How to Entertain Children: Working from Home During Half Term

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Working from home during half term can feel like juggling two full-time jobs at once. While you’re trying to meet deadlines and attend Zoom meetings, your children are full of energy, looking for entertainment and attention. It’s a challenge, but with some planning and creativity, you can keep your children engaged while staying productive. Here are practical, realistic strategies to help you strike the balance during half term.

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Half-Term Activities for Families Survival Guide: Fun, Affordable Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained and Happy

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Half-term is just around the corner, and while it’s a wonderful time to make memories with the kids, it can also be a challenge to keep them entertained without breaking the bank. Whether you’re planning a staycation or simply need some creative ideas to keep boredom at bay, I’ve got you covered. Here are some fun, budget-friendly activities to make this half-term a stress-free success.

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Your Baby, Your Choice: How to Embrace Your Own Parenting Style

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When I had my first baby, I quickly discovered that everyone has an opinion on how to raise children. From well-meaning friends and family to health visitors and online forums, there’s no shortage of parenting advice for new parents in the UK. Add to that the stack of books and leaflets I’d collected, and I felt overwhelmed. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned on my motherhood journey, it’s this: it’s your baby, and it’s your choice how you nurture and care for them.

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The benefits of Spatone for raising iron levels

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I initially wrote about Spatone iron supplement some time ago, and I’m revisiting it again due to continued interest in the product. My family and I still use it today—my daughter takes it during the week of her period, and my younger children get occasional top-ups. Spatone remains our go-to for boosting iron levels, especially as my children train long hours in the pool and compete regularly.

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Making Your Mornings Better as a Mum

Mornings can be an absolute circus when you’re a mum. You’ve got the usual parade of responsibilities—packing lunches, finding missing school shoes, and refereeing breakfast table bickering—all before 8 a.m. Sometimes it feels like you deserve a trophy just for getting everyone out of the house with (relatively) clean socks on. But, you know what? You can make your mornings not only more effective, but more enjoyable as a mum

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