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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has been a big part of our family life for almost 11 years. I don't know of what "help" this can be to my readers because we tend to muddle along in our own little way, whether that's right or "acceptable" or what. It's our life and we'll do what suits us. I hate the fact that I sometimes feel as though I've got to "excuse" Jake's behaviour but, … [Read more...]
Normally it's the things kids say, but not on Mumable.... these are what words of wisdom some of our favourite celebrity mums have been saying during their pregnancies: Gwyneth Paltrow - 'I discovered there was a real lack of Mexican food in London and the pizzas are too small' Victoria Beckham - According to Becks 'she didn't put much weight on. She only had this little cute bump' and she … [Read more...]
From icribs, an ipod docking station that attaches to your baby's cot to lul it to sleep, to electric baby wipe warmers, there are some ridiculous 'must have' items marketed at the parents of babies and young children these days. And yet nobody has come come up with these essentials yet. 1. A lid for cots to stop toddlers climbing out. I envisage a sort of tuperware lid that you snap on to … [Read more...]
I was so excited; seeing my baby all grown up in her uniform was bound to bring a highly charged moment in whatever capacity, but when I dropped her off at nursery on her first day I cried all the way home. It was 9.05am when I arrived home. I watched the clock until 11.45 when I would be able to get back to the nursery and collect my beautiful girl. Oh, the relief when I walked through the door, … [Read more...]
You'll never guess who I got another release off today... myvouchercodes (Yes the people who commissioned the Top Ten Worst Celebrity research in this post) I'm starting to like these guys! This time, we are looking at how many parents borrow from their kids. Apparently, 48% of parents borrow money from their children and 19% blame it on the expense of raising them! Now here comes the best part... Of … [Read more...]
I get hundreds of press releases through daily for Flying Start Magazine, this one caught my eye. It was sent around Mothers day. It came written in conjunction with a website called myvouchercodes.co.uk, (a great site, but seemed to bear no relevance to the actual release!) I don't know how they conducted the research, but it was interesting to read. It claimed 'A public vote has found that Kerry … [Read more...]
Have you ever worried about your child 'over mimicking' their favourite character? Maybe you worry that your child isn't learning through their own imaginative play? Many parents do worry that licensed toys will stifle their young ones imagination, stopping “free play”. A recent study however, indicates that licensed inspired toys can often kick start the imagination by engaging children in … [Read more...]
The Free Childcare for training and Learning for Work Scheme helps a parent to go back and learn a new skill whilst having help with their childcare costs. Suzanne got involved in the scheme because it’s really important for parents who want to learn a new skill and further their career to realise that they can potentially have the support of free childcare behind them. Either parent can claim … [Read more...]
Martine McCutcheon is certainly a woman with confidence. She made her mark as Tiffany in EastEnders, won an Olivier Award for her performance in My Fair Lady and has recently turned her hand to writing her hit debut novel “The Mistress” Now Martine is the new face of Activia. Here Martine talks about how confidence and wellbeing plays a role in achieving goals. What we’d like to know is... Do … [Read more...]
Finding out I was pregnant at 18 years old was a shock! It wasn’t planned and it certainly scuppered my plans for my much-desired career in the RAF. However, sometimes in life you just have to get on with it. I was lucky that I had a steady boyfriend and my parents gave me as much support as they could. I’d already left home and the disappointment was clear. They’d wanted so much more for me … [Read more...]
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