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Managing Distance: Five Ways to Parent Across Borders

Being separated from a child across international borders due to divorce or relocation is an intensely difficult experience. It requires navigating emotional and legal complexities simultaneously and often leaves parents feeling torn between love and practical limitations.

It's possible to build a meaningful, connected relationship with the right structure and support - even when oceans lie...

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Mary Youlden

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It’s Hippychick-MAS Time!

From bikes to bugs and beyond, Hippychick has Christmas all wrapped up

Can you believe it’s that time of year again already? With the kids back at school and the seasons shifting, the countdown is officially on for festive lists, shopping trips, and finding the perfect Christmas gift for your little ones.

Whether you’re a grandparent, parent, or family friend, award-winning online...

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As cold & flu season hits, the UK’s No.1 clinically proven immune support steps up as the first line of defence

Sambucol: Your First Line of Defence This Cold & Flu Season

As cold & flu season hits, the UK’s No.1 clinically proven immune support steps up as the first line of defence

Prevention Over Cure

When it comes to cold and flu season, prevention is always better than cure. That’s where Sambucol comes in, scientifically developed immune support supplements powered by black...

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How to build healthy habits as a family

Building healthy habits as a family is about more than just nutrition or exercise – it’s about creating routines, supporting one another, and making wellbeing a shared priority. Whether you have young children or teenagers , fostering healthy habits together can strengthen family bonds and set a positive example for life.

Start with Small, Achievable Goals

Trying to overhaul your...

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What to Know Before Handling International Family Legal Matters

More and more families are living across borders, and that international lifestyle often brings a fresh set of complex legal challenges.

Whether you're managing a cross-border divorce, navigating child custody across jurisdictions, or handling inheritance issues involving foreign assets, international family legal matters require a thoughtful and strategic approach.

These...

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How Parents Can Encourage Kids' Social Lives in a Digital World

Once upon a time, friendships bloomed in parks, at sleepovers and during long bike rides around the neighbourhood. Now, they often begin with a follow. While technology has changed how children connect, it hasn’t erased their need for genuine friendship. With the right balance of curiosity and guidance, you can help your child build real-world connections that thrive both on and offline...

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Healthy Halloween hints this half term

NHS Devon is sharing some helpful hints and advice on how to keep young children safe and well this October half-term. Families can follow a few simple Halloween themed steps to keep everyone healthy and well over the holidays. Keep the bogeyman at bay It’s the season for coughs, colds and flu. Keep noses clean with tissues, hands clean with soap and water and keep poorly little ones away...

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How to introduce children to grief and help them understand it

When a loved one passes, the grief that follows can be overwhelming. As a parent or guardian, you may be unsure how to help your child process the loss. Children often pick up on the emotions around them, but don’t always understand the complex feelings behind them. By providing a safe, supportive environment, you can guide them through difficult times.

Use clear, Honest Language...

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Too Tired to Parent? How to Keep Your Energy Up (Without Living on Toast Crusts)

The Forgetful Mum Era

If you’ve ever turned up at school without your child’s PE kit again or realised you forgot to pack the after-school snack (because you also forgot there was after-school club), then welcome — you’re officially in the ‘ too tired to parent ’ era.

My mum friends and I joke about it all the time — the brain fog, the exhaustion, the “I swear it was Friday five...

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The Power Of Sleep At Every Age

Sleep is more than just rest – it’s a vital part of staying healthy, happy, and energised. While many of us think of sleep as a time when our body shuts down, it’s actually a highly active process where our brain and body restore themselves.

The amount and quality of sleep we need changes as we age, but its importance remains the same throughout life.

Sleep in Childhood: Building Strong...
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