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SMALL GIFTS, BIG SMILES: CHECK OUT HIPPYCHICK’S MUST-HAVE STOCKING FILLERS THIS CHRISTMAS

Discover Hippychick’s must-have stocking fillers for babies and toddlers, from wooden toys to sensory rattles and imaginative play gifts. Perfect for last-minute Christmas shopping, these affordable, high-quality presents bring big smiles on Christmas morning.

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Need Some Last-Minute Gifts? ebebek’s Got Your Back!

Festive gifting made speedy, simple, and stress-free at ebebek.

The Christmas countdown is officially on, and if you are still searching for that perfect present, ebebek is ready to save the season. A true one-stop destination for parents and parents-to-be, ebebek takes the stress out of gifting with a seamless shopping experience both online and across its three UK stores. Filled with...

Managing Separation with Care and Communication

Separation can feel like the end of stability, a time filled with emotional upheaval, uncertainty, and difficult decisions. But it’s also an opportunity to redefine relationships with dignity and protect the emotional wellbeing of everyone involved. Managing separation with care isn’t about pretending everything’s fine, it’s about prioritising respectful communication, emotional support, and...

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How to Care for Your Child’s Skin in Winter: 5 Tips Parents Should Know

Winter can be tough on children’s skin. Cold winds, central heating, and constant handwashing at school or nursery can leave little ones with dry, itchy and uncomfortable patches — often on exposed areas like their hands and cheeks.

From my years working as a nursery nurse and later within a health visiting team, I’ve seen so many families struggle at this time of year. The first...

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...

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...

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...