Image Credit: Karly Jones from Unsplash. Everyone wants to look and feel their best, but that doesn’t mean everyone is able to actually put the time and effort into it. Parents know this all too well, given how many responsibilities they’ll have and things they’ll need to get done every day. It’s easy to see…
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How to Build Your Village as a Single Parent
Read moreRaising a child alone requires strength, resilience and resourcefulness. While it may seem daunting at times, building your own “village” of support can make all the difference. This guide will explore practical steps you can take as a single parent to create your own network of support in the UK. With some planning and effort,…
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Preparing for Twins: What I Wish I Knew Before They Arrived
Read moreI knew it all when I found out I was having twins. Like, how tough could that really be? Two babies double the nappies, double the feeds, sure—but I reckoned I’d make it. The thing I found out in a hurry was, that there’s your knowing of it, and then it’s a different thing altogether…
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5 Signs That You Are Tired As A New Parent’
Read moreBeing a new parent is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, but it can also be incredibly exhausting. With round-the-clock feedings, diaper changes, and the constant need to keep an eye on your little one, it’s no wonder that many new parents feel tired all the time. However, it’s important to recognise…
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How to Successfully Co-Parent’
Read moreCo-parenting can be a difficult task. It requires the two parents to work together and communicate effectively to ensure that the best interests of their children are always kept in mind. But, with some patience and understanding, co-parenting can also be a rewarding experience that strengthens the bond between parents and their children. Here’s an…
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5 Tips to Help You Manage Your Parenting Life While Recovering from an Injury
Read moreOne thing that a parent dreads in life is the fact that there is always a chance they’ll be injured, and life needs to be put on pause. It’s something that is far from ideal. As a parent, you’re always busy. You’re having to take care of the kids, work, and also run the household.…
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Telltale Signs that You’re Ready to Be a Parent
Read moreBeing a parent is not easy or fun; it usually requires full commitment together with maturity. It might be just too late to determine if you are ready to be parents when the pregnancy result shows double lines. Additionally, the desire to have a baby can be overwhelming and hard to repel, especially when all…
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The Reality of Raising Children in a Lockdown
Read moreA little while ago I published a blog post called The Lockdown Silver Lining. In this blog post I wrote about all of the positive things about being stuck in a lockdown. For example, being able to spend more time with my children and having more time outdoors. I still stand by those things. Just…
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Relationship Advice for Maintaining a Good Relationship when You Have Twins
Read moreHaving children is hard, but twins take double the effort and can put a strain on anyone’s relationship. Find out how to avoid things turning sour, right here… If you’ve just had twins, you know how hard it can be to raise twice the amount of baby as all your friends. It can put serious…