The 7 wonderful ‘firsts’ of parenthood

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The 7 wonderful ‘firsts’ of parenthood Becoming a parent for the first time is a wonderful, exciting, exhilarating, scary and also exhausting thing. No matter what people tell you in advance about being a new mother or father, it never quite prepares you or does justice for the journey you are about to be brought…

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6 things mothers teach their daughters

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6 things mothers teach their daughters As a little girl your mother is your first port of call for absolutely everything. She’s the person you run to for advice and comfort when your sibling is teasing you, when you feel sad, when you fall down and graze you knee, or when you just need a…

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8 ways to handle mummy stress

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8 ways to  handle mummy stress Mummy stress is real. It’s a thing, and don’t let anyone ever tell you it’s not. It’s not set to one specific period of motherhood, it just changes as your kids grow up! Whether you’re worried about your baby’s sleeping patterns, your toddler’s tantrums, or your teenager’s whereabouts, mum stress…

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5 fun ideas for a cheap family night

5 fun ideas for a cheap family night: During the week, things can get hectic. Mums and dads are at work, minding the kids and organizing things, kids are at school or at crèche and people are generally running past each other barely getting the time to talk. That’s why we’re listing for you ways…

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Babies process pain the same as adults, study suggests

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Babies process  pain the same as adults, study suggests Researchers at Oxford University have studied baby’s brains in order to observe the effect that pain has on them. The researchers watched infants as young as a day old, and saw that their brains processed a light prodding in their feet, showing up their active response…

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7 rules for mums with sons

7 rules for mums with sons

7 rules for mums with sons Having sons can be hectic! They can be boisterous and loud, messy and sticky and generally leave a trail of small destruction wherever they go! However, nothing compares to those days of his youth that you’ll look back on with sweet nostalgia. Seeing him grow from a baby boy…

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10 fun ways to announce your pregnancy

10 fun ways to announce your pregnancy

10 fun ways to announce your pregnancy Learning you’re pregnant is an exciting time in your life. We’ve got 10 fun and creative ways to announce your big news! 1. Give the person you are telling a picture frame with a note inside with the message ‘Photo to follow on (due date).’ 2.Send a card…

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