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Baby’s First Photo Shoot: 6 Essential Questions To Ask
Becoming a parent is one of the most awesome experiences you can have. That magical moment when you hold your newborn child in your arms as you gaze down in wonder at the perfect little bundle of joy is one that you will remember forever. It’s the perfect photo opportunity to capture the memory!
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My ex-husband radicalised our children
When Fatima Hassan’s daughter vanished one night, she discovered that the bright, happy 15-year-old was being groomed for marriage by her fundamentalist father – and was in danger of being taken to Syria. She talks about her frantic efforts to protect her children.
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Using Larimar to Help Promote a Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a wonderful event full of the mystery of life, and a time when many women take extra care of themselves both to help ensure a healthy baby and to help ease some of the discomfort that often accompanies this miracle. In addition to the lotions, meditations, supplements, and yoga you may be trying…
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The risks you should let your children take
Today’s parents’ refusal to let children take risks is harming their health and competence. This was the damning conclusion this week of the all-party parliamentary group on a fit and healthy childhood. The report found that our disproportionate fear of danger is consigning our kids to a restrictive, indoor existence that will prevent them from…
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Tips for the Uninitiated Parent
New parents are always the brunt of the joke. You don’t know what to expect, you probably won’t notice a day go by, and let us know if you need a couple of drinks. New parents have it tough, because having kids, while immensely fulfilling, is definitely a huge lifestyle overhaul. The only way to…
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Top Money Tips Every New Parent Should Know
Have you got a new baby on the way? It’s an exciting time but it can also fill you with fear, especially if you’re worried about making ends meet. To ensure that you cover the most important things, here are five of the best money tips every parent should follow.
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Connecting Kids & Grandparents With Today’s Technology
Nowadays it’s more common to see a child with a smartphone than a book or toy like when we were children, but this new trend can sometimes cause a rift between kids and their elders, especially their grandparents. A recent survey found that most American children have a cell phone before they’re seven years old,…
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Finding the Right Nanny
Having had some bad luck in the past with fly-by-night housekeepers, you are finally ready to acquire a full-time nanny. But finding a nanny agency that is right for you can be trickier than you might think. Like any other endeavor in life, thorough research into the completion of your task well only aids in…
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Your Child, Your Student: Smart Steps for Setting Up a Home Study Zone
There are plenty of distractions around the home even for the most diligent of students, which is why it is often a good idea to try and find a special space or area where they can concentrate on their work without interruptions. Our children often have a busy week ahead of them with not just…
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Hire a housekeeper as you care for your children
Having children of any age means a busy life for a mum, but if they are babies or toddlers then the challenges seem twice as daunting and there are never enough hours in the day.
About
Hey I’m Kathryn Thompson, a mommy and writer turned blogger in London. Mom of toddler Mikey, husband to Steve with baby Charlie on the way!