Trying to manage your own diet is difficult, but keeping on top of your child’s eating habits as well is even harder. Here are three ways you can help your child develop a healthy diet. Make an effort What your child eats is ultimately up to you – you’re the one that does the weekly the shop and prepares ... Read More »
In the resource-depleted future, how might we capture and utilise the energy available to us? What ingenious ideas and inventions might we put to use to feed and shelter the people of our growing worlds? Here are some of the wild and wacky ideas to be proposed. The concept of the Dyson Sphere, developed by physicist Freeman Dyson, came about ... Read More »
The park, seaside and swimming pool top poll of ways to keep grandchildren entertained Modern working mothers are relying on ‘team mum’ – a volunteer squad of up to eight family and friend members – to solve childcare issues during the school holidays, a survey has revealed. Read More »
As you can imagine, coping with infertility is very, very hard. Research has proven that the stress that infertility has on a woman is similar to the stress that illnesses such as cancer, HIV, and chronic pain cause. You’ll often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, on an emotional rollercoaster and coping with the financial and emotional side effects of infertility treatment. ... Read More »
It is a familiar feeling; that nagging guilt as you zigzag down the high street, avoiding the charity representatives who want to sign you up for a monthly donation. Dodging the “chuggers”, or charity muggers, as these people are somewhat unfortunately known, is sadly all too common as people feel they are too busy, too stressed and too lacking in ... Read More »
When you are a parent, safety is a big issue when it comes to your family members and particularly your children. Keeping safe online is therefore a topic that is close to every parent’s heart, no matter what age their children are. So whether you have little ones, middle sizes ones or verging-on-teenager sized ones, internet safety and your ... Read More »
There are lots of times when you’re looking after young children that your patience is tested. And it’s not always easy to find a way to get rid of the tension and stress that you might feel while the children are around and still need your attention. Read More »
Returning to work after having a baby and enjoying a period of maternity leave can be a challenge for many mums; many who were previously employed on a full time basis opt to resume their duties part time instead, enabling them to balance the commitments to their family and their work more effectively. Read More »
Summer holidays are approaching fast. Don’t wait to hear the dreaded ‘Mum, I’m bored!’ With a bit of planning you can make long holidays become great holidays without breaking the bank. Read More »
Feeling good about ourselves boosts our confidence and helps us in our daily lives. But when we find that slugs have royally dined out on our prized delphiniums, or the neighbour looses his cat, we soon get upset. Other things concern us even more, such as when our bus services change, or our family moves abroad. Read More »