I enjoy reading the stories published every week in the Science news digest published by the British Science Association. Recently they reported a piece of news that sounds like a pretty unlikely story. Apparently Jorge Odon, a car mechanic from Argentina, has developed one of the most important inventions for mothers and babies around the globe.
Odon, who has no connection with obstetrics, has…
Read our top tips for mothers returning to work after maternity leave or an extended career break after having children.
Leaving your baby for the first time and settling back into your role is a big adjustment after maternity leave. And an even bigger adjustment if you have been out of work for a few years. Set yourself an action plan of steps as this will help you feel more confident about…
After the magic Olympic season last year and Wimbledon this year, mums of big sport’s stars have come under the spotlight and I wonder what it takes to recognise talent in your children and nurture it to make them shine. Here is an inspirational exclusive interview with Lorraine Kenny, best known as mum to Jason Francis Kenny, OBE and English track cyclist, who along with Chris Hoy, won gold…
You know that episode of Friends where Monica, Rachel and Phoebe spend an afternoon hanging out wearing wedding dresses? Monica is in one yet to even be worn by its owner, the awful Emily* who is about to become Ross’ third wife.
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Later on when they are forced to come back down to earth and dress more appropriately, Monica ponders how she loves being dressed as a bride and how…
It’s that time of year already, can you believe it? If you can’t, you obviously haven’t braved one of London’s favourite shopping hotspots like Oxford Street or Westfield yet, which means that a) you probably have a few more hairs on your head than I do and b) you’re either behind on your Chrissy shopping or have been very clever this year and have managed to do it all online!
Landmark…
First Aid kits need to be easily accessible in case an emergency situation arises. The kit should be well organised, ideally in a bag with compartments to allow you to quickly grab what you need. It is most important that the kits contents are good quality – often cheap kits will not be of sufficient quality should you need to use them.
Your kit should contain a First Aid book or instructions…
So, great news, you have just found out that you are expecting a baby. Or you have young children already and are wondering when your cash flow is going to improve so you can have another.
Well whether it`s a surprise or expected news, it`s your first or your fifth, once the initial fuzzy feeling wears off, it is time to start thinking about the real nitty-gritty involved with raising a child.
We are continually alarmed as to the extreme pressure the NHS emergency services are under and the importance of utilising these stretched resources for the right emergencies. But it is incredibly difficult to judge whether the medical emergency in front of us, is sufficiently life threatening to warrant an ambulance, or if we would be better to drive them to A&E or to go to the GP.
Attending…
Did you take music lessons in your youth? Can you speak a second language?
New research sourced by Dr Weil in his brilliant daily newsletter suggests that being bilingual can stave off dementia for more than four years, and that childhood music lessons pay off much later in life by speeding brain responses to speech sounds.
Scottish and Indian researchers reviewed the case histories of 684…
Career coach and mentor Penny Davenport has launched a bespoke service bringing her training skills to your kitchen table for you and our friends this autumn.
Are you looking for a different direction in life? Have your children started school and you want to get back to work, or are you returning to the world of work after maternity leave?
Penny can discuss these challenges, in a constructive…