Having a baby is going to be one of the most pivotal points in your life. As well as a new addition to your family and new responsibilities, you also have to get used to your body looking and feeling very different. You may still be feeling some aches and pains, and lack your usual levels of energy. Most new mums are also suffering from some form of sleep deprivation. All of this can pile up, so…
I am honoured to share my chat with London Mum & star author Alice Tait who reveals how the British Capital inspires her work in this exclusive interview. She also has created a special logo for London Mums which we are using for three special issues. You can view the first one here.
Q: Where does the inspiration for your work come from?
Alice Tait (AT): I’ve kept social…
Nutritionist and fat loss mentor, Fiona Kirk knows and understands that during the warmer months when we can’t cover up the excess pounds with baggy jumpers and generous jackets can see us despairing of our slightly-expanded waistlines so has a diet plan designed to turn the fat burning furnace up a notch or two and see some very satisfying results!
Her New 2 Weeks in the Fast Lane diet…
Pregnancy can often be a confusing time for women. There are those of us that love training and staying fit and want to continue our routines and it can feel like we are being told to stop completely. Even if you are not usually very active, it can feel like a logical time to start a gentle routine to stay in good shape and feel strong for the upcoming birth, but again, it is difficult to know…
The health and happiness of children in our care is of vital importance to us and we always do our best to keep them safe. However, every year around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents and more children die each year due to accidents than from illnesses such as leukaemia or meningitis.
Five of the most common reasons for accidents…
My previous two blogs have covered the question of when you should and shouldn’t tutor your child and, if you decide to do so, what you should look for in a tutor. At this time of year, parents’ thoughts turn to the summer holidays and whether a child will need tutoring support during that long break. In principle, the summer holidays should be a time of play and relaxation for school…
Body Image is a big issue these days and this blog aims to tackle it as well as to provide parents with thoughts and ideas.
A healthy girl is standing in front of a mirror pinching her stomach. She turns sideways and breathes in…she looks upset and makes a face at her reflection.
‘At Nursery someone said I was fat. I wish I didn’t have a fat tummy. I’d like to look like Lily, she’s…
Exam season is upon us and stress levels are high. This can be a challenging time of year for everyone in the family. It is not just the children who lose sleep, but also their parents who agonise over academic pressure and worry about studying techniques and results. That being said, with the right approach, exams can be managed and conquered while the family’s sanity remains…
Moving to a new property is one of those big moments in life. Unfortunately, it is also considered to be one of the most stressful ones. There are plenty of things to do during a relocation and things can get overwhelming really quickly; don’t even get me started on the potential problems lurking around the corner on the actual moving day.
To avoid letting your moving day turn into a very…
A lot of us strive for our families to be happy. This is understandable and yet no-one is happy all the time so, as parents know, their job is to create an environment where people can learn how to cope and deal with the inevitable ups and downs of life.
The Power of the Family System
Early family experiences teach people:
How to cope
How to fit…