There is no doubt having children is an expensive business but do you really know how much your children cost you? LV recently did some research around the cost of raising children and in particular the part that child care costs play in that. Here are some of their key findings: Soaring child care fees sees […]
How to revive tired eyes
Tired eyes, dark circles, puffiness, dry skin, ageing skin…sound familiar?I have to say I do equate all of these with parenthood and as much as these can be an issue for anyone I do feel tired parents and especially mums up feeding all night are particularly prone to all these issues.So what can you do […]
An open letter to my children: part two
To my children, When I look at the four of you I know I did something right! Life is hard work. It is an ever-winding road with twists and turns, bumps and scrapes. I want you to be prepared. I want you to be sure that you have everything that you need in life. I am doing […]
Sleep training: does it work?
Sleep training is the process of teaching your baby/toddler/child to sleep through the night. To go to sleep without difficulty, to settle themselves if they do wake in the night and to wake at a ‘reasonable’ hour. If you are a parent of a child or children who do not sleep well this will sound like […]
How to protect babies and children against dry skin
Dry skin is a common problem in both adults and babies and children. Keeping well hydrated can help, as can a good moisturising routine and the use of products that do not dry the skin further. Dry skin is something that every member of our family has suffered with at some point in time so I am […]
Fun Family Time: Octonauts Live
We love the theatre it is a great way to spend quality time as a family. There are some great live children’s shows around and Octonauts Live is no exception. All the key characters are part of the live show which is now on the stage for the first time. All episodes of Octonauts are action packed […]
How things change…
Before you have children, your life is awash with fulfilling great expectations. Far-flung trips, promotion at work and designer shoes or handbags and a nice lip gloss or posh face cream all tick the happiness box. Post-reproduction, we mums get our kicks from the small things in life…such as: Someone, anyone, cooks you dinner. Even if […]
Why home is better than hospital
How it used to be Years ago women stayed in hospital for a week to recuperate after having a baby. Babies were taken away so mums could sleep and when you returned home you stayed in bed and were looked after. NO MORE! Times have changed Changes in the approach and remit of medical staff, combined […]
