Schooling

How to prepare for online college

3030Attending an online college doesn’t offer the same experience as a traditional college. It’s very important to weigh the benefits of each option before you make your final decision. There are many advantages to online college degree programs; however, you should know as much as possible to make sure you get the best education possible. There are several advantages when it comes to…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Star Mum exclusive! Musician Skye Edwards talks about her Rebel Girls’ song, career & motherhood in London

Decca Records has recently released the album Good Night Songs for Rebel Girls, celebrating extraordinary women in music and created in partnership with Rebel Girls, the global multi-platform edutainment brand focused on inspiring and instilling confidence in a generation of girls around the world. Good Night Songs for Rebel Girls features covers of both contemporary and historic singles that…
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Fashion & Beauty

A magnetic nursing top, a revolution in maternity fashion

I clearly remember that when I breast-fed my son 13 years ago, the single most complicated challenge was to unbutton my nursing top while holding a screaming baby. What I needed back then would have been a nursing top with buttons that would easily open. For new mums in 2020 this is a reality. Trust me when I say that theMagnet Mouse magnetic nursing topwould be a great practical gift…
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Parenting Skills

Dads Matter!

We have known for decades that the bodies and brains of mothers are transformed by the dramatic hormonal changes of pregnancy and childbirth. Now, new research is showing that men are also biologically transformed by the experience of becoming a father. They have a strong hormonal response including increased oxytocin, oestrogen, prolactin and glucocorticoids which creates a natural protectiveness…
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Schooling

Home Alone – It’s not who you are but what you do that makes the difference to your child’s home learning

Home Learning became a big issue during our first lockdown. The importance of connecting with children and families, the offer of teaching support and the nurturing of friendships was a surprisingly powerful wake up call for so many. This lockdown is a bit different because nurseries are still available for anyone who wants to use them. However, there were some lessons that we learnt during…
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Fitness & Health

The moments that define your relationship

We have been made to believe that with enough chemistry, relationships should just work out by themselves. We learn zero relationship skills growing up, and yet we know relationships are likely the most critical and complex arena we have to navigate. So, let’s dive in a cultivate the relationship skills you need for a successful relationship. One of these skills is knowing how to make your…
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Mums Tips

6 Expert Tips to Speed Up Your Home Move

With 2020 being labelled the “year of change”, new research commissioned by Attic Self Storage, the leading London self-storage provider, reveals that British households are set for further transformations in 2021. More than half of Brits claim they will be improving their homes in the new year, and 1 in 5 are considering taking up the government’s stamp duty holiday relief, which is set to…
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Mums TipsParenting Skills

3 Simple ways to set goals and keep them

As a mum, we often put pressure on ourselves to be the all seeing, all omnipotent parent that is acutely aware of everything their child is doing. We want to be one of those wonder mums that you see in festive Hallmark movies and we crave to have the perfect relationship with our offspring. However, being a parent is much tougher than any glossy TV movie would have you believe. Your love for your…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Top tips for balancing date nights, friend meet ups, and time with kids

We all need balance in our lives. Balance between work and family. Friends and partners. Relaxation and intensity. There’s so much advice out there these days about the work/life balance and being mindful about how we approach it. But what happens if we take work out of that equation? How do we balance just the “life” part? There’s still so much demand for our time. There’s no doubt…
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