Parenting

10 March 2020

10 Things parents need to know about salt

A recent survey from Organix reveals 85% of parents are shocked to find some baby finger foods and toddler snacks contain almost the same level of salt as a regular ...
8 March 2020

How to build your confidence if you're thinking of going back to work after having a baby

Getting back to work after having children is an intimidating concept. As well as facing the enormous challenge of finding appropriate, trustworthy childcare, there’s the mum guilt to contend with ...
5 March 2020

Why babies aren't developmentally ready to eat before six months old

Dr Sam Wass is supporting Public Health England’s Start4Life Introducing Solid Foods campaign. He is a Child Psychologist at the University of East London and leader of the BabyDevLab and ...
4 March 2020

Seven easy meals to make for your toddler if you’re time poor

If you and your partner work, or you’re a single working mum or dad, you will know how rushed evenings can be. A blur of dinner, bathtime, storytime and bed ...
3 March 2020

Seven reasons to invest in a bento box for your toddler

I always thought bento boxes were a bit of a luxury item for your child- something that was used in parent and toddler lifestyle images but were not really a ...
2 March 2020

Seven ways to encourage your child to read more

Today is National Read Across America Day (or Dr Seuss Day) to celebrate the birthday of Dr Seuss and there's no better way to join in the celebrations than to ...

1 March 2020

Seven Mother’s Day gift ideas for new mums

If you want to buy something special for the mother of your new baby, here are our top ideas based on what they can use and enjoy at this point ...
25 February 2020

Seven reasons why we all need to be more toddler

When life is getting you down- look to a toddler for guidance. They are living their best life, free of inhibitions and full of new things to explore. Here’s why ...
19 February 2020

10 Things to pack in a toddler's changing bag

Once your little one reaches toddling age, their needs differ in terms of what to pack for them on a day out. So, here are our top suggestions to include ...
18 February 2020

10 Things to pack in your baby changing bag

Contrary to popular belief and despite what adverts tell you- you don’t NEED a bag that is specifically designed for babies. Any bag will do so long as it’s big ...
12 February 2020

Female First's top Valentine's Day gifts for your little one

-  Pop this heart-shaped, chewable toy in the fridge and the cool gel will help to ease teething pain and keep your little ones smiling. The heart shape makes it ...
12 February 2020

Why is it important to encourage storytelling in children?

The longstanding art of children’s storytelling holds the power to evoke emotion and stimulate imagination within those involved. However, as the world arounds us evolves and progresses the role of ...
10 February 2020

Exam revision time is here already! But what can parents do to help?

It’s hard to watch our children approaching exams, hoping that they are able to get the best out of themselves without becoming stressed - and wondering whether they’re doing enough. ...

29 January 2020

Seven things we can learn from other mums

Kensington Mums was established in 2011 with the aim of sharing knowledge and experiences to help fellow mums learn from one another. Today the network command an audience of London ...
15 January 2020

Baby days out: Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston

Finding things to do with a baby can be difficult and costly so I have decided to share with you the places that we’ve found to be the most accommodating ...

15 January 2020

Review: Bonds Baby Wondersuit

When something claims to be wondrous, the phrase ‘too good to be true’ comes to mind, which is why I wanted to test out the Bonds Baby Wondersuit for myself ...

14 January 2020

Seven ways to control your little one’s clutter

Your baby or toddler relies on you to keep their things in check- but with the mountain of stuff that comes with having a small person- it can seem a ...
9 January 2020

IVF – How to tell your family that you’re having fertility treatment

Whilst researching our book, ‘IVF: All You Need to Know’ we spoke with many couples undertaking IVF. A common theme arose from our conversations – how and indeed IF and ...

8 January 2020

Seven ways to deal with divorce when you have a baby together

Jane Robey, CEO, National Family Mediation Always put the child’s future first. Easy to say, harder to do. You’re hurting after what’s happened to your happy-ever-after. Human instinct can be ...
8 January 2020

Two thirds of UK parents underestimate the importance of bath time to brain development

Over 80% of parents around the world say bath time is some of the best quality time they get with their children, yet many underestimate the proven cognitive benefits bath ...

8 January 2020

Top five tips to make kid’s bath time fun - without breaking the bank

With the cold weather now upon us, bath time will be more important than ever.  We all remember there being nothing better than splashing about in the bath tub when ...
6 January 2020

Seven wardrobe essentials for toddlers

As soon as your little one reaches the toddling age, the range of clothes you can buy for them seems to escalate. With that said, you don’t need to give ...
6 January 2020

How to help children through divorce

The first working day of the New Year is known among divorce lawyers as 'D-Day' - or 'Divorce Day' - as this is their busiest period, when the strain of Christmas ...