We asked Dr. Lisa Turner to give us some advice on how to Talk to Your Teenagers so That They Listen. Here is what what she told us.
The turbulent teens can be hard and can sometimes seem that the part of your teenager’s brain that takes in any of your good advice shuts down. In fact, this is exactly what it does. The hormonal changes that kids go through during puberty are common knowledge…
Well, a lot of us mums are going (or will soon go) with their children to concerts (or at least I would) that totally appeal to them and less to us. Let’s try to understand why young children and teenagers love Justin Bieber.
This is not rocket science, really. Justin Bieber is really a handsome child (if I was a teenager I would definitely fancy him!), he can sing, dance, he is famous and…
Let’s face it. As much as I want to stay positive about transport across London during the Olympics I am realistic and I know that we are facing eight weeks of total traffic and parking chaos across the Capital. It is inevitable because London will receive lots of tourists from all over the world and from the UK too.
I don’t usually review apps but I have come across an excellent one…
Pregnancy is the biggest killer of teenage girls worldwide. Every year one million teenage girls die or suffer serious injury, infection or disease due to pregnancy or childbirth, according to our new report launched today. That’s why we need world leaders to act at a crucial Family Planning Summit on 11 July 2012.
Save the Children recently published a new report, Every Woman’s…
Strawberry Macaroons with Lemon curd.
Portions: 25
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 large lemons (juice and zest of)
2 large eggs
175 g caster sugar
115 g butter
1 dessert spoon corn flour
200 g Philadelphia Original
30 strawberry macaroon cases
Instructions
1. Whish the eggs in a small saucepan, add the lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter and corn flour. Allow to simmer while…
Ever get frustrated juggling funds to pay for childcare? Or even managing work schedules around school holidays and sports days?
If so, consider working from home, making a legitimate living online, to make these problems disappear! Great tips provided by Fiona and Greg Scott for mums wanting to work flexibly around the family.
Most people don’t realise the internet provides the greatest…
Very Speedy Citrus Shortcakes recipe. You can make them with the kids.
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time none
Serves 6
Ingredients
90g Philadelphia with Cadbury
6 lemon shortbread thins
90g strawberries, sliced.
Instructions
Spread 6 of the shortbread thins with the Philly and pile high with the strawberry slices.
Use any crumbs to decorate the tops (optional).
Monica CostaMonica Costa…
Really quick Strawberry Tart.
Servings: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 ready prepared 20 cm sweet pastry case
4 tbsp redcurrant jelly or raspberry jam
250 g Philadelphia Original
100 ml Greek yogurt
40 g icing sugar
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Pop the pastry case on a serving plate and spread…
Very quick and easy Strawberry Smoothie.
Drinks: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
6 strawberries, hulled and halved
1 small banana, peeled and cut into chunks
100 ml fresh orange juice, chilled
1 tbsp Philadelphia Extra Light
1. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September…
Here is a quick recipe for Eton Mess. Enjoy and let us know if you like it.
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
150 g strawberries, quartered
2 meringues (approx 12g each)
25 g low fat strawberry yogurt
5 g strawberry jam
75 g Philadelphia Light, softened
1. Place half the strawberries and meringues in the bottom of a sundae glass.
2. Marble the yoghurt and jam through the…