Parenting

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. ...
3 November 2020

Seven ways to help your toddler relax around the fireworks this Bonfire Night

Bonfire night can be scary for young children, especially when they don’t understand why there are loud bangs going off outside and why the night sky is lit up with ...
2 November 2020

Seven ways to celebrate Bonfire Night with a toddler in lockdown

While Bonfire Night may look a little different this year, you can still celebrate with your little one in your own special way that is appropriate to their age and ...
1 November 2020

Seven books you should read to your toddler to help them fall in love with reading

I love books and as a mum of a two year old, I place a lot of importance on reading to or with my little one. As my daughter has ...
1 November 2020

Seven Christmas Eve box ideas for babies

If you don’t want to leave your baby out on Christmas Eve, here are a few little bits you could put in their box, if you do so wish… Christmas ...
30 October 2020

Seven choking hazards for toddlers all parents should know about this Halloween

As we all celebrate Halloween at home, there is a good chance many of us will be serving a buffet to mark the occasion. While it’s important all parents and ...
29 October 2020

Seven ways to avoid being a hermit as a new mum

The first weeks and months as a new mum are some of the hardest in your life. The fatigue is crippling and a lack of energy often means you don’t ...
28 October 2020

Seven things you might want to pack in your toddler's portable first aid kit

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional so for all the medicines I mention in this article, it’s always best to seek medical advice first before giving it to your ...
27 October 2020

Top tips for hosting a toddler friendly Halloween party in lockdown

While you may not be able to have people over this Halloween, you probably don’t want your toddler to miss out on all the fun. So, here are my top ...
25 October 2020

Seven things a doll can teach your toddler

The humble toy doll can have a number of benefits for your toddler, so whether you have a boy or a girl, a doll is one toy with the potential ...
22 October 2020

Seven ways to teach your toddler about colours

There are three key things your toddler should know (or at least have a good basic grasp of) before heading to school or nursery and these are numbers, letters and ...
21 October 2020

Seven reasons to take your toddler pumpkin picking this Halloween

I took my daughter pumpkin picking last year so this time around it was my husband’s turn. I’m writing this as they return- caked in mud with pumpkins that are ...
21 October 2020

How to support the mum of a toddler during lockdown

Being the mum of a toddler in lockdown is not easy. I know from experience that it can be a challenge to say the least. So if you know a ...
19 October 2020

Seven ways to get your toddler to clean up after themselves

As a mum, I feel it’s important to teach my two year old daughter that her mess is her responsibility. I accept that it’s not an easy thing to teach ...
18 October 2020

Seven reasons why leggings mean EVERYTHING to new mums

Today is International Legging Day and it seemed wrong to let this day pass us by without celebrating how much leggings do for the new mum community. Here’s why they ...
17 October 2020

Seven reasons why pasta is a great food choice for toddlers

As a busy mum with a constantly hungry toddler, I always find myself going back to pasta time and time again as a staple meal for her. So I thought ...
16 October 2020

Seven tips for helping your toddler to adjust when the clocks go back

The clocks will be going back on Sunday 25th October this year, which is something many adults look forward to but when you have a toddler, it can mean they ...
15 October 2020

Seven toddler toys that are worth spending your money on

Toddlers are experts at making a mess and making noise, but if you don’t want them to make either, here are a few toys that my daughter keeps going back ...
13 October 2020

Female First's top Halloween gifts for babies and toddlers

If you want to give your baby a treat this Halloween, here are some budget friendly- pumpkin coloured options.  Milledeux Halloween hair clips are delightfully spooky: from ghosts to pumpkins they complete Halloween ...
6 October 2020

Top 10 tips when shopping for plus size maternity clothes

If you are a plus sized lady and struggling to find a suitable range of clothes as your belly grows, here are some tips for seeking out the perfect maternity ...
5 October 2020

Seven nice things you can do for the new parents in your life

Today is National Do Something Nice Day, a day to extend a bit of kindness to those you know and those you don’t. We wanted to focus specifically on new ...
4 October 2020

Seven fun facts about October babies

If you were born in October, there are a few things you should know about entering the world in this month of the year. October babies are very special indeed.  ...