Helping your toddler’s literacy

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While we all know that reading is beneficial to a child’s academic development, it can be difficult to know where or when to begin. Even if you’re not an avid reader yourself, there are ways you can encourage the habit in your little one. If you want some tips on helping your toddler’s literacy, read…

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RECIPE: Best ever banana bread

This banana bread has been tried and tested numerous times and always comes out perfectly! It’s great as a little pick me up during the day or as a yummy dessert.  Prep time is quick taking fifteen minutes tops to get the mixture into the oven and the long baking time means you don’t have…

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How to treat insect bites

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With summer comes insect bites – sigh. Here’s how to treat them… Unfortunately there are a number of summer side effects, but one that often goes forgotten is the risk of insect bites. But a simple walk in a forest can result in itchy and uncomfortable bites – ouch. They’re usually not serious, but you…

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One pot summer meals to beat the dishes

Summer dinners can be tricky, cumbersome things where I sometimes find myself reaching for yet another pan, bowl or pot to add in another delicious flavour to my meal. And while the meal will turn out delicious (yes, I know – I’m brilliant), the dishes that await my aching lower back after dinner are becoming…

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Staying cool in summer maternity wear

If you’re pregnant in summer you’ll know there’s nothing worse than getting over heated and uncomfortable on a day out. But while putting on the ‘tent shaped’ dress may make you feel cooler, it can be a bit of an ask to head out to parties and events with it on. With that in mind,…

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