I recently attended the Mothers of Innovation conference with inspirational speakers showcasing examples (often personal) of initiatives and programmes created by mothers and implemented in Africa, Middle East and Scotland that led to positive changes within societies.
If there is a message that I came away with is that there’s no stopping mums, who are incredibly caring human beings capable of…
It is always very difficult to decide what to wear during the Summer when we are challenged by the weather. We have asked Celebrity TV stylist and designer Mark Heyes to give us some advice and here are his Fashion tips for Summer 2014.Â
Colour
Don’t be afraid of embracing some colour for this Summer Season 2014. There are amazing hues to choose from, and remember you can use it to your…
Running around after your child can be exhausting, but staying up and worrying could deprive you of needed sleep. You don’t want to take medications for they may put you out in a way that doesn’t allow you to awake if your newborn is crying. However, there are several foods that actually help in promoting sleep that isn’t harmful to yourself or your breastfeeding baby.
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As summer finally arrives, it brings with it longer days and balmy evenings. Whilst most people will undoubtedly welcome these changes, the lighter nights and higher temperatures can interrupt babies’ and toddlers’ sleep patterns – which means less sleep for mum and dad too! Fortunately, there are many tried and tested tricks you can use to help you and your children get a good night’s…
Learning languages is finally getting some recognition in primary schools with the introduction of compulsory languages at Key Stage 2 from September.
However, this is a very lose arrangement and the specifications of what this means are left very open for schools to interpret. The new framework for languages mentions being able to communicate and write, understand the grammar, speaking with good…
We’re already mid-year, my goodness! I thought to mix it up a bit rather than my usual Q&A sessions, I’d compile all my super storage advice for you into one article, as a large majority of questions I get asked are regarding those tricky areas. My mother taught me that the best solution for clutter is a garbage bag and a cool head. But after you’ve discarded all unnecessary trinkets, what…
We love fashion, don’t we! Handbag trends for this Summer 2014 are quite quirky and bold. If you are a new mum or have had another baby, do not despair as fashion has landed in maternity and changing bags too. From geometric shapes and bold colours, here are Summer handbag trends for London Mums to look out for.
QUALITY
Established in 2013, Leather Handbags Callista is renowned for its…
As a busy mum, sugary foods can often be a quick source of energy, a respite for a hectic day or just a quick easy food to grab. Unfortunately, this sweet poison is doing you harm. If you’ve not yet been convinced to cut back on the sweet stuff, let these 10 reasons motivate you to change your habits.
1. Wrinkles
Yes, sugar gives you wrinkles. Some of the sugar molecules you eat attach to…
Whether you’re completely new to yoga or consider yourself a master, during pregnancy is the perfect time to practice. Just this month, it has been proven by academics from Newcastle and Manchester Universities that pregnant women who attended a yoga class every week for eight weeks experienced less anxiety compared to those who received normal antenatal treatment, with a single yoga class…
Spring is finally upon us, and as well as the all the little signs that let us know that summer’s not far away are the usual spring traditions, like sprucing up the garden, the first BBQ and of course, spring cleaning. After the coldest and wettest season of the year, with much of our time spent indoors, it’s now time to get rid of the winter cobwebs – quite literally.
Spring cleaning might…