It can be a challenging task to keep children away from unhealthy, sugary food. Concerningly, statistics from Public Health England show that while children aged between 4 and 10 should consume the equivalent of 5 to 6 cubes of sugar a day from their food and drink, kids in the UK are consuming an average…
Jenna is an incredibly admirable parenting and lifestyle blogger based in South Wales. She is a mum to two little girls aged 3 and 8 months; and is currently carrying a little one as a surrogate. We hope you enjoy her journey. How did your surrogacy journey start? I have always wanted to be a…
In the 21st century, technology has far more precedence in our lives. Millennials have grown up with it, and pretty much everyone has it slotted it into our lives in some form. But, how much do you think you rely on the internet? One thing’s for certain, it’s probably A LOT more than you think….
My name is Charlie Balcombe, I am 33 years old, born & bred in Essex and now live in West Hampstead, London with my incredible husband Alex and our 3 children, Freddie who is 5 and our twin girls, Colette & Arabella, who will be 2 next month, which means nursery in September… yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Pregnancy…
It’s in the interest of our children’s health that we take steps to make sure they are physically active. But that’s not to say you need to impose a boot camp along with the 5-A-Day. We’ve put together 6 simple and enjoyable tips and ideas to help get your children moving. 1. Don’t rely on…
The dream. Literally the dream. The sweetest of dreams. One of my fondest childhood memories was building tents with my brother. I’d watch him in awe as he used to explain the best way to put it together and we’d spend hours playing in them. As we grew up and had kids of our own,…
Children can be picky, especially when it comes to healthy foods. With so much processed foods invading our shelves, the war on unhealthy foods can be overwhelming and stressful when cooking for kids. As one in five children who leave UK primary schools are now obese or overweight, the likelihood for children to develop Type…
As the summer holidays are impending, we all know that screen time will be increasing in our households. With studies revealing that 80% of the UK population watches films at home at least once a month or more, Carphone Warehouse has put together The Massive Movie Calendar offering movie inspiration 365 days a year to families who…
Sometimes I feel like I am living in an alternative world where I am watching this current one pass by my eyes, constantly reaching out and pressing buttons but unable to change the course of time. I spend a lot of time writing articles, calling and writing to members of the government, protesting, and setting up long-term actions, but it has become a mountain, and one that often feels quite isolating.
I read the other day that one of the best things you can do when visiting a new Mum, is to offer to take her precious bundle of joy for a walk. Seriously? On what planet is that good advice? ‘I’m going to make a sweeping generalisation here, but most new mums I know…
New York City is a great travel destination for families even with small kids. It’s safe, fun, accessible, and doesn’t have to be overly expensive either, if you plan it right.
I don’t think I know anyone who hasn’t spent part of their work day daydreaming about a Caribbean holiday. Or someone who hasn’t plodded through the grey cold of the morning imagining aqua blue waters, white sand, a huge hot sun, and an icy, creamy cocktail. It’s the ultimate dream destination that is just as fulfilling in real life.
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