Baby & Toddlers

6 Biggest myths about early motherhood

Have you ever wondered what happens after the baby arrives?As an expecting mum, you probably study everything about labour and looking after a newborn. We all did. I remember I quizzed every mum I came across about her birth experience and how painful it was. And then, there were these never-ending questions crossing my mind day and night. The newborn baby sleeping in the hands of the…
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Parenting Skills

Music therapy for children and families at home

Throughout the lockdown and forced self-isolation, my musical skills have helped meovercome loneliness and de-motivation. I have recently spoken with Louise Gregg, Music Therapist from Nordoff Robbins, who has told me about a music therapy project in collaboration with TV programme The Clangers. Q: Louise, tell us about this project you have been working on with Clangers…why is it…
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Parenting Skills

Getting a Puppy During Lockdown? Here’s What You Need to Consider

The UK is currently on lockdown for at least another couple of weeks due to the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus. And with most of us spending more time than ever at home either on furlough or working remotely, it might feel like there’s never been a better time to introduce a new puppy to the family. After all, now you’re at home all day every day, you have all the time in the world to spend…
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Fitness & Health

Six ways of making assisted living more affordable

As we live longer than before, one day we might need to explore options on how to support our elderly. Seniors who are preparing for an assisted living must make some vital decisions about how and where they live. Assisted living is required when the senior has been diagnosed with a terminal or progressive condition that prevents them from caring for themselves independently. Reviewing six ways of…
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Schooling

Home-Schooling made easy with Countryside Classroom

If you are home-schooling for the first time and finding it difficult to navigate the resources available, then look no further. Free online portal, Countryside Classroom, has everything you need to deliver lessons focussing on food, farming and the natural environment to your children. Countryside Classroom is a free Home Education Hub offering a range of resources which are fun and easy to…
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Fitness & Health

Which mask will best protect me from Covid19?

Confirmed cases of Covid-19 continue to rise and take lives. Preventing the spread of coronavirus is paramount and everyone has a part to play in this. Face masks, gloves and other protective equipment can help stop the spread of coronavirus – but only in the right circumstances. If you are lucky enough to get hold of a mask, it is important to know how well they will protect you. If you decide…
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Parenting Skills

Homeschooling & Working advice by the experts

The closure of schools in response to the Coronavirus pandemic has meant millions of mums and dads are having to add the job of full-time teacher to their already full-time work schedule. I’ve askedMurray Morrison, one of the UK’s leading learning and education experts, to give us some advice. He is the founder of online learning program Tassomai.com which is widely used within UK…
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Fashion & Beauty

10 Fashion Ideas: What to wear to someone's birthday party

I love choosing outfits for special occasions. And a birthday party for a friend deserves a breathtaking dress. It is just as important for the guests to show up looking amazing as a mark of respect. Reviewing 10 fashion ideas for what to wear to someone’s birthday party gives women great options for dazzling all the guests. I have included some of my own outfits hoping to provide some…
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Parenting Skills

How to inspire your kids to clean

I am sure that your kids are adorable, but I bet that they are not the tidiest. This becomes abundantly clear when they are at home for prolonged periods of time, like during the coronavirus lockdown. Some helping hands to prevent the home descending into chaos would be a boon for busy parents. But how do you get your kids to do cleaning when we find it such a chore? It is not as difficult as…
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Fashion & Beauty

Awakening the Diva in You: Get the most out of your necklace with these 7 fashion tips

While in self-isolation, let’s make the most of the extended time at home by getting creative and recycling. Among other things, I have been looking at my jewellery box full of necklaces most of which I haven’t worn for a while. If not used to the best advantage they don’t mean much in terms of style. So I decided to choose good quality jewellery with timeless style, take care of…
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