Baby & Toddlers

How does it feel - just 'being mum'

I’m Holly Pither, a PR professional, blogger, fitness fanatic, new mum to baby Amelia (nine months old) and currently on maternity leave. When I was pregnant and people used to ask me about whether I was excited about having a baby I always responded “yes, absolutely” (well that’s what they want to hear and because, of course, it was true). However what I didn’t tell them was the…
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Schooling

Homeschooling: Home Educating a Child With Special Educational Needs

Many parents who have children with special educational needs consider home educating their child.While homeschooling may be the right option for the child involved, it’s essential you understand all it entails before you make a decision. If you’re considering educating your child at home, as an alternative to a mainstream or autism school, make sure you establish the reasons why…
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Fitness & Health

5 Tips To Make Your Marriage Last (From those who have been there and done it!)

Following the Royal Wedding and with The Office of National Statistics alarming statistic revealing that on average 42% of marriages end in divorce, the concept of marriage is certainly a hot topic! Consequently, Brookman Solicitors have completed a relationship survey* providing top relationship tips to newlyweds from couples who have been there and done it, with 76% of those surveyed being…
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Fitness & Health

How To Ensure Your Kids Get The Best Treatment

Your kids mean the world to you and seeing them injured, or ill will be some of the most distressing and upsetting times in your life. You want to see your kids on the mend as quickly as possible, so it’s vital that you know where to look to receive the very best care available to ensure a quick recovery. Spend time researching alternative treatments and medicines if your child doesn’t require…
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Fitness & Health

Top ways for busy mums to boost health and fitness levels

As a mum, it can feel difficult to find time for yourself, let alone a few minutes to think about your overall health journey. With the pressures of everyday commitments, school runs, regular errands and preparing meals for everyone; convenience often reigns supreme. This is fine now and then but when it becomes a habit, it not only is harder to break, it could also be affecting yours and your…
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Schooling

Scholarships: what they are and how to apply

Private schools can provide high quality education for your child, but the benefits of private school come at a real cost. Private education evokes images of £30,000 a year tuition fees, with private school fees UK adding up to well over £150,000 for parents by the time the child turns 18. There are lots of different ways to pay for private school, however, you can avoid breaking the bank with…
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Fashion & Beauty

Urban Fashion photo shoot in Notting Hill London

There’s nothing better on a warm and sunny Spring day than walking in Notting Hill with the most talented photographer in West London to do a urban fashion photo shoot. Spring brings me always lust for new clothes, new colours, new styles and more space in my wardrobe for different dresses. I never thought I would look good in urban fashion outfits with my hourglass figure but Aida Llanos made…
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Travel with kids

3 Must-See Attractions For Your Cotswold Family Vacation

Living in the city has plenty of perks but the hustle and bustle can also leave you feeling drained and in desperate need of the occasional family getaway. Places like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Spain, and France may top many lists in terms of family vacation destinations but you don’t need to spend a fortune or travel great distances for anoutstanding, fun-filled family vacation. A mere…
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Parenting Skills

The benefits of pets for children

This blog explores the benefits of pets for children. First and foremost pets are not toys, and if you are thinking of getting a pet merely to keep your child occupied, then a pet is not for your family. However, if you are contemplating extending your family with a furry (or not so furry) friend because you adore animals and know your children do too, there are some benefits that may not be…
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Fitness & Health

Kids' health: What's Making Our Children Sick?

What’s Making Our Children Sick? is an important new book about kids’ health by veteran paediatrician Dr Michelle Perro and med- ical anthropologist Dr Vincanne Adams, which explores the links between the growing wave of chronic health issues affecting our chil- dren (including conditions like asthma, ecze- ma, allergies, ADHD, autism and obesity) and our exposure to poisons in the…
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