Parenting Skills

How to cope with a loss of income as parent

When you have to provide for your family, losing the means to do so can be obviously difficult for any number of reasons. A lot of the time, the loss of income is completely unexpected – such as a sudden termination of your employment – which gives you little to no time to prepare any contingency plan. It helps to have options when it comes to something like this, and that can help to stave…
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Baby & Toddlers

Tips on how to help a newborn baby’s cognitive development on the go

Fusing innovation, expertise, sustainability and practicality; pioneering print brand Shady® has launched the Shady® car sunshade. Designed specifically with baby’s cognitive development in mind, the self-adhesive sticks firmly to glass of the car window meaning it is the only car sunshade that can be wound down, allowing for fresh air and ventilation throughout the vehicle. The Shady car…
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Schooling

New research shows comics are inspiring children to become life-long readers

Readly collaborates with Disney to launch 80+ Disney magazines on the digital subscription app. Making reading a magical experience – almost one in ten children most enjoy reading comics out of all literature choices. With almost a quarter of parents and grandparents feeling its top benefit is creating a habit and a love of reading. This is according to the latest research commissioned by…
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Parenting Skills

Child Grief: a personal experience

There is no word for this, a grieving mother or father, in our English language, the wordiest language in the world. We could create one to give a name to child grief. It is worthy of a name. Instead of hiding it in the shadows of anonymity. Right here, right now. Let’s think. What about… ‘childow’ (said ‘chill-doe’) for a grieving mother and…
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Schooling

Bah Humbug! Third of Scrooge-like parents plan to make their children revise this Christmas

Top nutritionist reveals Brussels sprouts will help your kids study and shares secret recipe to get your kids loving them. A third of Scrooge-like parents (32%) are planning to make their children revise during the Christmas period with 1 in 10 forcing them to revise on Christmas Day. The research of 1,000 parents, commissioned by Save My Exams, revealed that parents are expecting their…
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Parenting Skills

4 Useful ways to keep your family warm this winter

Winter is officially here, and with it comes chilly weather that can be difficult to deal with. If you’re finding yourself struggling to keep your family warm this winter, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. This blog post will discuss four valuable ways to keep your loved ones warm and comfortable during the coldest months of the year. Keep reading for helpful tips that…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Nutrients you didn't know your pregnancy needs

Pregnancy is one of the most life-changing experiences a woman can have. In this blog you’ll find out about pregnancy supplements and nutrients you will need. During this time, it is essential for you to pay close attention to your diet and health in order to ensure your baby’s growth and development. However, by taking care of your body and its needs, you can also ensure that your…
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Fashion & Beauty

My skin is the door to my temple! Caring for our skin as we age

Caring for our skin as we age is essential. I am obsessed with my skin and skincare routines. After all, my skin is the door to my temple! I care about my appearance as it makes me feel good about myself. I am so keen to know about the latest trends and products in skincare so I recently joined a skin health conference discussing the results of the very latest real-world research looking at…
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Parenting Skills

Family app delivers for Christmas

Famileo, a new family app, is fast becoming a must-have gift this Christmas as an alternative to the traditional Christmas card. As the cost of stamps has risen by 10p since April, it also offers a cost-effective substitute to postcards and letters all year-round. The WhatsApp style app allows family members to upload their social media-style messages and photos, which in turn are printed into a…
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Fitness & Health

Inpatient treatment: an overview

When someone is struggling with addiction, they may need more help than outpatient care can provide. That’s where inpatient treatment comes in. Inpatient treatment for addiction is a type of rehabilitation that takes place in a hospital or other residential facility. During inpatient treatment, patients receive 24-hour care from medical professionals. This allows them to detox from…
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