There are so many things to remember when it come to prenatal health care, not to mention things to get ready for when the baby does arrives. Don’t let yourself get stressed. Focus on the key aspects of good health during pregnancy and ensure both you and your baby are healthy by the end of it, everything else is inconsequential. Image Source: TipTimeAdmin Nutritional Supplements You may be eating for two but the second person is pretty small at the moment, now is not the time to go on a nine-month binge. Your body only requires an extra...
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The Christmas holidays can be something of an expensive time. But, there are some cheap and fun things that you can do with your brood to keep them entertained. There are some great things to do this festive period that all of the family will love. Visit a Theme Park Let’s face it, we all love theme parks. But, if you want to keep your Christmas outings cheap and cheerful, you need to head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The wristband is only £17.99 per person, and there are family tickets available too. It’s the UK’s most famous theme...
It’s so damaging for women, seeing celebrities three weeks after giving birth looking much the same as they did ten months ago. How is that fair? While our tummies are wobbling around and our boobs are three sizes bigger (at least!) than they ever were before, these effortlessly elegant women are parading around in body-con dresses. Of course, they can afford nannies and personal trainers, dietitians and chefs to achieve quick results. We can accept that. Besides, for the first few months we’d just quite like to enjoy our babies thank...
Image obtained from Flickr.com Most parents think play dates are a challenge. Entertaining an orchestra of whining children can be trying for even the mildest mannered of Mums and Dads. However, play dates are a great way to develop your children’s communication skills and help teach the importance of sharing and kindness towards others. Organising a play date for your children and their friends does not have to be as stressful as you may think. Follow these tips for hosting the perfect play date and you might just have as much fun...
(Credit: Sam Agnew) When you are planning your child’s birthday party, there can be a lot to think about. With so much to consider, from the theme of the party to whom you will invite, it is important to make time for plenty of planning. To make sure that the party is perfect, begin planning well in advance. This will give you more than enough time to get everything you will need, from decorations and party favours to a suitable food menu and game ideas. One of the most popular party themes for girls between the ages of 3 and 8, is a...
Finding out that your child has eczema isn’t an easy thing to deal with. Depending on the severity of their condition, it could mean daily care to keep their skin as healthy as possible. Although it worries you and can be emotionally trying, you mostly just want to do as much as possible to help your child keep their skin condition under control. Sometimes, their doctor might prescribe something for them. But often eczema treatment involves lots of home remedies and over-the-counter medicines. If you’re at a loss about where...
It’s no secret: having children is expensive. In fact, the average parent will spend more than £51,000 on each child before they turn 18, according to a study by Quidco.com. It’s not exactly surprising. From the moment they’re born, children need a lot of stuff. Even as tiny newborns who do nothing but eat, sleep and poop, they seem to need an extraordinary amount of possessions. And none of them comes cheap. Before you precious bundle of joy even arrives, you’re looking at pushchairs, car seats, cots and highchairs....
If you’re lucky enough to be able to go on family holidays, it’s a great break from your usual routine. Although going away can be stressful, once you arrive everyone enjoys themselves. But should you spend the whole holiday as a family? Or is it ok for parents and children to go off and do their own thing? Children don’t always want to wander around museums, and parents aren’t necessarily keen on spending all day on the beach. Can you go on a family holiday but still do separate activities, or does that defeat...
Before we get into the detail of the article, I really want to thank the team here for letting me post here with them. It means a lot to be able to get something published for my Rich Franklin Blog at great site like this. Mixed reaction to Government plans to strengthen likelihood of children keeping contact with both parents after divorce Spin, with a nod to the fathers’ lobby? Or a move that will help children to maintain contact with both parents? Reference: johnnybroccolii.com The aim of Government plans published this week...
If you want to bond with your children more and improve your relationship, one step you can take is hiring a housekeeper. This might sound like it won’t do all that much at all, but you’ll have lots of free time to spend with your children by taking on less chores. If you’re still not convinced, read on to find out more: Image Author You’ll Have More Time To Read to Them Reading to children is one of the best things ever. Stories help to pique their imagination, which helps them to learn and develop as people. I don’t know about...
