Parenting

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22 February 2021

Midwife shares advice on how to support mums during the third national lockdown
We caught up with registered midwife and antenatal educator Marley Hall (@midwifemarley), who has been working with Lansinoh to conduct Instagram Lives as an interactive way of reaching out to ...

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15 February 2021

Skinomatics and Self-Care: Putting Women First
Skinomatics are a skincare brand with a difference. They produce nourishing cream formulas capable of injecting the skin with enough Omega oils to keep stretch marks at bay. When used throughout ...

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14 February 2021

Parenting: How being a new parent helps you fall further in love with your partner
As it’s Valentine’s Day, we thought we would focus on love and how being a new parent can help you to feel even more affection for your partner. Just when ...

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11 February 2021

'I'm dilated three!': Seven times Friends nailed giving birth
Friends works through a lot of relatable scenarios during its ten seasons, but one of its most honest portrayals is when the characters are giving birth. We see Ross’ ex ...

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10 February 2021

Parenting: How to be a minimalist parent when your second child comes along
If you intended to have a minimal pregnancy and live simply when your first baby was born, but struggled to because people were generous with gifts or you didn’t know ...

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9 February 2021

Seven things you can do with your baby on Valentine's Day in lockdown
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples but for all those you love, including your baby, so if you have a new addition to the family, here are some suggestions on ...

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8 February 2021

Seven things you can do with your toddler on Valentine’s Day in lockdown
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about you and your partner when you have children, it’s a day to show them how much you love them too so if you have a ...

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7 February 2021

Parenting: Seven MORE activities to do with your toddler in lockdown
We’re now on the fourth edition of this list, so if you’ve done the things in one, two and three, here are some more ideas to keep your little one from ...

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6 February 2021

Parenting: Seven cheap and cheerful breakfast ideas for toddlers
If you are working to a budget or want to avoid breakfasts that contain a lot of sugar such as some cereals- here are some quick and easy things you ...

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5 February 2021

Parenting: Seven MORE things you can do with your toddler in lockdown
If you’ve already completed the first and second set of suggestions, here are just a few more to keep you going if your toddler hasn’t returned to nursery yet.  Draw around ...

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4 February 2021

Parenting: How to stay optimistic as a new mum
When you are sleep deprived and exhausted both physically and mentally, it can be difficult to look on the bright side of parenting. So, if you are a new mother ...

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3 February 2021

Parenting: Seven reasons to shop secondhand when you’re a parent
This month celebrates National Secondhand Wardrobe Week, so we share just a few reasons why shopping this way when you’re a parent can have many benefits. Here are our thoughts... ...

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2 February 2021

Parenting: Seven ways to keep your toddler grounded
While it may seem all too soon to encourage your little one to be sensible, humble and realistic- this is a gift you can bestow on your child from a ...

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31 January 2021

Parenting: How to have a minimalist pregnancy
These words may seem like an odd pairing, but often pregnancy can result in bringing a lot of new and unnecessary things into the home, especially if it’s your first. ...

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24 January 2021

Parenting: How to get your toddler to help you with laundry
While this may not seem like the most important thing to teach your child from a young age, it will certainly help to keep your house in order as they ...

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23 January 2021

Seven reasons to find or sustain a hobby when you’re a new parent
As it’s National Hobby Month in January, we thought we would focus on the importance of having a hobby when you become a new mum or dad.  I remember when ...

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22 January 2021

Parenting: Eight ways to observe Celebration of Life Day
Celebration of Life Day is a day to honour our children. While parenting might not be a joyful experience all the time, it’s important to remember that your little one ...

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21 January 2021

Seven MORE activities to do with toddlers in lockdown
If you weren’t inspired by our last list of suggestions, here are some more that might make your toddler smile while you spend most of your time indoors together during ...

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20 January 2021

Parenting: Seven cheesy meals toddlers will love
If it’s one thing I know- my two year old loves cheese, and thankfully it can be incorporated into a lot of meals that don’t require a lot of prep ...

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19 January 2021

Parenting: Seven ways to calm your worries while you're pregnant
If you’ve been pregnant or are currently, you will be familiar with the constant anxiety that comes with carrying a child. The worries are endless- are you eating right? Sleeping ...

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18 January 2021

Parenting: How to support your partner in the third trimester of pregnancy
In the third trimester, your partner might be getting a little anxious about the birth so be mindful of this when she reaches the final stage of pregnancy. If you ...

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17 January 2021

Parenting: Seven activities to do with toddlers in lockdown 3.0
If your little one is toddling but not yet in nursery, you might be looking for new things to do with them if you are taking care of them during ...

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16 January 2021

Parenting: Why gift cards are the ultimate present for newborns
I’ve met my fair share of people over the years who think gift cards are a copout when it comes to gift giving. I personally found them a blessing when ...

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10 January 2021

Parenting: Seven must haves in the third trimester of pregnancy
As you enter the final phase of your pregnancy, there are certain things you might like to consider bringing into your life at this point. Some of these will offer ...