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Reasons mums hate the telephone
When you are a mum, speaking on the telephone is not the easiest thing, certainly not whilst the children are awake that is. You can message and email whilst doing things with children, but I find it almost impossible to talk to anyone on the phone during this time… I hope I’m not the only […]
Things to do in Florida with a family: LEGOLAND
I have a love/hate relationship with LEGO I must admit. I love the way the children get so immersed in what they are making. I love the fact that it’s so inclusive and appeals to children across a huge spectrum of ages, and I love the multiple developmental benefits it brings. I don’t love picking […]
Looking to encourage your child to take up golf? A few things to consider
It is hard for golf to shake its image as a sport for the elite upper classes. ‘Golf’ conjures up stereotypes of older gentleman sipping champagne on a gloriously maintained (and exclusive) course in the middle of the countryside. However, golf is starting to open its doors to those from a variety of backgrounds, and […]
Learning about animals: a multifaceted approach
How do you teach your children about animals?
Perhaps you have pets, or visit your local zoo or wildlife park? Perhaps you read about them, watch nature programmes or play with toy animals? Perhaps you are lucky enough to live around a range of animals, or perhaps you’ve taken your children on trips away and seen animals you wouldn’t normally find at home?
How to carve out some relaxation time
Relaxation – the state of being free from tension and anxiety Relaxing isn’t always easy is it? When you have children, sometimes it’s totally impossible. Often we make plans to relax and then something else comes up, we have work to finish, or a child or all the children are awake longer than normal, perhaps […]
Back pain during and after pregnancy
Anyone out there suffered with back pain during and/or after pregnancy? Perhaps you’ve had that hideous sciatic pain as well? It can be really tough going for some people and quite debilitating. A common problem Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy, yet whilst symptoms often improve after delivery of […]
Tips for stress-free Christmas travel
Travelling with children can be stressful at the best of times, but over Christmas if you have to travel that can go up a notch. Some new research from the Accident Advice Helpline has cited lots of tips from parents for travelling with children over the festive period. Leaving in plenty of time, filling the car with […]
How strong is your pelvic floor?
How much do you know about your pelvic floor? Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in […]