Parenting

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27 April 2022

Parenting Life and Style: Seven fun sports you can do with your toddler
Toddlers have boundless energy and sometimes it feels like they will never tire themselves out by the end of the day, which is why it’s important to keep them active. ...

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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

Minimalism and Parenting: Seven minimalist gift ideas for baby showers to benefit both mum and baby
Baby showers are a big business now and it can be tricky to know what to get if you don’t know the mum all that well or you’re not up ...

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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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21 April 2022

Parenting: Seven things to do before booking a nursery place for your baby
Finding a suitable nursery for your little one is an emotional and difficult process, especially if you haven’t had to do it before. As a mum who has done it ...

Sarah Willingham
17 April 2022

Sarah Willingham: Mother and entrepreneur on balancing family life, celebrating women and more
Former Dragons Den mentor, Sarah Willingham, is one of the UK’s most successful female entrepreneurs, in her own right. Having extensive expertise and knowledge in the hospitality industry, she is ...

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17 April 2022

Parenting Life and Style: Seven alternative uses for a folding playmat you may not have thought of
While playmats are an excellent and cost effective way for your child to play safely, they have more uses than simply a comfortable place to spread out toys, here are ...

hospital bag checklist
15 April 2022

Hospital bag essentials: The ‘must-have’ checklist for mother and baby
Being pregnant is a beautiful, exciting experience for mums-to-be. Okay, the ‘morning’ sickness (if you’re unlucky enough to go through this) never gets any easier, but the realisation of how ...

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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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13 April 2022

Parenting Life and Style: Seven fun facts about babies born in the month of April
If your baby was born this month or is indeed due in the month of April, here are some fun facts to know about your little one from their birth ...

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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: 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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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 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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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 ...

Easter
7 April 2022

Easter baking ideas: EGG-cellent treats for all the family
With Easter half-term in full swing, you may be quickly running out of creative ways to keep the kids entertained. Why leave all the sweet treats for Easter Sunday? Let ...

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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 ...

Dr Harvey Karp
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 ...

Rowdy Kind founders Anne Marie and Kate
5 April 2022

Why we should teach our kids from a young age to go plastic free
At this point, I doubt there is a person on the planet that would deny that plastic pollution is a problem. The tough truth being Brits make up much more ...

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4 April 2022

Parenting: Seven tips for mums of bottle fed babies
If you are one of the mums out there who was unable to breastfeed when your baby was first born or have decided that it simply isn't right for you ...

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2 April 2022

Easter activities: Fun for all the family this half-term
It’s the start of the Easter holidays and with a whole two weeks in front of you to keep the kids busy, it’s time to put on your Easter bonnet ...