I don’t know about you but I have always been very grateful for the NHS. It’s clear that there are numerous pressures and inefficiencies but the care has always been good, sometimes it’s been outstanding. Having said that, things do happen and there are situations where a patient may experience medical negligence. Medical negligence means that […]
Exercising WITH your children: have fun, bond and get fit all at the same time
If you are a regular reader of the blog you might have read some of my articles on exercise and how it’s not entirely straight forward as a busy mum when your free time consists of hiding in the toilet for five minutes just to focus on what the rest of the day involves…just me? […]
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 […]
What if there were sweets that were actually good for teeth? Oh wait…Zollipops
How many times have you been to places with your children and they have been offered a lollipop? I have noticed over the last couple of years especially, that more often than not it’s a sticker they are offered now, as so many of us are concerned about the negative impacts of sweets on our […]
Beauty issues: is stress the main culprit?
In today’s fast-paced life, stress is our main enemy. We are expected to be the best in our work as well as our home life; in short, we have to multi-task at every level. Handling stress well is not everybody’s cup of tea and unfortunately, it may spiral out of control. If that happens, then […]
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 […]
Child mental health: are you asking your children about it?
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As parents we often ask our children “how was your day?” – whether we get a response or not, well that is something entirely different altogether. Are we asking the right questions of our children?
Your daughter’s first period: tips to prepare her
So, mums out there, who remembers their first period? Do you remember where your were, if your were prepared, if it caught you by surprise and who was there for you to talk to about it? I remember mine, and I remember it was a Sunday, and I was 11, and feeling grateful I wasn’t […]