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TIPS TO CREATE THE PERFECT WFH ENVIRONMENT – BUZZ HOME OFFICE I have recently been working from home as part of continual govt guidance, as many of you, but have you had the chance to stop and think about this being more permanent? Instead of a cobbled-together dining table scattered with homework, office chair and…
Sleep Regression – How to overcome so-called ‘ sleep regression ’ at eight months old At the age of eight months, many parents may feel like their baby is starting to experience so-called ‘sleep regression’ where a baby that was sleeping relatively well through the night suddenly seems to be constantly waking up. Lucy Shrimpton is the…
Yummikeys Certified Carbon Neutral Investing carbon offset into an accredited tree planting scheme in Scotland Award winning, eco-friendly baby brand, Yummikeys, has announced its Carbon Neutral Certification, as part of its fourth birthday celebrations. Known for the eponymous teething toys and feeding accessories, the brand is investing in a tree planting scheme in Scotland to…
TEN TIPS FOR RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN. We all want our children to be successful at whatever path they wish to pursue. However, we all know there are plenty of bumps on the road to success. The most important thing we can teach our children is to be resilient. Your ability to promote resilience in your children correlates with your own self-efficacy emotional resilience. One of my mantras is Fortitudine vincimus endurance we conquer. Resilience…
A Parenting Expert has Revealed the Very Relatable Mistakes Made by Many when Shopping for Baby and Nursery Products. Knowing what to buy (and what not to buy) for your baby is an important part of parenting but can be a daunting and somewhat nerve-wracking experience. Whether it’s picking out your first pushchair or deliberating…
FANTASTIC FEMALE – SARAH CLYDE AT LE TEE PARIS I’m a nearly 50 mum of two teenage boys. Actually one turned 18 last week!! (I’m not sure how that’s even possible when I still don’t feel that much older than 18 myself half the time ;-)) I set up Le Tee Paris whilst living in…
Revealed: The Colours That Boost Your Children’s Well-Being While necessary, it is undeniable that the last twelve months of frequent lockdowns have had an impact on our children.Recent research from the Education Endowment Foundation has found that lockdown impacted children’s language and speech, setting them back in their learning. Most concerningly, the pandemic has had a profound effect on…
During these extraordinary times, couples have found a lot of positive in being together with their children. However, finding time for each other has been challenging. Here are a few tips to keep the spark alive while confined at home with the family: Depending on your children’s new schedule created by the lockdown and remote…
FANTASTIC FEMALE – MICHELLE LALLY Creative Arts Manager for 20-21 Visual Arts Centre Michelle Lally, Creative Arts Manager in North Linconshire, responsible for 20-21 Visual Arts Centre – a contemporary gallery in the heart of an industrial town and the Arts Development service and support for the North Lincolnshire creative sector. Currently navigating reopening the gallery on 17 May after COVID-19 closure with thespectacular Museum of the Moon installation by…
4 THINGS BUSY MUMS DO MAKE LIFE EASIER I’ve been binge-watching Netflix lately. That’s not true. I’m constantly watching Netflix. Last year, while watching my weekday dose of TV, I came across an intriguing show about organising. You’ve probably also heard of Marie Kondo’s “spark joy” series. I started watching it because I could use…