Having a new baby is a very exciting and sometimes nerve racking experience for a pregnant mum, whilst most of the focus is on your new child you also need to think about looking after your own health. If you suffer from morning sickness it can be difficult to maintain your appetite and energy levels. We all know we…
When it comes to Christmas presents for children how do you decide what to buy for them? Do you set a budget per child, do you give them money to buy their own presents or simply buy what they ask for regardless of cost? I know many children especially boys who are hoping for a…
Christmas is just around the corner and we are surrounded with Christmas music, jingle bells. pantomimes, present buying and hopeful children! Do you love it or hate it? I love the build up and enjoy all the festivities and particularly wish for snow or a lovely crisp frost. It is never quite the same if…
Twins, some people love this notion and others are completely shocked at the prospect and how they will cope, I think you could count me. There is no doubt about it they are hard work, especially in those first few weeks after birth. You literally feed, change, burp, settle then start all over again, sometimes only an…
Wow it is nearly the first of December and already the Christmas season is in full swing, you are probably wondering what presents will I buy the children this year? It can be so difficult to buy a present that someone will really cherish. I can understand why relatives choose to give gift receipts or send money, however nothing…
Christmas Shopping For Children Have you started your Christmas shopping yet, what is on the list for your children and more importantly have you set a budget? Today is the busiest day for on-online shopping before Christmas so if you want to avoid disappointment or gifts arriving late you had better get your computer and…
Are you a parent who has worked in the business environment before having your own child? If you are used to being surrounded by adults and a busy office, life at home with a brand new baby may be quite a shock to the system. You may feel like this is the biggest task you…
Looking for an unusual Christmas gift for a family? Do you know any parents that are struggling to cope with a new baby or have a toddler who wakes several times a night? Sleepless nights really take their toll and with the added stress of Christmas and everything else that needs doing, some parents may be…
As a Mum how stressed are you feeling today? Did you sleep well last night or did you have things on your mind or perhaps your child kept you awake? Whatever the reason you are not alone many mothers simply don’t realise the stress they are under and how quickly things could change. When something…
Whilst the number of births in the UK is rising the number of home births is not. In England 16,919 women (2.5%) had a home birth last year, out of 679,638 births, which is down from 2.7% in 2009. These figures have been released by the Office of National Statistics. Wales has the highest proportion of…
