The lockdowns and restrictions we have been living with since March 2020 have caused significant amounts of stress and difficulty for everyone. As a mum living through this, there was the additional pressure of having kids around all the time as schoolwork became remote. Now, as we ease away from covid restrictions and lockdowns, many people are experiencing a great deal of stress.  Whether you are struggling with the concept of returning to the office, or you are having trouble with the idea of being amongst large crowds again, there are some things you can do to eliminate stress and avoid burnout.  Prioritise Sleep Getting the right amount of sleep…

There are many items marketed towards new parents which are not necessary to buy. But on the other hand, there are definitely some items that are absolute must-haves for all mums and dads to a new born baby. One of which essential purchases is a changing mat – you will find yourself using it all the time, literally around a dozen times a day in the early days of parenthood! So it’s important to spend some time doing some research to make sure that you get this purchase right. Here are some things you need to consider to make sure you buy the right kind of changing mat to meet…

Mothers have a lot on their plates. They have the children to look after, a house to run, maybe they have a job to go to, and what about trying to maintain a social life. Juggling all this pressure is not an easy task. It can take its toll, even on the most relaxed of us. Sometimes the kids really love testing your patience, but it is in your control how you respond. If you can develop a calmer demeanour, you will benefit in so many ways. First off, you will have better mental health, stress will seem to flow away, and family life will become easier. With a calmer…

It is a big step in bringing someone special into your life and you want to introduce them to the children. There are a few things that you need to consider. When you are in a relationship as a single parent, it can be stressful to think about how your children will handle the news. When you are bringing someone new into your life, what are the things you really need to consider, not just for the sake of the children, but for yourself?  Is the Relationship Serious?  You cannot guarantee that your significant other will be your partner for life, but you have to ensure there is some sense…

When you have had a baby, everything changes. You need to find a way to make sure you feel like yourself again. That’s what we’re going to be talking about in this article, so keep reading if you would like to find out more. Consider A Beauty Routine  You might feel as though you don’t have any time for a beauty routine now that you are a parent. You do, you will just have to fit it in wherever you have got a moment. When your kids are napping, or at night when they are in bed, or even in the morning when you first wake up before the kids.…

In this day and age, children are often reluctant to set off on any outdoor adventures. Of course, this hasn’t always been the case. Aside from growing up with an endless range of technological distractions, younger generations are also more involved in educational downtime such as homework and studies.  It certainly doesn’t help that a global pandemic continues to limit our opportunities to stay active and avoid the harmful effects of too much sedentary time. While you might not be able to take your kids on trips to the local park or zoo for now, solutions abound just beyond the back door. Stump Steps Let’s start with something simple. All…

Feeding your child can be a messy business, and this is especially the case if you have a young baby.  All of that extra cleaning up is not always going to be welcome, and it is a good idea to find ways to reduce the amount of mess that is being made during mealtimes.  Messy Children Some children are messier than others when it comes to feeding time. Certain children absolutely love to throw their food around and play with it, whereas others are happier to simply eat the food with less fuss. If you have a child who is messy at mealtimes, then you will already know just how…

As you will know as a parent, breastfeeding is a completely natural, normal, and often necessary way to feed a young child.  Feeding your baby will obviously be something you need to do several times throughout the day, and for many parents, this involves the act of breastfeeding.  When you are breastfeeding at home, you will likely not even think twice about doing so, but when you are in public, you may have some reservations. These reservations could be to do with your own ideas about not wanting to breastfeed in public or could be more to do with the opinions of other people. Breastfeeding in Public Breastfeeding your child…

Due to the lock down situation, many people are finding themselves in the situation where they are working from home with kids around. With no childcare options and an income to maintain, we have no choice. Let’s be real… It. Is. Awful. But it won’t last forever – thank God. Let me start by saying that you cannot physically be a perfect mum/dad AND a brilliant employee simultaneously, you need to take the pressure off yourself and allow ‘good enough’ to be your new aim. I am the mum to a 4 year old girl and a newly 3 year old boy. Ever since I left the world of accountancy…

When you have a kid, you want to give them the world on a plate. Your whole perspective on life changes, as suddenly you want the best for them and will prioritise their needs at all times. Now, there are so many different things you can do to help their kids with this. But here are a few that will often prove most beneficial. Life Insurance Life insurance really is an essential if you have others relying on you. Why? Well, if something were to happen to you, you don’t want your loved ones left trying to pull together funeral costs and without any means of getting by. The grieving…