The Truth About Book Clubs
What do the words book club conjure up to you? Social interaction for geeks? Women sniggering over 50 Shades of Grey? Well, I’ve been on a bit of a journey…
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Decoding Downton Abbey: From Lords and Ladies to Big Girls Blouses
Who didn’t giggle at ‘fanny-pack’ when they were younger, and who hasn’t witnessed an expression of complete bemusement when employing sarcasm in the presence of a friend who doesn’t speak…
Myleene Klass: Family Breakfasts Are A Thing Of The Past
They say that a good breakfast sets you up for the day and according to celeb mum-of-three Myleene Klass, it’s the key to carving out some quality family time too.…
Spotting Phobias in Children, and Dealing With Them
Many children suffer fears, anxieties, and phobias. But how can we as parents and carers help them deal with these emtions? At a young age it is hard to understand…
Things to Know About “books you need to read before you die” Lists
I pick the books I read in a kind of unofficial cycle of 4 types. The recurring cycle goes something like this: Book 1: Current book that everyone is talking…
Must-haves for Newborns
Gone are the days of bulk buying essential baby items for your firstborn and expecting them to last the length of your parenting years. I gave birth to my second…
Back to School: The Truth About PTA Parents
As the new school year approaches, many parents dread three letters more than any others… PTA (duh duh duuuuuh). The PTA are the people that hang bunting round the school…
So Long Milk Moustache – Kids Lack Calcium and Other Essential Nutrients
A nationwide survey of British parents has revealed as many as 20 percent of modern kids never drink milk, with over half having not drunk a glass of it in…
Parenting: What Would Philippa Do?
I love Philippa Perry. Maybe it’s because she’s a psychotherapist – maybe it’s just because she’s lovely, but everything she says feels comforting. She’s wise, everything she says makes sense…
Preparing Kids for Back To School
Before we know it, the summer break will be over and lazy mornings will be replaced with alarm clocks, book bags and school runs. For those with kids heading back…
