Parenting

4 November 2019

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy: Happiness is not a destination it’s a way of life!

Hi everyone, I hope you found my last blog useful where I discussed the power of networking and how it can you and you your business develop. I didn’t get ...

1 November 2019

Seven festive things to do at Christmas as a family

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so our friends at family activity app Hoop have shared some top picks for festive fun for the family. It’s a popular time ...
1 November 2019

Female First's top baby products for November 2019

In the run up to Christmas you might be looking for some inspiration for your little one- or indeed someone else's, so here are our top suggestions.... Boody Baby is ...
31 October 2019

Seven tips for making weaning a fun and healthy experience

Weaning is a big, exciting adventure but it can be a daunting prospect too. These simple tips it will help make it a healthy, fun and exciting experience for you ...

29 October 2019

Seven skincare products that help through early motherhood

Launched in 2013 Natural Birthing Company was founded by experienced midwife Jane Mason. Jane noticed a gap in the market for pregnancy products that treated real issues childbirth can bring, ...
28 October 2019

Fatherhood is the best medicine according to new research

Forget reaching a new decade, getting married or buying a first home, becoming a dad is the top reason for men to take stock of their health and lifestyle. Over ...
23 October 2019

Seven things your midwife wants you to know

By My Expert Midwife co-founder and midwife, Lesley Gilchrist  It’s ok to ask for help for anything that’s on your mind. In fact, your midwife will be a really good ...
22 October 2019

Research reveals kids ask parents 10,000 questions a year

It's official, the average British parent will be asked nearly ten thousand questions every year (27 a day) by their kids,1 according to new research by baby and toddler brand ...
22 October 2019

Female First's top baby products for October 2019

Here are our top picks for babies this month- you might even get some Christmas gift ideas! We all know how tricky it can be to ensure toddler tummies are ...
22 October 2019

Why companies shouldn’t shy away from hiring new mums

Written by Claire Crompton, Director of The Audit Lab  I’m a mum. A mum of two actually, having just had another baby. A little girl, thank you for asking. And I ...
21 October 2019

Izzy Judd: How my children’s skin sensitivities have impacted our day to day family life

As a mum of two, who both suffer with sensitive skin I’m constantly on the lookout for solutions that help them lead happier, more comfortable lives.  When I first had ...
21 October 2019

10 Things I want my readers to know about me by Stuart Simmonds

Author of the Hannah the Spanner series of children’s books I was born in Birmingham and moved down to Sussex when I was about three. I went to school at ...

21 October 2019

Seven tips for eating out with a weaning baby

Eating out with a baby isn’t an easy task but having a meal with a weaning baby has its own set of rules and challenges. To make it easier for ...
21 October 2019

Parents are horrified by unhealthy Halloween treats

Halloween is full of spooky treats and dressing up as your favourite scary character, but do you fear the day it arrives and it's not the ghosts that are giving ...
20 October 2019

Seven ways to avoid the Baby Blues

The one thing that you don’t learn enough about in pregnancy is what can happen to your mind after birth.  After any kind or trauma your body and mind will ...

18 October 2019

Three common ailments during pregnancy (nausea, lack of energy, struggling to sleep)

My Expert Midwife is a new brand that has been created by practising midwife and baby massage specialist Lesley Gilchrist and Clare Charlton. They have launched a Trio of Sprays, one ...
17 October 2019

The price working parents pay for a chillout day

Long gone are the days of a nine to five, especially if you’re a working parent. The working week is on average 11.5 hours longer for working parents, according to ...
17 October 2019

Top tips for choosing the right sleepsuit for your baby

Choosing a sleep suit for your baby is an important decision. A sleep suit is what your baby is probably going to be wearing for most of the time when ...
16 October 2019

Seven reasons to watch your iron levels while pregnant

Most mums-to-be understand the importance of folate or folic acid for a healthy pregnancy.  But did you know that iron is equally important, for both mother and baby?  So why? ...
15 October 2019

Seven tips for potty training your little one

Potty Training is something that all parents dread and knowing where to start is one of the most common questions I get asked. The one thing that most parents make ...

14 October 2019

How to safely lose weight post-baby

Dr Shauna Fannin Chair of the Editorial Board of Emma's Diary highlights extreme measures new mums are going to in order to regain their pre-baby body and what you should ...
11 October 2019

How to keep your children safe this Halloween

Halloween can be a fun time for kids but before you send your little ones out on Halloween night, be sure they're prepared for a safe and fun evening. Here ...
10 October 2019

Mental Health Awareness Day: Tips to support your child’s mental wellbeing

To mark World Mental Health Day 2019, Boots UK have partnered with BBC’s Children in Need's A Million & Me programme to encourage parents to talk about mental health with their ...

6 October 2019

Seven reasons to break the taboo of miscarriage

For too long, miscarriage has been one of those ‘private’ topics – as if there’s an expectation to keep silent, indeed keep mum, about it. I remember one school-mum evening ...