Parenting Advice

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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25 July 2022

Tips on how to cope over the six-week holiday if you have lost your child
Bianca Neumann, Head of Bereavement at national bereavement charity Sue Ryder (www.sueryder.org) says: “The death of a child is an incredibly traumatic and distressing event for any parent. It does ...

Monique Sveinsson
5 July 2022

Seven reasons to have a planner when you're a mum
The juggle is real when you’re a parent and with two daughters, I know only too well how so many balls are constantly in the air. As a professional planner ...

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29 June 2022

Top tips for cycling with your family this Summer
Finally, summertime is here! And those lovely people at Cycle Sprog, the online resource empowering parents to get out cycling with their families, are here to encourage you to get ...

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27 June 2022

The legal realities of co-parenting and some of the options available to ex-parents when they split
By Lucy Birch, Senior Associate at Stowe Family Law Recently, many celebrities have explored their role as parents in the media. Although some choose to keep their personal lives private, ...

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20 June 2022

Cervical Screening Awareness Week: How childbirth can affect cervical screenings (smear tests)
By Dr Shazia Malik, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at The Portland Hospital (part of HCA Healthcare UK) All women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and ...

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1 June 2022

How to create a safe and lovely sleep space to help babies and children to sleep well
Written by Andrea Grace, sleep expert for ClevaMama Sleep is a wonderful, enjoyable process, during which, babies and children grow both mentally and physically. Their energy levels are restored, resistance to ...

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11 May 2022

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month: How to cope when your baby is diagnosed with clubfoot
By Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld, CEO and co-founder of MiracleFeet, the leading global children’s nonprofit organization on a mission to eliminate untreated clubfoot worldwide. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in May is ...

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10 May 2022

Parenting Advice: Clubfoot- what is it and is it treatable?
By Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld, CEO and co-founder of MiracleFeet, the leading global children’s nonprofit organization on a mission to eliminate untreated clubfoot worldwide. Clubfoot causes one or both feet to turn inwards and ...

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9 May 2022

Parenting Advice: What are your options if your baby is born with clubfoot?
By Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld, CEO and co-founder of MiracleFeet, the leading global children’s nonprofit organization on a mission to eliminate untreated clubfoot worldwide.  In healthcare systems such as the UK’s, parents-to-be can ask ...

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26 April 2022

Parenting Advice: Seven ways to save money while you're on maternity leave
Statutory maternity pay gives you something to live off each month- but still means a massive drop in wage for many mothers so it’s important to think about ways to ...

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24 April 2022

Parenting Advice: Keeping kids Covid free this exam season
Written by Professor Denis Kinane, leading immunologist and founding scientist at Cignpost Diagnostics This Summer will see a return to in-person exams for the first time since before the start ...

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14 April 2022

Parenting: Seven ways to ease the fear of swimming in preschoolers
My three year old used to love swimming- she was a little hesitant at first and then we went every week and she loved being in the water. It was ...

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13 April 2022

Parenting Advice: Seven ways to introduce teeth cleaning into your baby's routine
Just when you thought  teething was your biggest dental related problem- you realise that you have to brush the little pegs that come through too.  When your little one is ...

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9 April 2022

Parenting: Seven names for baby girls born in the month of April
Choosing a name for your baby is really difficult- some parents want their children to have the same name as a living relative, others prefer their offspring to have a ...

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8 April 2022

Parenting Advice: Seven things you shouldn’t pass down from one child to another
While it makes good financial sense to keep cots, prams, travel cots, buggies and sturdy toys for your next child, there are some things that simply aren’t worth holding onto ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...