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Designing a Kids’ Bathroom? Practical Things Parents Often Forget to Consider

Practical ideas for designing a kids’ bathroom, from safety and storage to child-friendly features that grow with your family. Discover what parents often forget to include.

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5 expert tips for slashing your fuel costs

UK petrol and diesel costs hit "record high" - 5 expert tips for slashing your fuel costs The cost of petrol has now jumped to 148.02p per litre

New figures reveal that the average petrol price in the UK has surpassed 148p per litre for the first time.

According to the AA , the cost of petrol has now jumped to 148.02p per litre on Sunday - rising above the previous record high of 147...

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10 Alcohol free ways to Relax

With half-term fast approaching, it can be tempting to have a drink on an evening as a way to relax, but it is important to remember that there are plenty of other ways you can feel zen, without grabbing that nightly glass of wine.

With this in mind, Addiction Specialists at Private rehab clinic Delamere have compiled a list of 10 alcohol-free ways you can relax this half-term break...

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Enjoy a Simply Delicious Easter

Artisan bakery Simply Delicious Cakes have a variety of delicious handmade, individually decorated by hand cakes available this Easter.

Simnel Cakes

A traditional Easter Cake. Simnel Cakes make a beautiful centrepiece on any Easter Table. Lightly spiced, this delicious cake is made with two layers of marzipan, one on top and one in the middle.

Chocolate, Cherry...

Most Unusual Celeb Baby Names Revealed

Kylie Jenner Baby Named Wolf! Most Unusual Celeb Baby Names Revealed Celeb Parents Baby Name Google Search Volume Kim Kardashian and Kanye West North West 36,000 Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Suri 32,000 Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Stormi 29,000 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Chicago 23,000 Jay Z and Beyoncé Blue Ivy 18,000 Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Psalm 18,000 Chris Martin and Gwyneth...

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Mother's Day 2022: Show her how much you love her

Make Mother’s Day unforgettable this year with a gift from VonHaus.com . Whether she’s your Mum, Step-Mum, Grandma, Mother-in-law, or Mummy to your little ones, she deserves to be spoilt. That doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune, but instead taking the time to find a gift that will make her feel extra special and loved. From affordable home accessories to budget-friendly kitchenware, our...

Families for Children Adoption Information Events

We need adoptive families for children who wait the longest. Are you considering adoption but not sure where to start? Families for Children is holding an information session to give you the opportunity to find out more.

Whether you are in a relationship, single, LGBTQ+ or have had children of your own we would love to speak to you! So come along and talk to our friendly team at this...

Popular South West Baby Names Revealed

Revealed: The South West is the name capital of Oliver and Amelia

Naming a new baby is a big responsibility, and whilst some parents want their child to stand out from the crowd, some names endure the test of time.

New analysis of ONS (Office for National Statistics) baby name data by leading name label manufacturer, My Nametags (https://www.mynametags.com), reveals the UK’s ‘...

Connection before correction by Joss Cambridge-Simmons

How connection before correction might work for you:

Calm your own expectations or fears (remember your child is imperfect just like you). Enter into your child's world, think about the experience from their point of view. Listen to what your child might have to say.

Focus on solutions and creating opportunities for children to learn how to make amends. Below I go into depth with...

It’s a Baby Thing: Adjusting to Life as a New Parent

Becoming a parent is a feeling like no other. While you stare into the eyes of your newly born child, your heart might feel like it could burst with joy. Moments of bliss with your child are endless, although they are sometimes accompanied by feelings of exhaustion.

This article will explore three ways you can adjust to life as a new parent. After all, caring for a child is...

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Digital Detoxing: How to Break Up with Technologies as a Family

Technology has become an everyday element of contemporary living. It doesn’t matter if you’re a tech wizard or a technophobe, chances are you own a digital device or two. The convenience of technology can often lead to people spending excessive amounts of time in front of the screen, including children. In fact, 5-7 year-olds typically spend 4 hours doing just this.

To combat the...