The Most Inspiring Women of Our Time
As a mother of a sassy little nine year old girl, I always like to keep a curious eye on what is considered cool in her world. Firstly, there’s an…
Belle About Town
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The Importance of Self-Kindness
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week was kindness and, like many of us, I was brought up to be kind to others. In fact, kindness is such…
Why BBQ Can Be Your Lockdown Health Food
The sun is shining. weather is sweet, and if it weren’t for the wider challenges we face we’d almost certainly be celebrating with friends and family this weekend as we…
Life Post-Lockdown: Nutrition Tips
Have you been struggling to stick to regular mealtimes during lockdown? Belle chatted to expert nutritionist Lisa Borg from Pulse Light Clinic for her tips on how to restore rhythm…
Had Enough of Home School? We’re Here to Help
As the initial excitement and supermum-like juggling wore off, it became clear to many parents across the country that home schooling during lockdown was going to be a challenge to…
Is COVID-19 A Disaster For Feminism?
Owing to the ongoing pandemic, the government recently announced that this year employers didn’t have to report their gender pay gap figures. The COVID-19 crisis is triggering a recession on…
What We’re Reading In Lockdown
Have you headed to the classics to get your literary fix during lockdown? You’re not alone. Recent research has revealed that 48% of us have rediscovered a love of reading…
The Pressure of ‘Should’ During Lockdown
Human beings are judging machines, we can’t help ourselves. While we hope we might see a kinder society emerging from the coronavirus pandemic, nothing positive comes from pointing out what…
Supporting Children’s Language Learning in Lockdown
Speaking a second language is a skill that many of us consider an attractive prospect. It opens the door to an entirely different culture and offers a fresh way of…
Staying Motivated During Furlough and Lockdown
Recent figures have highlighted that one in three Britons are currently furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This situation, coupled with possible health and social worries can cause anxiety, stress…
