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BANANA BREAD My classic banana bread recipe is simple to make and it doesn’t require much hands-on time or special equipment – simply mix everything together in a bowl, then you’re ready to bake. It makes an ideal cake to make with little ones as you don’t need to hover over them while they use…
Healthy plant-based food for kids By Louise Palmer-Masterton, Stem & Glory You will often read about concerns of deficiency in the vegan diet, especially with regard to protein. But the truth is that protein deficiency is rarely seen in affluent populations, and generally only seen in populations where ALL food is scarce. Simply put, where…
Motherhood & Wellness It can be tough to juggle the requirements of motherhood let alone considering otherresponsibilities such as work, caring for other family members, maintaining relationshipswith your spouse and also friends. For many of us, it can be challenging to maintain a good balance, be the best in all domainsand take care of ourselves!…
Did you know that bilingual people are more likely to be better multitaskers and problem solvers than those who are monolingual? If that’s not a good enough reason to start teaching your child another language then listen to this; bilingual learning has been proven to slow down dementia/Altziemers. Anyway, you can see I’ve done plenty…
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…
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…
FATHERS DAY GIFT GUIDE – FOR THE DAD WHO HAS EVERYTHING Although your dad may say he doesn’t want anything for Father’s Day this year, you know that showing up without a present isn’t really a possibility. After all, he’s the guy you looked up to (quite literally) all these years, and it’s only fitting…
The best breastfeeding products which are loved by the stars! Lansinoh shares a selection of products ideal for a breastfeeding mum or mum-to-be planning to breastfeed HPA® Lanolin Nipple Cream is used by the likes of Rochelle Humes, Millie Mackintosh and Lucy Mecklenburgh Vogue Williams recommends Lansinoh’s Disposable Nursing Pads Every mum’s breastfeeding journey is…