Raising children in 2020 is very different to raising children when I was growing up. Of course, that’s not to say one time was harder than another when it comes to raising children. It’s always tough at times and parents will always face difficulties. Whether that’s technology, being street savvy or something else. When my…
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AD| Parenting Challenges You Can Probably Identify With
Read moreCollaborative post Parenting can be described in many ways. Words such as exciting, rewarding, and humbling, are just some of the adjectives that may come to your mind when thinking about your role as a parent. Another word is challenging, because as wonderful as parenting can be, there are some situations that we can probably…
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And The Mother of The Year Award Goes to…
Read moreAs I sit writing this, I feel like a bad mum. I know for the most part that I am a good mum, but every now and again something will happen that will make me feel like the worst mum in the world. Take one day last week for example. The sun was shining. It…
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Finding a good work/life balance during the summer holidays
Read moreAs a working parent it can be hard to find that perfect work/life balance. For some people a 40-hour five day working week is the norm. For others 12-hour shifts are a regular occurrence and for others working flexibly from home or shorter days is what they’re accustomed to. It seems that there’s no consistency…
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AD| Why playing in your own garden can be better for your children than a public park
Read moreI’m a huge advocate for encouraging children to play outdoors. In the 21st century I find that many parents find it all too easy to just hand their children an iPad or their mobile phone and let them play endless games on them for hour upon on hour. Whilst I’m not against technology, I do…
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AD| Side Hustles for Stay at Home Parents
Read moreThere’s no denying being a stay at home parent is a full-time job. Not full-time as in 40 hours a week, but a 24/7 commitment. It is incredibly rewarding, but unfortunately there is no financial compensation. You might be faced with needing a side hustle, but who wants an office job that will be miserable?…
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AD| Kids Toy Generator from Toys for a Pound
Read moreDo you ever struggle to come up with ideas for the perfect toy? Perhaps for your own child’s birthday or for one of their friends? The Kids Toy Generator from Toys for a Pound can help! This nifty little tool will choose toys for your child based on a few questions. Make your way through…
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AD| 5 Ways for New Parents to Manage Anxiety
Read moreBecoming a parent should be an exciting time in your life, however, with a new baby to look after at home, it’s natural for you to feel some anxiety. There are all sorts of worries and pressures that are placed on new parents, from whether your baby is eating enough, sleeping enough or crying too…
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AD| Should parents comment on their children’s appearance?
Read moreShould parents comment on their children’s appearance? When I was growing up I struggled with the way I looked. I thought I was fat and this thought led me down the path of trying to starve myself in order to feel better about myself. I somehow thought that if I could loose weight, I would…