Parenting

Surviving and Thriving on the Single Parent Journey
4 September 2019

Top tips for survival as a single parent
My husband left me unexpectedly. I still remember how I felt as I watched him pick up his bags and walk out the front door. During the first weeks, months ...

Parenting on Female First
4 September 2019

Seven organic baby brands that have all your needs covered
If you want to go organic for your baby- here are the brands you need to know about! Mum & You offers biodegradable baby wipes which are made from naturally ...

I'm A Mini
3 September 2019

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy – the power of networking!
Hi everyone! So, the summer holidays are over! How did it go for you? Hope you’ve had an amazing time with the kids. I’ve found this summer holiday harder this ...

Parenting on Female First
3 September 2019

Seven reasons to go organic for your baby
More and more new parents are opting for organic products, here are The Baby Show’s (www.thebabyshow.co.uk) 7 key reasons for why you should do the same. Zoe Bonser, Show Director at The ...

Parenting on Female First
2 September 2019

Seven reasons to take your baby to a hotel
Although it may seem overwhelming to stay in a hotel with your baby- here are some reasons why it is good for their development. It gets them used to travelling: ...

Parenting on Female First
27 August 2019

Seven reasons to take your baby to a country show
Country fairs are popping up all over the place as it’s that time of year again. After visiting a couple, we’ve discovered they are a great day out for you ...

Parenting on Female First
27 August 2019

Female First's top baby products for August 2019
Now August has rolled around- here are our top picks for babies this month.  Add a touch of London charm to your little one’s wardrobe with the new and exclusive ...

Parenting on Female First
25 August 2019

Teeth care 101 for babies, infants and toddlers
New research has revealed that 56% of parents admit to keeping their children’s baby teeth- in light of this- we take a look at what parents can do to keep their ...

Parenting on Female First
20 August 2019

Seven reasons to take your baby to an aquarium
Deciding on where to take your baby when you want a day out together as a family can be tricky. You need answers to all the pressing questions first. Will ...

Parenting on Female First
19 August 2019

Seven steps to a healthy bowel during pregnancy
Dr Benjamin Disney, Consultant Gastroenterologist, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Pregnancy is a time of many changes for women’s bodies – some of them wonderful, others not so ...

Parenting on Female First
11 August 2019

Why should we teach our children to make a difference from a young age?
From a very young age I have always had a deep desire to help people who are in need. As a child, this was as simple as looking out for ...

Parenting on Female First
8 August 2019

Seven reasons why all fathers should be feminists
Wherever you look around the world, women are being held back and subjected to gross inequality simply because of their sex. We want our daughters to be empowered, educated and ...

Parenting on Female First
7 August 2019

What do kids really want from their big summer get away?
With the summer holidays well under a new survey from Yas Island Abu Dhabi offers essential advice for the 82% of parents who say their children are the biggest influencing ...

Parenting on Female First
6 August 2019

Do you feel like your mental health has been affected since giving birth?
With mental health problems affecting more than 1 in 4 people in the UK1, new research from Emma’s Diary2 has revealed that over half of women (53%) have experienced anxiety ...

Parenting on Female First
6 August 2019

The causes of swollen ankles and feet during pregnancy and how to ease the discomfort
Pregnancy is the time where a woman’s body changes dramatically. Some women enjoy every moment of this, but others can suffer from uncomfortable symptoms leaving them feeling fed up and ...

I'm A Mini
4 August 2019

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy: Tips for going on holiday/travelling with the kids!
Hi everyone! So, the school holidays are in full swing! How’s it going? Are you having lots of fun or are you ready for September yet?  So far it’s not ...

Parenting on Female First
2 August 2019

Four reasons to take shared parental leave
Kat Knocker is a senior founding member of the team at tails.com, the tailored dog food delivery service based in Richmond, South West London. Kat took shared parental leave alongside ...

Parenting on Female First
1 August 2019

Why should we encourage mindfulness in young children?
The wellbeing and mental health of young children has always been at the heart of everything Captain Fantastic do. They believe that creating well-balanced and healthy children who can learn ...

Parenting on Female First
31 July 2019

Seven reasons to take your baby to a garden centre
I always struggle to think of somewhere to take my daughter when we have days out just her and me during the week. She is at an age now where ...

Parenting on Female First
30 July 2019

Seven ways to get your toddler moving with confidence this summer
In May, the Government called for help to halve childhood obesity over the next 10 years.  According to current estimates, 10 per cent of boys and nine per cent of girls start primary ...

Parenting on Female First
23 July 2019

Six ways to cope with pregnancy piles
Haemorrhoids or ‘piles’ are swollen blood vessels in and around the lower part of the anus and rectum. When the veins which carry these blood vessels are stretched, they can ...

Butterfly chicken, saucy spinach and grains and greens
17 July 2019

Baby friendly restaurants: Nando's
Nando’s was always somewhere I went with my husband for a couple’s date night. It never occurred to me how baby friendly it was until we had our daughter and ...

Summer for Free Guide
16 July 2019

Hoop & Giovanna Fletcher combat FOSH (Fear of the School Holidays)
FOSH (Fear of the School Holidays) is sweeping the nation. Family activity experts Hoop spoke to parents across the UK, and found that 1 in 4 dread the summer holidays. ...

Parenting on Female First
15 July 2019

How to manage colic and reflux in babies
25% of babies suffer from colic, and for reflux the figure is estimated at double that.* With most babies displaying symptoms of reflux from around 8 weeks,** it can be ...