I recently had the opportunity to ask Zoe Griffiths, Head of Programme and Public Health at Weight Watchers UK some questions about healthy eating. Here are her top tips for busy mums which I wanted to share with you: Get everyone involved in healthier eating and moving more: Did you know that changes to your lifestyle […]
Make your own playdough
Half Term might be over but with the weather not exactly summer like yet and the big school summer holidays in sight, you might be looking for a few indoor activities to do with the children. We have been making playdough this week. It is good fun and an alternative to baking with the children […]
Summer drink ideas when pregnant or breastfeeding
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding the thought of drinks outside in the sun and long summer nights drinking pretty cocktails are quite frankly a bit of a tease. So when everyone is having a Long Island Iced Tea or a Pimms this summer what will you be drinking? I’ve never been a big drinker, […]
Ending loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely? Are you worried that someone you know might be lonely? Loneliness can affect many people, of different ages and at different stages of life but it can affect older people in particular, especially if they do not have a partner into older age or family around them. Recent research from […]
Mini chefs: part two
You might have read our first article in the mini chefs series. If not you can read part one here. I love the fact that all the children love to get involved in the kitchen. We always make sure that we set aside some specific cooking time, especially during the school holidays, but I also […]
Learning to self-feed
Watching children grow and change and develop new skills is one of the really exciting things about being a parent. The rate at which these changes happen can be quite spectacular. Our smallest little man had his eight month check recently and it was a great reminder of all the amazing things he can now […]
Mini chefs: part one
Welcome to the first in our series of articles around ‘Mini Chefs’. All the children love to cook and bake and we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. We use cooking as a form of sensory play as well as making things to eat. Spending time as mini chefs gives the children a […]
Fuel for Mummy, baby and toddler
Busy mums on the go can find it hard to get the chance to eat sometimes. It is very easy to sort everyone else out and then remember half way through the day you’ve not eaten anything yet. Fruit is great, you can grab an apple or banana or a few grapes quite easily if […]