10 ways to feel joy in January

It often feels as though Christmas is the party we’ve been waiting on all year and January is the expected hangover. But who said it has to be? Say goodbye to the blues and embrace the little joys that this underrated month has to offer. Reflect on progress A new job? A family wedding? A…

Read More

Real mums tell us how they survived the first 3 months

newborn, the first three months with baby, newborn baby, advice on baby from other mums, how to survive the first three months with baby, bringing baby home

Yes, they’re tough. Yes, you’ll go slightly insane with the lack of sleep. Yes, it will feel like they’ll never end. But guess what? This too shall pass. Here’s how some of our readers survived the first three months of motherhood… Eliza, mum of two “I learnt a lot from my first baby, but most…

Read More

Recipe: Jelly with natural flavours

fruit, annabel karmel, fun ways to feed kids fruit, desserts with fruit, kids desserts, homemade jellies, summer fruits

Kid’s love jelly. And that’s almost an understatement. But too many sugary snacks can lead to diabetes in later life and some dental issues, so it’s best to steer clear from sugar-laden desserts, which is what makes this recipe so perfect for our families! Fun fact: Did you know it’s also a great snack for pregnant…

Read More

7 Numbers that every new parent needs to have

weekends, kids, how your weekends change with kids, weekends with kids, weekends as a parent, parent weekends

We all have emergency numbers locked in the brain somewhere. We might even have a few saved on our phone. But when you’re in a jam with a new baby on the house, those numbers need to be accessed fast and there’s no better place than on the fridge (or saved in your phone for…

Read More