Juggling Meal Times with Sporting Families: A Practical Guide

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Managing meal times can be a challenge for any family, but when you have children involved in sports, (and adults too) it can become even more complex. With training sessions, matches, and tournaments often occurring at different times, ensuring your family eats healthy, balanced meals can feel like a juggling act. This guide provides practical tips for juggling meal times with sporting families, helping you to keep everyone well-fed and energised. An important thing to remember is that from the outside looking in this will look unconventional to other people – but this is your family and your juggle and therefore others’ opinions are irrelevant.

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Managing Sensory Overload from Fabrics in Children: Practical Strategies for Parents

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Sensory overload from fabrics can be a significant challenge for children, especially those with sensory processing issues or sensitivities. The feeling of certain textures against their skin can be overwhelming and distressing. Understanding how to manage this sensory overload is crucial for ensuring your child’s comfort and well-being. Here are some practical strategies for parents to help their children cope with fabric sensitivities.

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Evolving Parenting: Learning from the Past to Shape a Better Future

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Parenting is a dynamic and evolving journey, unique to each family but rooted in universal experiences. The foundation of effective parenting lies in learning from the past—discarding what didn’t work, repeating what did, and striving to improve upon the previous generation’s efforts. By doing so, we can create a nurturing and supportive environment for our children, fostering their growth and development in ways that were perhaps unavailable to us.

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How to Limit Spending During School Holidays: Smart Strategies for Families

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School holidays are a time for families to unwind, explore, and create lasting memories. However, they can also bring a surge in expenses, from entertainment and travel to dining out and activities. If you’re looking to enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank, here are some practical tips on how to limit spending while still making the most of your family time.

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The Importance of Limiting Child Screen Time

Before becoming a parent, it’s all too easy to tell yourself that if you had children, you’d restrict their screen time, allowing them very little, if any, during the early years. There is no shortage of data showing how excessive amounts of screen time can be harmful to kids, in particular time spent scrolling through social media -but then there are the benefits of screen time; and for busy parents, it can also provide brief periods of entertainment to keep kids busy, so what’s the best approach?

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10 Things Parents Can Do in the Summer Holidays to Prepare for the September Term

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The summer holidays are a time for families to relax and enjoy quality time together. However, they also present a valuable opportunity for parents to help their children prepare for the upcoming school term. By taking a few proactive steps during the break, parents can ease their children’s transition back to school and set them up for a successful year. Here are ten things parents can do in the summer holidays to prepare for the September term.

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Why “Back to School” by Shoe Zone Makes Sense for Families: Sensible Choices and Smart Savings

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As summer continues, the annual “Back to School” preparations begin to take centre stage for families across the UK. This period, filled with excitement and anticipation, often brings with it a significant financial outlay. However, making sensible choices can ease the strain on your wallet. One such smart decision is shopping at Shoe Zone for your children’s back-to-school footwear needs. Here’s why Shoe Zone is the perfect choice for families looking to balance quality, style, and affordability.

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Managing Post Partum Anxiety as a New Parent

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Having a baby is a huge change. .It doesn’t just change your body, but it changes who you are fundamentally to your core. It can make you more ambitious and more willing to achieve things because you have a baby that you want looking up to you. It can make you more soft on the inside if you’ve spent your life feeling like you’re in a fight – but it can also make you more anxious. They say that having a child is like having your heart walking around outside of your body and it is but in a way that makes you panic a lot.

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