As a mum you constantly have to deal with stress, there is physical stress like the lack of sleep, tiredness or perhaps juggling kids & work. Then there are the emotional stresses we face from the pressure of striving to be a good mum, role as new mum, loss of income or money troubles.
When you are faced with a stressful situation your adrenal glands that sit above your kidneys, release…
The tough economic climate has hit a lot of British families who are now forced to look for better deals on their UK credit cards to pay for increasingly expensive children’s childcare, clothing, entertainment and basics.
It is a sign of our times that some banks are now offering 0% balance transfer to get or retain new customers.
Parents are under pressure to dress their children in quality…
Apprentice star Tom Pellereau & Lord Sugar launch Nipper Clipper to tackle children's nails trimming
It was great to meet and interview inventor and former Apprentice Winner Tom Pellereau in Covent Garden this Tuesday joined by his wife and his super cute 2 weeks old baby Jack at the launch of Nipper Clipper backed by Lord Alan Sugar. Tom is a lovely guy whom everyone loves at work. No surprise Lord Sugar also likes him so much. And he is a dad now! We can expect lots of new inventions aimed at…
Gwyneth Rees (mum of two girls aged 5 and 3) is the author of ‘Super Sister and the Birthday Party’, the fantastic follow-up to My Super Sister. With unforgettable characters and warm-hearted family relationships, this is the perfect book for any child – and their naughty little sister!’
Q: Where did the inspiration for your books come from?
A: Real people and real life events…
Burns can happen suddenly and the pain and damage caused can be devastating. Knowing what to do if this should happen can make a massive difference in reducing the amount of pain and scarring experienced and may avoid them having any tissue damage at all.
For All BURNS – TREAT THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH COOL RUNNING WATER
Immediately, but extremely carefully remove loose clothing covering the…
London Mums’ editor Monica Costa gets to know Rugby Champion (and father of twin girls) Ben Cohen’s cuddlier side.
Q: Ben, what have you learnt while working on the campaign to launch the ‘Cuddle Mastery Guide’ for new parents with Persil Non-Bio and Comfort Pure and the British Skin Foundation?
Ben: I feel that sometimes as a dad you don’t know how to embrace your baby. New data came…
Luke: “Nanny, what’s that?
Nanny: “that’s my elbow”
L: “It’s all stripy”
N: “Stripy?” looks at elbow “oh yes, that’s Nanny’s skin. When you get older your skin gets a bit saggy and goes a bit stripy like Nanny’s”
L: “Is my elbow stripy”
N: “No, yours is nice and springy”
Luke, pressing elbow with index finger: “Yes mine is springy, not stripy like…
For around 15-20% of mums, postnatal depression can be a frightening illness. The Cedar House Support Group is a charity helping women experiencing postnatal depression (PND). In January 2013, we launched a new support group in Clapham. The group and accompanying crèche are free.
What is postnatal depression?
PND is an illness that affects mothers after the birth of their child. It often starts…
Women aged 25 to 49 are invited to attend for cervical screening every three years; those aged 50 to 64 are invited every five years. Recent figures have shown that 20% of women still do not attend their cervical screen. A cervical screening test or as it is more commonly known, a smear test, is a method of detecting abnormal (pre-cancerous) cells in the cervix in order to help prevent cervical…
No surprise to read in a recent research that 87% of British parents believe their children are happier away from electronic gadgets.
We are not surprised to hear also that leading child psychologist, Linda Blair revealed that excessive time using screen-based devices is associated with attention problems, low mood and some psychological disorders.
The results of the research will come as no…