Have you heard that a long-term study has pointed to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence? Is there really a link between breastfeeding and IQ? The research in Brazil published in The Lancet Global Health traced nearly 3,500 babies and found those who had been breastfed for longer went on to score higher on IQ…
Learning how to make friends is something all children go through as part of their development. But not all children get the cues that another child wants to make friends. No parents want to see their children grow up without friends, so it’s natural to make an effort to help them along. Here are ways…
What does nursery education mean to you? What did your little one learn at nursery today? I am supporting Save the Children’s nursery education campaign. I remember nursery as a really positive thing personally. I had this great teacher called Miss Bun who had the hairstyle to match. Mum got a break and I learned…
Are you a confident parent? When did that feeling kick in? Taking a new baby home is a milestone in itself. I remember the lovely outfit I had bought for my son whilst pregnant being way too big when it came to the time to put him in his car seat for the first time….
Having set up this bit of fun yesterday, one of the people I tagged who is Caroline at http://itshowlifeis.blogspot.com has challenged me to answer the questions myself. So here goes and this is what I have to do. 1) Answer the 10 questions and consider the mission. 2) Tag a blogger or two or more…
Celebrity moms are always in the news and some of us aspire to be more like them. Which celebrity mom are you most like? Mums are individuals so some will want to follow a certain style icon whilst others will be inspired by celebrity moms who campaign for good causes. Do you admire a particular…
Olverum bath oil helped to improve my day. So without further ado, here is my Olverum Bath Oil review. I was feeling a little under the weather and lethargic. The cold temperatures are getting me down a bit as this Winter seems to be going on and on. Where is Spring? This afternoon I decided…
What is life after depression like? Life after depression isn’t a neat, linear journey, and it certainly isn’t the glossy “bounce back” story we sometimes see online. It’s quieter, slower, and full of small shifts that gradually add up to something meaningful. As I’ve moved through my own recovery, I’ve noticed changes in how I…
I am delighted to interview Sarah today who is supporting a child with diabetes. She is a woman who juggles work, teaching, parenting, travel and blogging with aplomb. She shares a powerful story of a mum coming to terms with her son’s type 1 diabetes. What is the striking story you have to share? This…
Do you pursue your dreams? What would happen if you took that brave leap of faith? Photographer mum Anna shares her story of finding the right balance for her after initially giving up on her dream to be a freelancer. What is the striking story you have to share? Since I started doing photography seriously…