Parenting Life & Style

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12 April 2022

Parenting Life and Style: Seven walks you can take your baby on during maternity leave
Walking is an excellent way to wake you up while you are sleep deprived, to get you out of the house which can sometimes feel like a prison and a ...

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10 April 2022

Parenting Life and Style: Seven things to do with your baby over the Easter holiday
If you have a newborn and time off over the Easter break, you may be wondering what you can do to celebrate while still doing things that are suitable for ...

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9 April 2022

Parenting Life and Style: Seven reasons to cherish time spent with your children
If you have children you will know all too well that not every moment is Instagram or picture postcard worthy. They have the ability to push you to your limits ...

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8 April 2022

Parenting Life and Style: Seven reasons to take your toddler to a zoo this Easter holiday
A visit to the zoo is something you can put on your list of places to go over the Easter holidays if you are stuck for ideas and they of ...

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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 ...

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17 February 2022

What children need for the perfect ski holiday
If your kids have been inspired by the images from the Winter Olympics in China, they might be applying a little pressure to get out on the slopes in their ...

Gemma Berg, founder of Peekaboo Phonics
18 June 2021

Seven ways to encourage your primary school child to love learning
As a parent, getting your young children motivated and wanting to learn can feel like a minefield. Gemma Berg, is a former Primary School teacher and now runs her own ...

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3 June 2021

Parenting: Why repetition is good for toddlers
Repetition might seem like a laborious task, but when it comes to toddlers it’s invaluable in their learning process. Most parents will recognise that doing things over and over again ...

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2 June 2021

Numerology: Seven fun facts about babies born on the second (2nd) of the month
The day you were born on can determine what kind of person you will grow up to be, so if your baby was born on the second of the month, ...

Rachel Jackson
1 June 2021

Seven tips to help you depart for maternity leave with impact and a clear head
Finding an “effective” way to depart for your maternity leave is challenging, and few companies offer useful guidance. Yet leaving in a positive & proactive way, allows you to fully ...

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1 June 2021

Numerology: Seven fun facts about babies born on the first (1st) of the month
Everyone has a set of numbers that are unique to them from birth- the time they were born, the month they were born and of course, the day they were ...

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18 May 2021

Seven ways to get better sleep during pregnancy
Pregnancy creates a lot of challenges for women's sleep! There are feelings of excitement, anxieties, hormonal influences and physical comfort considerations to bear in mind with women during pregnancy. In ...

Alison Stockton
14 May 2021

Everything you need to know before breastfeeding if you're vegan
If you’re vegan and are planning to breastfeed or are already breastfeeding, there are several things you should bear in mind, to maintain both your health and that of your ...

Anna and Flori
12 May 2021

How lockdown inspired me to launch my own character brand by Anna Breese-Davies
After months of planning, bringing to life what started as an idea I had inspired by my daughter, we were ready to launch our new storybook and toy character brand, ...

Ali Ford
12 May 2021

What I wish I’d known about journaling during pregnancy and what it could do for you
Writing down your thoughts or journaling is known to help give you clarity and improve wellbeing. So what are the benefits to spending time journaling when you're pregnant and throughout ...

Project 333
9 May 2021

I tried the Project 333 minimalist fashion challenge while pregnant- here are my thoughts & tips
Having recently finished Courtney Carver’s Project 333- I declared in my review that it wasn’t the best time to read the book given that I am pregnant.  After I posted ...

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2 May 2021

Parenting: Seven things that always happen when you meet up for a play date with your mum friend
While playdates look a lot different for mums now, you can guarantee the same outcome when you do decide to arrange one. Now, they are less about soft plays and ...

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28 April 2021

Parenting: Seven ways to use Alexa to engage your toddler
Our daughter has recently taken a shine to our Alexa, and now she knows how to get her to do things, she is always asking her questions and making her ...

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27 April 2021

Parenting: Seven things you should always keep in your car when you have a toddler
When you have a toddler, you should be prepared for every eventuality- which is why the ‘mum bag’ is always bulging with stuff when you travel somewhere on foot. As ...

Ola Pelo and her family
26 April 2021

Ola Pelo discusses how dangerous it is to put your kids on social media
Ola Pelo is a leading influencer, content creator and voice-over artist- her online presence centres on her relatable family life with ‘The Pelo Fam’, coupled with a focus on life ...

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25 April 2021

Parenting: Seven places mums can go while their toddler is asleep
Some things are better done alone- while this may seem like a harsh statement, it can be easier not to take your toddler along with you to certain places you ...

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22 April 2021

Parenting: Earth friendly swaps for your toddler
As we celebrate Earth Day- a day to do our bit to protect our planet- we turn our attention to what we can do as parents of toddlers to help ...

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21 April 2021

Parenting: Seven tips for managing your toddler’s paperwork
Today is National Administrative Professionals’ Day, the perfect day to reflect on your paperwork practices where your toddler is concerned. If you’re a parent, there’s one thing you will know ...

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20 April 2021

Parenting: Seven reasons to bake a cake with your toddler
Today is National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day- and while this may be a little ambitious to make with your toddler- the act of baking a cake holds a lot ...