Tag: health
6 Pregnancy Myths That Are Based In Fact
You might have heard the shape of your bump is an indicator of your baby’s gender. (It isn’t.) That your food cravings during pregnancy...
5 Kids’ Coughs And When You Should Worry About Them
A cough is one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. For parents, they can be worrying – kids’ coughs can sound truly...
What It’s Like Being A Recently Disabled Single Mum
From June 2018: My six-year-old son, George, has just broken up for the school holidays, and we're facing a very different summer this year. Previous...
The Truth About Stretch Marks And How To Deal With Them
Women tend to get a bit hung up about stretch marks in pregnancy. They worry whether they’ll get them, if they can remove them,...
Kickstart Your Exercise Regime With The Fitbit Inspire HR – It’s...
Keeping an eye on our health and fitness can be a bit hit and miss sometimes. While some people never miss a...
The Promixx iXR Is The Smooth, Stylish Way To Make Shakes...
If you’re following a health regime and need to mix up protein shakes on the go – for example, after a gym...
What It’s Like To Discover Your Teenage Daughter Is Self-Harming
You never think self-harming will reach you. About three months ago, I took a phone call that would turn my life upside down. I was...
9 Talc-Free Powder Alternatives For Your Family
It’s been a staple of personal and baby care for years, but now more and more people are seeking alternatives to traditional talcum products. Last...
Why Living Abroad Doesn’t Mean Your Health Should Suffer
There are all kinds of regular medical checks we know we should have. Eye tests. Blood tests. Mammograms and cervical screening (Pap test) for...
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A Fall Fail – This Little Girl’s Take On Why She Hates Autumn Is...
Spare a thought for Mila. Whether you call it fall or autumn, she’s really not a fan of this time of year. “Summer turns to...
My Father, The Feminist
I think it often takes becoming a parent to fully appreciate your own, and the blood, sweat and tears it takes to raise a...
When Gaming The System Is The Only Way To Parenthood
Sonsoles* and her partner had set their hearts on adopting a child. They lived in a nice Barcelona neighborhood, and from the start, Sonsoles...
What’s The Point Of A Prom?
A mother of modest means looked me in the eye the other day and told me she had spent £400 on her 16-year-old daughter’s...
5 Things To Know About Early Childhood Brain Development
There are many different schools of thought when it comes to early childhood brain development. There are tons of point of views from which to...
Curious Kids: Where Do Dreams Come From?
Where do dreams come from? - Winifred, age 4, Selby, Victoria, Australia. Hi Winifred. People have wondered about where dreams come from for a very...