For people trying to lose weight, we know how hard it can be. Stopping for a snack in between meals is the worst battle to overcome when you are trying to lose weight. Today will be my first ever weigh-in in Slimming World and I don’t know what to expect. I don’t feel any lighter but…
Times of the day we are most likely to snack, according to research
9 struggles of having an overprotective mother-in-law
Everyone knows that when you marry a man you marry his mother. If you’re worried you came up short during the selection process, you’ll definitely understand these nine struggles of having an overprotective mother-in-law. You feel like you’re not alone in your relationship Relationships can be difficult enough to navigate when there’s only two…
Join The “Slow Parenting” Trend
Every child is different and so every child isn’t suited to every parenting style. The newest parenting ‘trend’ is called “slow parenting.” The idea behind this parenting technique is to encourage parents to take more time to stop and smell the roses with their kids instead of hurrying the kids along everyday. Carl Honoré, author…
The name trap – what to call your new baby!
It’s probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when you’re pregnant – what to call your new baby! While we would always recommend you go with what you like, there are a number of pitfalls to look out for that you might like to consider before heading to the register’s office. 1 Look for historical precedents Remember the episode in Friends when Chandler…
5 tips to help families ‘unplug’ from Action for Children
Parents have revealed they find it easier to get their children to do homework, go to bed or eat healthily, than persuading them to turn off their consoles, phones, laptops and TVs. A survey by the charity Action for Children found almost one in four parents struggle to limit their children’s screen time. Action for Children has published five tips to…
No-bathe bathing trend
No-bathe bathing trend New year, more new year trends. It has been reported more and more parents are deciding to delay their baby’s first bath. Netmums have said new mums are choosing to leave their baby’s waxy coat in place for hours even days after their baby’s birth. The reason for this? Leaving baby in…
Two thirds of men find their partners sexier after having their baby
Two thirds of men find their partners sexier after having their baby One fear most mums-to-be have is how much their body will change during and after pregnancy. ‘Will my body ever be the same?’, ‘how bad will my stretch marks be?’, or ‘will my partner still find me attractive?’ These are all natural worries…