5 top tips for tackling stains with Rug Doctor
I’ve always been a very house proud person. So when I had kids I had every intention of attempting to keep my home in the…
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Why you need to care less about being “that family”
Picture this. You’re out enjoying a pleasant meal and a few drinks with your other half when a family of four plants themselves down…
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10 pieces of rubbish baby advice you need to ignore
No sooner have you popped your new baby out, then a wave of advice, remarks and “helpful” observations will start coming your way. If you’re…
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13 parenting moments that make you lose the plot
The early years are full of milestones to celebrate, but let’s be honest, there are also plenty of moments that test our patience to the…
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How to cope with sleep regressions in the first year
The first time your new baby hits a sleep regression it will take you by surprise. Whether your child is a champion sleeper, or a…
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Why I’m nervous about spending more time with my children
When my second maternity leave finished I was really downhearted at the prospect of missing out on so much time with the children. I returned…
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11 tips for taking a toddler to a wedding
Attending a wedding used to be all about taking advantage of the free bar and dancing to cheesy music until the early hours. When you…
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Has the TV become my go-to babysitter?
Confessing to using your telly as a babysitter is a sure-fire way to get a few stern looks and tuts thrown your way. Most mums…
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Book review: The Language of Kindness – A Nurse’s Story by Christie Watson
I love the NHS. Not just because it’s free (which is bloody amazing when you think about it), not just because it’s there for all…
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Surviving silent reflux
As new parents you hear a lot of terms that you’ve never come across before in your life. Meconium, apgar score, nipple cream, letdown, fontanel,…
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How I’ve survived 18 months with two under two
I’m a few pounds heavier, there are permanent grey circles under my eyes, I can no longer retain new information and I’ve forgotten what it…
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The broken promises of parenting
Do you ever get to the end of a trying day and promise yourself that you will do better tomorrow? Have you ever had one…
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Book review: The Awkward Age By Francesca Segal
What happens when strangers are asked to live together as brother and sister? Blended families are not such an unusual occurrence these days. But even…
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Why your newborn won’t nap unless held and what to do about it
We all know that babies need naps – so why then are they so ridiculously resistant to taking them? During the early days after being…
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A parent’s guide to surviving chicken pox
Kids can be so so selfish. A few spots on their face and all of a sudden they’re all “me, me, me”. As parents it…