For some women, pregnancy is the most wonderful time in life. Nine months of helping new life grow and come into the world. Being able to nurture and nourish your little bundle is so special. You and you alone can keep little one safe and warm and secure until they are ready to come into the world and see you for the first time. For other women it is nine months of pain and discomfort, hormonal torrents of emotional outbursts and sheer exhaustion twenty-four hours a day. Every pregnancy is different just like every baby is different. You...
Teeth are a vital part of the body and play an important role in our health and hygiene. As your kids are growing up their teeth are growing and developing too. This means that their teeth are at a pivotal point in their development that could determine their future state. Children’s bodies are fragile when they are growing, teeth included. For this reason, it’s important to look after them. You may find that you have a lot of trouble getting your kids to brush their teeth. Most children dread the thought of brushing their teeth. Most...
As a parent I consider myself extremely lucky. I know that I am fortunate to have the family that I do and I count my blessings every day. On the blog today I wanted to cover a little about those who have not yet fallen pregnant. I know that it can be a difficult subject to talk about. I also know that the medical profession has a whole host of treatment options out there. As scary as it can be, if you have been trying to get pregnant and have been unsuccessful after 12 months then make sure you see your doctor. There are often small underlying...
For children, Christmas can be one of the most magical times of the year, full of love, hope and imagination. But, for some parents, Christmas can be a worrying time. With presents and food to pay for and visiting relatives to keep occupied, the cost of a family Christmas can be rather high. (Photo source) Although it is hard to take all the stress away from Christmas, planning a budget for your celebrations may help to relieve some of the stress. For some helpful tips on how you can cut the cost of Christmas, have a read of this. Food...
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...
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...
So much emphasis these days is placed on the importance of value. Opening any magazine or website, you’ll be crowded by articles on how to make your money go further. And of course this is hugely important, especially when so many of us are working on a budget. Food, bills and travel are all rising in cost every year, and wages are rarely rising in line with inflation. It can sometimes seem like the odds are stacked against us. But it can also make sense to spend a bit more. A quality product will sometimes outlast its cheap counterpart...
There can be many reasons why you may want to begin a personal fundraising project. Some reasons can be heartbreaking; such as taking a sick child visit on holiday, or perhaps even buying vital (but expensive) medical equipment for them. Or, you may be trying to help a neighbour who has been made homeless by a natural disaster. Whatever your reasons, fundraising can be a challenge, particularly in tough economic times. These days, there lots of online fundraising sites that can host your appeal, but how do you get your page to stand out?...
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...
