Parenting

11 June 2020

How to Speak to Kids About the Climate Emergency

Whether it's TV footage or scary statistics about the untold suffering waiting for future generations, a lot has been said and shared about the looming consequences of the climate emergency. ...

4 June 2020

7 Weird Things You Can Do That Will Help You Conceive

There’s no justice in the world. For some people it’s almost embarrassingly easy to get pregnant (see Superdrug being the first high-street store to sell the morning after pill), but ...
7 April 2020

10 Tips for finding your new mum tribe

Kensington Mums was established in 2011 with the aim of sharing knowledge and experiences to help fellow mums learn from one another. Today the network command an audience of London ...

3 April 2020

The benefits of families crafting together

By Eric Schultz, Director of Global Communications at TheSoul Publishing With much of the world indoors over the last few weeks and for the foreseeable future, most parents are spending ...
31 March 2020

Seven ways to save money as a new parent

I know myself, when your little one comes along- you want to buy them EVERYTHING because you don’t know what they will need and what they won’t. So here are ...
27 March 2020

Seven tips for pregnant women during lockdown

By Siobhan Miller, founder of The Positive Birth Company It's vital during such uncertain times to find ways to remain calm and relaxed. Whether it's reading a book, taking a bath ...
24 March 2020

Seven ways to keep your toddler entertained during lockdown

If you have a little one at home and you are trying to work, chances are you are looking for ways to keep them entertained at the same time to ...
23 March 2020

Female First's top gifts for your little one at Easter

-  Milliedeux Bunny Bows  www.rachelriley.co.uk ...
22 March 2020

Seven baby and toddler brands that are worth spending extra money on

There are some non-branded items and cheaper items that work just as well as branded ones for parents and babies alike. However, there are some brands that I won’t compromise ...
18 March 2020

Coronavirus: Seven ideas for Mother’s Day if you are social distancing

Sadly, pub lunches, afternoon teas and days out for mums are not an option this year, but don’t worry, if you’re housebound and stuck for ideas, here are some suggestions… ...
10 March 2020

10 Things parents need to know about salt

A recent survey from Organix reveals 85% of parents are shocked to find some baby finger foods and toddler snacks contain almost the same level of salt as a regular ...
8 March 2020

How to build your confidence if you're thinking of going back to work after having a baby

Getting back to work after having children is an intimidating concept. As well as facing the enormous challenge of finding appropriate, trustworthy childcare, there’s the mum guilt to contend with ...
5 March 2020

Why babies aren't developmentally ready to eat before six months old

Dr Sam Wass is supporting Public Health England’s Start4Life Introducing Solid Foods campaign. He is a Child Psychologist at the University of East London and leader of the BabyDevLab and ...
4 March 2020

Seven easy meals to make for your toddler if you’re time poor

If you and your partner work, or you’re a single working mum or dad, you will know how rushed evenings can be. A blur of dinner, bathtime, storytime and bed ...
3 March 2020

Seven reasons to invest in a bento box for your toddler

I always thought bento boxes were a bit of a luxury item for your child- something that was used in parent and toddler lifestyle images but were not really a ...
1 March 2020

Seven Mother’s Day gift ideas for new mums

If you want to buy something special for the mother of your new baby, here are our top ideas based on what they can use and enjoy at this point ...
25 February 2020

Seven reasons why we all need to be more toddler

When life is getting you down- look to a toddler for guidance. They are living their best life, free of inhibitions and full of new things to explore. Here’s why ...
18 February 2020

10 Things to pack in your baby changing bag

Contrary to popular belief and despite what adverts tell you- you don’t NEED a bag that is specifically designed for babies. Any bag will do so long as it’s big ...
12 February 2020

Female First's top Valentine's Day gifts for your little one

-  Pop this heart-shaped, chewable toy in the fridge and the cool gel will help to ease teething pain and keep your little ones smiling. The heart shape makes it ...
12 February 2020

Why is it important to encourage storytelling in children?

The longstanding art of children’s storytelling holds the power to evoke emotion and stimulate imagination within those involved. However, as the world arounds us evolves and progresses the role of ...
10 February 2020

Exam revision time is here already! But what can parents do to help?

It’s hard to watch our children approaching exams, hoping that they are able to get the best out of themselves without becoming stressed - and wondering whether they’re doing enough. ...

29 January 2020

Seven things we can learn from other mums

Kensington Mums was established in 2011 with the aim of sharing knowledge and experiences to help fellow mums learn from one another. Today the network command an audience of London ...
15 January 2020

Baby days out: Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

Finding things to do with a baby can be difficult and costly so I have decided to share with you the places that we’ve found to be the most accommodating ...