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5 tips for creating a calming bedroom for your little one

While many parents try to make their little one’s room as colourful and vibrant as possible, this isn’t always the best idea. A bright and busy room can easily stimulate children’s senses, which is great during the daytime but can make winding down in the evening more of a challenge. So, to help your child get the good quality sleep they need for keeping up their energy throughout the day,...

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School Holiday Lunches: Picnic Prepping and Snacking Tips

The school holidays are upon us, and as we look forward to six weeks of quality time with our children, the question of what to give them for their lunch will be a hot topic in the family home.

Whether you're packing for a day trip or an afternoon in the park or maybe having a chilled day in the house, parents want to make sure that their kids are well-fed and nourished. And, in the...

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How to Navigate the Challenges of Distracted Car Journeys with Children

Biggest back seat troublemakers and distractions revealed by Škoda › Almost 70% of UK motorists claim to have been distracted by their children when travelling › A quarter of UK motorists have nearly had an accident when driving due to being preoccupied by their children in the car › Research comes as parents prepare to spend more time in their cars with their family during the summer holidays ›...
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6 of the best picnic hacks to elevate your summer dining

Summer is finally here, which means it's time to head outdoors to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the beauty of nature. Whether you're off to your local park or visiting somewhere new, there's no better way to enjoy the summer sun than with a picnic. In fact, despite the popularity of BBQs, a quarter of Brits prefer a picnic ( YouGov ). If you'll be heading outside for a bit of alfresco dining...

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Top tips for at-home stargazing

Stargazing is a truly unique experience. There’s something beautiful about looking up at the night sky to admire the thousands of twinkling lights above. It’s a truly peaceful activity, and allows us to soak up the best of the world around us. And, it’s no surprise that stargazing has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. In fact, more and more holidaymakers are embracing...

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I wasn't expecting this response!

Yesterday I posted a reel on my Instagram account showing me doing a food sorting activity with my daughter ( you can see the activity here ). I’ve been posting activity ideas on my Instagram account for a little while now and I have had a few people starting to comment on them, but the responses on this particular reel really took me by surprise!

For context, the real shows a tuff...

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I’M A SINGLE MUM - HERE’S HOW IM KEEPING KIDS BUSY THIS SUMMER FOR LESS THAN £1.50

As kids get ready to break up for summer, many families will be searching for tips and tricks to keep young children entertained for less during the long break. Jo Middleton, author, podcaster and blogger at Slummy Single Mummy has shared her quirky recipe for a well-known jammie biscuit that parents can use to spend quality time with their children AND enjoy a tasty snack – for just 10p per...

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5 Compelling Reasons why you need Family Photographs

Last month, I went to the funeral of a much loved former colleague. It was an achingly sad event but I was so struck by the huge number of photos the family had. Photos of recent days and childhood, and everything in between. Some were beautifully composed ‘quality’ pictures, some were slightly blurred ‘snaps', but all were memories of happy times gone by and all made me smile at the memories...

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Influencer mum shares taboo-busting story about pooing during birth

Mumfluencer Victoria Emes - whose celeb fans include Dermot O’Leary and Stacey Solomon - told of the moment her daughter was born in a “poonami”, in a bid to bust the taboo around pooing during birth in a brand new podcast from Devon-based birth expert and author Siobhan Miller.

Telling her birth story on The Positive Birth Company’s brand new Up The Duff podcast , sponsored by women...

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