Oh yes! It’s my favourite time of the year! Christmas! I love Christmas because of all the decorations and everybody just seems happier than normal. Hopefully this Christmas will be a lot more normal than Christmas last year where unfortunately we were in lockdown. It’s going to be fantastic to get together as a family…
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5 Tips to Be More Sustainable in the New Year
Read moreSustainability is of paramount importance looking ahead and there’s really no time to waste when it comes to looking at how we can live without producing so much waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of straightforward ways to live more sustainably this new year and we’ll run you through some of the simplest and most effective…
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The 4 Essential Tools That Every Seamstress Should Have
Read moreAlthough sewing is a fantastic hobby that is relaxing and rewarding, it goes far beyond being just that. It is also a way to be more sustainable and be in control of your household. When you learn to sew you are able to make clothes and even repair the ones that you have to save…
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Advice To Help Ensure Your Kids Enjoy School
Read moreSchool is and will continue to be a big part of your kid’s life now and in the future. It’s important that they enjoy their time and do their best so they can be well and excel. Pexels As a parent, you can be a good role model and there for your kids so that…
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How To Make Sure You Stay Connected To Your Partner After Having Kids
Read moreFor a lot of couples, there is no greater joy than having children. You have brought a new life into the world, and you have truly started a family of your own. But it is important to remember that the period of your lives immediately after the birth of a child is going to be…
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Helping Your Children Deal With Divorce
Read moreIt’s no secret that when a couple breaks up it can be difficult for their kids to deal with; everything has changed and it’s no wonder it’s hard for children to deal with. It’s a difficult situation and knowing how to manage it isn’t always easy to achieve, especially when you’re also dealing with your…
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The Importance of Keeping in Touch With Your Teen
Read moreHow often do you call your teen? Text them? Send a message on Facebook or Instagram to let them know how much you love and care for them? If the answer is not as often as it should be, this blog post will help. Here are why it’s crucial to stay in touch with your…
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6 Proactive Ways Dads Can Prevent The Winter Blues
Read moreImage Pixabay CC0 License As if the last 18 months weren’t hard enough, the winter period is drawing ever closer. As such, every man should look to make the necessary precautions to ensure that their sanity is preserved during this time. Only you can take control of the situation, though. Here are six of the…
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6 Tips For Men To Gain An Emotional Balance
Read moreYou may have heard the term, ‘better out than in.’ This old folk wisdom applies rather aptly to emotions, especially for men. Of course, this advice runs contrary to the traditional manly instincts, but that doesn’t make it false. Emotional imbalance can induce irritability, loss of sexual desire and insomnia. Men are subtly taught from…
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6 Ways to Make Feeding Your Toddler Easier
Read moreIf you’ve ever felt like you can’t win with your little one at the dinner table, you’re not alone. Feeding toddlers can be a minefield, with a series of challenges appearing seemingly overnight to make dinnertime more stressful. Even families that sailed through the first year of feeding without issue often face stumbling blocks such…
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4 Fun Summer Activities For Kids
Read moreIn the summertime, it can be hard to keep the kids busy. Finding the perfect activities for them can be difficult because kids get bored easily. The best way to keep them interested and off of electronics is to switch up the activities. Sitting on the beach can only be fun for so long. Same…
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4 Ways To Child-Proof Your Home
Read moreFrom the moment that you find out you’re expecting, time starts moving at warp speed. It takes so much time and effort to prepare for your baby’s arrival that it’s easy to overlook some small safety hazards in the home that could potentially cause harm. That’s why we’re here to share four easy ways to…
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Do Children Have a Moral Obligation to Take Care of Their Aging Parents?
Read morePeople are living longer these days. There’s no doubt about it. In fact, reports show that America’s elderly population has been increasing for quite some time now. It’s expected to triple during the next few decades. In light of this development, a growing number of adult children and aging parents are left to wonder how…
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Help Feed A Child This Christmas With Dole’s #UnstuffedBears Campaign
Read moreThe year 2020 is going to be remembered for only one reason. The pandemic that is Covid-19. However, there have been so many other problems that have been caused by the pandemic. For example, families struggling due to being made redundant. In addition, those who still have a job have seen their incomes reduce. As…
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Old Age Doesn’t Come Alone (My Mum)
Read moreMy mum has recently been in hospital for quite a lengthy stay and in fact at the time of writing this she has been in hospital for 18 days with no sign at the moment of her being discharged. Sixteen days ago on a Monday teatime I got a call from the alarm people that…
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[AD] Childcare Offer for Wales Helping Working Parents Financially
Read moreIt is mid-December and I’m sure like me, a lot of you are right in the middle of getting ready for Christmas. As a father of five children it is not a cheap time of year. For us as a married couple the strain on our finances are worse during the Christmas run up, than…
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How Parents Can Develop Healthy and Strong Children
Read moreNothing brightens a parent’s face more than the sight of a happy child. For our children are the light of our life. We’re happiest when we know they’re safe and happy. By providing everything they need in terms of mind, body, and spirit, we can help them grow and develop into positive and confident human…
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[AD] Talking To My Elderly Mum About making Her Home A Safe Environment
Read moreI was recently commissioned by Premier Care in Bathing to give my thoughts on how to talk to my elderly mum about how to make her home a safe and future proofed environment. Premier Care in Bathing is one of the first ever companies to specialise in the installation of bathrooms specifically designed for customers with mobility needs. They are on a…
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[AD] National Online Safety App Review
Read moreThe pandemic that has swept across the globe has without doubt changed the way we live our lives. We have become more isolated and there is now much less social interaction between people which is of course totally understandable with the way Covid-19 is still spreading. Our children have become home educated and many university…
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Getting a Covid-19 Home Test
Read moreCovid-19 has definitely affected beyond any doubt how we live our lives. There are restrictions on everything we do, whether it’s going to work, school or even just to the shops, we have had to learn a whole new set of rules that will make our lives safe and consequently keep Covid-19 from spreading across…
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Preparing Teens To Fly The Nest
Read moreStatistics show that a growing number of people now continue to live at home into their twenties. Still, if your teen is leaving home for university or to live with their partner, you must help them prepare. While your child will still need you once they’ve flown the nest, this is one phase where your…
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