to use balloons ...