Parenting

6 December 2020

Seven things to buy your toddler if they play rough

As parents, we all want to buy our toddlers toys that will last. The last thing we need is to have to keep throwing money away by binning toys that ...
2 December 2020

Why we all need to be more toddler at Christmastime

Toddlers love Christmas. Why? Because they are at the perfect age to understand what it’s all about- babies might appreciate the lights and the pretty colours but it’s all a ...
1 December 2020

A parenting advent calendar: 25 things you can do with your toddler in the run up to Christmas

If you know you will struggle to keep your little one entertained this festive period, especially as a lot of your activities will need to be home based this year- ...
30 November 2020

Seven things you need to buy before you start potty training your toddler

When we started potty training our daughter, there were a few things that were a given but others that weren’t so obvious so here are my top picks to stock ...
29 November 2020

Seven things to consider before decorating your toddler’s bedroom

We are in the midst of decorating our little girl’s bedroom and there are a few things I’ve picked up along the journey that I thought were worth sharing with ...
27 November 2020

Sam Bailey opens up to Female First about her son's autism

X Factor winner Sam Bailey recently talked about her son's autism diagnosis on Loose Women, so we caught up with her to discuss it further, in particular what advice she ...
25 November 2020

Seven reasons to shop online as a parent

Parents don’t have any choice but to shop online right now, however when the shops reopen once again, here’s why it’s better to source the things you need via a ...
24 November 2020

Stress in pregnancy may influence baby brain development

A new study by the University of Edinburgh has found that stress in pregnancy may influence baby brain development, so we caught up with Professor Rebecca Reynolds Personal Chair of ...
23 November 2020

Seven practical things you can buy for your toddler this Christmas

If you know your little one is going to get a lot of toys from other people this Christmas, it makes sense to get them something more practical rather than ...
22 November 2020

Female First's top practical stocking fillers for babies

A baby won’t remember what they got in their first Christmas stocking so their first year is an opportunity to buy some items that are useful rather than buying things ...
19 November 2020

Seven simple ways to protect the health of your toddler

As a mum of two year old I know that toddlers can be little germ harbourers if you’re not careful. They are too young to firmly grasp the concept of ...
18 November 2020

Seven activities to do with your toddler that are free

If you are working to a budget, there are things you can do with your toddler to keep them entertained that won’t cost you any money. Here are my top ...
17 November 2020

Seven parent approved zero mess, no fuss toys for toddlers

As a mum of a two year old, I feel I spend most of my days picking up bits of plastic from the floor, hoovering up glitter and cleaning paint ...
16 November 2020

Seven items lying around your house that could be a choking hazard for your toddler

We all leave things where they don’t belong from time to time and normally it’s not a problem, however when you have a toddler in the house, these small pieces ...
15 November 2020

How to introduce your toddler to potty training (even if they aren’t quite ready)

If you think your toddler is still too small to be potty trained (the general advice is from around two and a half years old) there are ways you can ...
13 November 2020

Seven ways to teach your toddler about kindness

It’s never too early to teach your little one how to be kind. It’s a trait that we should all have because kindness goes a long way. Kindness is a ...

12 November 2020

Female First’s top Christmas Eve box gift ideas for toddlers

Christmas Eve boxes seem to be gathering more and more momentum with each year that passes, so if you want to start this tradition as well and have a toddler ...
11 November 2020

Christmas 2020: Female First's top stocking ideas for toddlers

Buying big ticket items for toddlers are easy, however it can be a struggle to find things that are small but not going to be a choking hazard. Here are ...
10 November 2020

Seven ways to save money when buying Christmas presents for your toddler

I am the first to admit that I can get a bit carried away when it comes to buying things for my daughter. When I look back at last Christmas, ...
9 November 2020

Seven minimalist Christmas gifts for toddlers

If you are a minimalist parent or indeed aspiring to be one and therefore want to avoid masses of presents entering your home this year, here are some ideas for ...
8 November 2020

Sophie McCartney (AKA Tired and Tested) discusses her addictive web series and new Funny Women Award

Sophie McCartney (AKA Tired and Tested) has scooped the prestigious Funny Women Award for Best Web Series 2020 as voted for by the general public. Sophie is keen to use her ...
8 November 2020

Seven gift ideas for a baby’s first Christmas

If there’s a new baby in your life- you might not want to buy them something generic for their first Christmas but something that they can treasure forever. Here are ...
5 November 2020

Parenting: Seven ways to teach your toddler about money

If you want your child to respect money- to save it, spend it well and have a healthy, meaningful relationship with coins and notes, it’s important to start them early. ...
4 November 2020

Eight fun facts about November babies

As we are now firmly in the month of November, it’s important to note all the things that are associated with being born in the eleventh month of the year. ...