Stress is a main factor for couples trying to conceive

Stress is reported to be one of the main contributing factors why couples initially struggle to conceive. Fertility experts often say that stress can get in the way of conceiving a baby and once a woman relaxes, which we know is easier said then done, she finds she’s able to get pregnant. Stress is thought…

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How to clear a baby’s blocked nose

A baby’s immune system is still developing, making them more vulnerable to the common cold and develop a blocked nose. In fact, babies are likely to get between 4 and 10 colds in the first year. Babies explore a lot, so they are more likely to pick up a cold virus by touching or mouthing…

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Warm Lentil, Halloumi and Clementine Festive Salad

Serves 2 Ingredients 3 clementines 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 200g halloumi 250g Puy lentils 1 tbsp chopped dill 1 tbsp chopped parsley 100g pomegranate seeds Method Roughly chop the halloumi. Grate the zest of 1 clementine into a bowl, and squeeze in the juice. Whisk with the red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard and seasoning.…

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How to deal with the Santa question

It’s the moment that many parents dread – when your child shows all the signs that she doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. First come the questions, then comes the reasoning and finally, the realisation. Some kids carry on with the pretence in case the presents dry up (!) or for the sake of a younger…

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