Parenting

If you have a newborn and time off over the Easter break, you may be wondering what you can do to celebrate while still doing things that are suitable for ...

Choosing a name for your baby is really difficult- some parents want their children to have the same name as a living relative, others prefer their offspring to have a ...

If you have children you will know all too well that not every moment is Instagram or picture postcard worthy. They have the ability to push you to your limits ...

While it makes good financial sense to keep cots, prams, travel cots, buggies and sturdy toys for your next child, there are some things that simply aren’t worth holding onto ...

A visit to the zoo is something you can put on your list of places to go over the Easter holidays if you are stuck for ideas and they of ...

With Easter half-term in full swing, you may be quickly running out of creative ways to keep the kids entertained. Why leave all the sweet treats for Easter Sunday? Let ...

If you already have a toddler or young child, they may feel a little left out when your new baby comes along if all they have known is your undivided ...

Chickenpox is quite common in nurseries and schools as it’s very contagious so if one child gets it, chances are the rest of the class won’t be far behind. As a ...

Dr. Harvey is an advocate for baby safety and has created the safest bed in the world — the SNOO Smart Sleeper. He has also shared advice on baby safety ...

At this point, I doubt there is a person on the planet that would deny that plastic pollution is a problem. The tough truth being Brits make up much more ...

Mum guilt lies heavy on those who have just birthed a baby- as if there wasn’t enough to think about as you learn how to keep a small human alive- ...

If you are one of the mums out there who was unable to breastfeed when your baby was first born or have decided that it simply isn't right for you ...

It’s the start of the Easter holidays and with a whole two weeks in front of you to keep the kids busy, it’s time to put on your Easter bonnet ...

Future proofing your little one’s precious palates and helping them be appreciative of the flavours, textures and shapes of different varieties of food is vital for a lifelong healthy relationship ...

Parenting means we wear many professional hats – we quickly become adaptable and fake it ‘til we make it. The pandemic may have improved our home-schooling techniques but when it comes ...

Louise Pentland is not one to shy away from being open and honest about the trials and tribulations of motherhood. Finding internet fame through her parenting Youtube channel, she has an ...

Mother’s Day is here again so the mothers within the Female First team have each written heartfelt words for their child/children to read in years to come. In the following ...

Karen McGuigan – Founder of Maths For Life Today has looked like this… 6am start respond to emails that have come in overnight, send out invoices; 7.30am get boys up ...

The sun has got his hat on (finally!), the birds are singing, and the chocolate eggs are prominent on the supermarket shelves, meaning one thing only: Easter. The celebration takes ...

'The Milky Tee Company’ was founded back in 2016 when Lauren – mother of two – became disheartened at the lack of comfortable and confidence boosting clothing available for breastfeeding ...

With GCSEs and A-Levels looming, parents across the UK are seeking ways to make a key revision period for teenagers over the Easter holidays as stress-free as possible - especially ...

If you’re expecting, choosing a name for your little bundle of joy IS a big deal. Your chosen name will be their identity and be with them for life – ...

Are you guilty of aimlessly scrolling through your social media apps and find that you are constantly comparing yourself to other mums and families? If that is a reluctant yes, ...

The word ‘weaning’ can instil fear in many new parents due to the catalogue of information available. Feeling overwhelmed by this potentially difficult journey, and not knowing where to start, ...