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How to create an animated lyrical video for kids

A lyrical video is an extremely popular genre among kids. A lot of kids love to sing and dance along to catchy songs. They also love watching other people perform their dances or songs. This makes lyrical videos an excellent choice for your marketing strategy if you’re targeting children as customers. Creating an animated lyrical video for kids can be a fun and engaging way to entertain and…
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Parenting Skills

Embracing the empty nest: A new chapter of growth and opportunity

My 17 year old son is applying to universities and I am wondering how my life will look like once he’ll leave the nest. Waving a child off to university is a bittersweet moment for parents. The sense of pride in seeing them embark on this new adventure is often tinged with a profound feeling of loss. Empty nest syndrome, though not classified as an official mental health issue, is a real and…
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Fashion & Beauty

London Fashion Week review: Malan Breton

‘Wherever you go, shine’. So goes Malan Breton’s motto, and he definitely walks the walk. Diamanté on black, glittering trains, glossy PVC in black and red, brushed silver, shimmery silks… Of course there’s the outlandish flourishes, like a sheath dress that looks like the model got stuck halfway through a birthing ball. But we were really blown away by some beautiful…
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Travel with kids

Travel with kids: Carcassonne, Occitanie, France, in two days

Carcassonne in Occitanie, South-Eastern France, is a small place, and I had allocated two days; I was on my way to Narbonne where I was invited to a wedding by the family of my French exchange of 40 years. A rest at the west exit, with a great view of the town and valley This is the problem with Carca, it’s a stop-off, before the beach, before the mountains. But it deserves better, two days…
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Fitness & Health

Comorbid substance use: What treatments are available?

One of the biggest challenges relating to comorbid substance abuse is that patients tend to suffer a poor level of treatment adherence as a result of mental health issues impacting the recovery process. Comorbidity is the term that describes simultaneous medical conditions present in a patient at the same time. This means it often requires a two-pronged approach to find a viable solution when it…
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Travel with kids

Travel with kids: The Netherlands - The hot new not-so-hot summer destination

According to Tui in the Times recently, (10 August) ‘Holidaymakers will swap Med for Belgium’, I mean who needs forest fires and 40 degrees in the shade? I whole-heartedly support this, based on my recent trend-setting visit to the neighbouring Netherlands, another country which has been unjustifiably overlooked. I might be suffering from some rose-tintedness, but the country seems…
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Parenting Skills

Mum's winter school run essentials: Stay prepared and comfortable in the cold

Mums around the world know that winter school runs can be a challenge. From the early mornings to the chilly weather, it’s important to have the right essentials to make the daily trip a bit easier. In this article, we’ll be discussing some of the must-have items for mums during the winter school run. First on the list is a warm and comfortable coat. With temperatures dropping…
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Fashion & Beauty

FitFlop trainers review: A stylish solution for busy mums

As the back-to-school rush kicks in, it’s easy for mums to overlook their own needs amidst the flurry of lunch boxes, drop-offs, and errands. Enter FitFlop’s exquisite range of women’s trainers, offering the perfect blend of comfort and style that every mum deserves. FitFlop’s commitment to ‘Tender Loving Foot Care’ (TLFC) is evident in every pair. Each trainer…
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Fitness & Health

The busy mum’s guide to eye health - Prioritising vision care

As a busy mum, your days probably seem filled with never-ending to-do lists. From school runs and meal prep to bedtime stories and everything in between, taking care of your family leaves little time for self-care. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of motherhood, one thing you should never overlook – get it? – is your eye health. After all, clear vision is essential for keeping up with…
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Parenting Skills

Top Ten Hacks for making family life easier, cheaper and less stressful

Starting her Instagram account during the lockdown and after the birth of her twins, busy mum Casey wanted to make real connections with other mums. Casey’s cost-effective and fun hacks have earned her over 200k Instagram followers, including Mrs Hinch & Stacey Solomon. Casey joins us to share her Top Ten Hacks for making family life easier, cheaper and less stressful. You can spend a…
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