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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...

Mary Youlden

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Expert tips on how to de-stress your school run, as two fifths of parents struggle

  • New research from 100Green reveals that two-fifths (37%) of school runs that could be walked are unnecessarily driven, despite half of parents (47%) saying they want to walk their kids to school more often
  • Over the course of the next school year (39 weeks) , these drives to school would cause an unnecessary 341,640 tonnes of CO2e - the equivalent of 50,167 flights from London
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It's Time to Share the Load: MANtenatal Empowers Dads-to-Be to Step Up and Transform the Parenting Landscape

For far too long, mothers have borne the overwhelming responsibility of preparing for and managing the demands of parenthood. This traditional imbalance has not only placed undue strain on mothers but has also limited the involvement of fathers during the critical prenatal and postnatal periods. Enter MANtenatal , the pioneering antenatal course specifically designed for dads-to-be, and it's...

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Last-Minute School Shopping? Here’s what parents are spending £467.85 on

The summer holidays are fast coming to a close with kids and parents across the country preparing to go back to school next week.

A recent YouGov survey found that uniforms (67%) and school shoes (66%) are the most commonly purchased items during the back-to-school shopping season . This weekend, parents who still have last-minute shopping to do might be interested in a survey...

Understanding Adoption: Key Considerations for Future Parents

Adopting a child is a life-changing decision, filled with both joy and challenges.

It's estimated that 106 children will enter the care system every day in the UK. If you've considered adopting, understanding the key considerations for adoptive parents is a crucial first step.

Are you ready to adopt?

Adopting a child requires careful thought and self-reflection....

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Not back to school: how home education is changing the way we learn

As September approaches, the familiar buzz of "back to school" season begins to resonate. Shops are filled with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes while families prepare for the routine of frantic mornings and packed schedules. However, for many, this September marks a departure from tradition. Instead of the usual rush to return to the classroom, more families embrace the opportunity...

Hosting a children’s party at home

The first time you do it, hosting a children’s party can be daunting. However, with careful preparation, you can create an experience that won’t be forgotten quickly!

Discuss the party details

Interests and passions can change at the drop of a hat when you’re young: one day you want to be a dancer, the next a magician. It’s therefore a bad idea to assume you know what your child...

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Expert back-to-school budgeting tips

Parents face costs of up to £1,100 when kids return to school

  • Parents pay up to £422 on school uniform each year
  • The school run costs parents up to £137 annually
  • Hodge shares budgeting tips for parents with kids in school

As the new school year approaches, parents are preparing for significant expenses, with research from Hodge indicating...

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From Regency to Nursery: Bridgerton Inspired Gifts for Baby & You

Dearest Gentle Reader,

The gifting season is upon us.

This author finds herself compelled to share with you, the most exciting of news.

It is with the utmost delight that I present to you, a selection of the finest, hand-picked baby products of the season, tailored for those, whose affections lie firmly within the elegant realm of Bridgerton. Whether you’re a fan of...

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St Helen’s Farm announces exciting creative competition

St Helen’s Farm, the UK’s largest goat’s milk producer, has partnered up with The Works, the UK’s leading family friendly retailer , to announce the launch of their nature-themed competition, and support parents in entertaining their children during the summer holidays.

Designed to inspire creativity and celebrate the artistic talents of young minds, this initiative aims for families...

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