I have to say returning to work so far has been pretty good. I have enjoyed the challenges thrown at me and most importantly I haven’t struggled too much with missing my daughter. Undoubtedly the reason for this is because I have been able to negotiate a staggered return to work;working just two days a week for approximately two months, before I switch it up a level and then go up to four…
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I wentbackto work the other week after almost a year of maternity leave and I have to say that, sofar,I am reallyenjoyingit. I was incredibly nervous before I went back with all sorts of thoughts and fears running through my head.Of course,many of those fearsare still there, but at the same time, and as the days go on, they are also lessening…
Remember the days when you used to look forward to the clocks going back because it meant an extra hour snuggled in bed with a cup of coffee and the morning paper…when you become a parent unfortunately these fond memories are just that – fond memories from another ‘childless’ life!
For children, adjusting to the time change can be a little tricky. When the clocks go back in October, if…
What does it mean when you hear the term of endearment; I am a woman of destiny? Does that mean they know exactly where they are going, what the future holds or does it mean they have purpose? Think about this for a while. The answers would be different based on your experience, goals, motivation, interests and beliefs. Knowing exactly where you are going means you have…
Any excuse to take out my Barbie fashion dolls …. When I came across Spiral new collaboration with Barbie I could not wait to get hold of some of their new Barbie fashion bum bags and photograph them at the seaside during my Summer holidays in Italy together with a bunch of my 300 vintage Barbie fashion dolls.Festival? Night Out? Travelling? It doesn’t matter, these BARBIExSpiral bum…
Every year it’s the same… Summer arrives and you realise it it too late to fix any weight loss, fitness ahead of the beach holiday. How do I fall into that again and again? I have therefore decided to get ready and reviewthe latest health trackers and tech accessories by Nokia Health for the summer, which I will keep using over the autumn and beyond to be ready for the next…
How can you make a difference to your child’s summer learning?
Ah, the endless lazy days of summer! Our children’s lives often seem to be timetabled from breakfast to bedtime during term time. It’s great to have a change in routine, let them sleep in (if they ever will!), take a break from the schedule, and just relax. However, young brains still need stimulation. If you don’t want…
It’s important to teach kids car safety and how to behave in any vehicle – keeping the family safe in the car should be everyone’s responsibility. A child should be aware of the dangers of unclicking their seatbelt and moving around the vehicle when it’s in motion. Even altering the belt’s position could have a devastating effect in the unfortunate event of an accident.
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Meet Vicki Psarias, author, blogger, vlogger, filmmaker, TV Director & founder of Honest Mum®. I would add force of nature to her CV. I don’t know how she does it.If you don’t know Vicki already, you should. She is an absolute inspiration. Her mummy blog HonestMum has literally become a web sensation. She is an award-winning TV programme and has now written a book where she tells us…