Ah, the magic of becoming a new parent. One minute you’re marvelling at your little bundle of joy, and the next, you’re a sleep-deprived zombie desperately searching for ways to get your baby to drift off to dreamland. For more than 30 minutes at a time, preferably. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many …
Do you go into a sneezing frenzy mere minutes into every seasonal change? You are not alone, because hay fever is extremely common! In fact, you would not believe how common it is. Currently, about 10 to 30% of the global population suffers from hay fever. Hold onto your hats as that equates to between …
In today’s digital age, screens are an unavoidable part of daily life. From online learning to video games, children are more connected than ever. While technology offers numerous benefits, excessive screen time can have negative effects on physical and mental well-being. As a parent, finding the right balance is crucial to ensuring a healthy lifestyle …
Babies are full of surprises, aren’t they? Rashes, sleep regressions, that thing where they suddenly stop breathing for no good reason only to start again just as you reach peak panic levels. Well, one more to throw into the mix is cow’s milk protein allergy, or CMPA. This little beauty can throw a spanner into …
When my youngest was still a newborn, I used to sit up with her in the middle of the night while my partner slept. My mind would wonder, and I would end up on my phone learning all manner of weird and wonderful (and useless) factoids. One evening, I looked at my little girl bunched …
I’m always trying to stay on top of the latest trends and influences in my children’s lives. It’s impossible. Recently though, I noticed my kids constantly chattering about someone called “Mr Beast”. I’ll admit, I was clueless at first. Curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to do some digging. What I discovered …
We all need a little bit of help sometimes. Especially in winter, when purse stringers are as tight as the scarf you are wearing at home because the heating is so bloomin’ expensive! This is even more true if you are young and disabled, or have a child who is disabled. People in Scotland are …
You’ve just heard your child express interest in playing the viola after a school music demonstration. While your heart swells with pride at their enthusiasm for music, your wallet might be feeling a different emotion. Getting your child started on the viola is undeniably expensive due to the cost of lessons, music books, and of …
For many teenage girls, prom is one of the biggest nights of their high school experience. It’s the moment they’ve been dreaming of—an evening filled with glamour, dancing, and memories that will last a lifetime. But before that magical night arrives, there’s one crucial mission, and that is finding the perfect prom dress. And, dads, …
Divorcing a toxic spouse doesn’t just mean you’re ending a marriage (and a high-conflict one, at that). It also means reclaiming your peace, sanity, and future. If your partner is manipulative, emotionally abusive, or refusing to cooperate, the divorce process can feel more like a war zone than a legal proceeding. But no matter how …