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MOTHERHOOD AND WELLNESS BY KEMI OMIJEH We have all heard the old adage “put the oxygen mask first on yourself before others” This should be the number one rule of parenting. The importance of parents, particularly mums, looking after themselves first goes beyond stealing an hour here and there, it goes beyond being a ‘selfish…
REVOLUTIONISING THE SCHOOL RUN WITH WE ARE FETCHING It will not be news to any parents of primary school children that the school day does not work well with a full time job. Even if you work relatively close to your child’s school, the standard full time worker either needs to agree some flexible working…
I am Russian-born but spent most of my life out of Russia…I went to school in Belgium and then relocated to Ireland when I was 18. I had my first business venture there with a friend. We set up a cleaning company and within 18 months had 12 staff working for us and had some…
I WAS CONSUMED BY BABY ENVY There was a time that I thought I didn’t want children; I was in my early 20’s living a carefree life. I had no responsibility other than making sure my bills were paid on time. I wanted those days to last forever, just me. I didn’t like the idea…
Paula Rhone-Adrien is a leading black female Barrister. Keep up to date with her journey on social media @familylawguruuk The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on 25th May struck a forceful blow to my heart. George Floyd was a man who was killed whilst under the arrest of a police officer. Why did this…
Rachel Wood is the founder of Rare Birds Book Club and a passionate advocate for women’s fiction. Born in Canada, Rachel has spent the last decade living in Edinburgh. She has an MSc in Creative Writing from the University of Edinburgh and a serious sweet tooth. Rare Birds Rare Birds Book Club is a book…
I’m a thirty-something mum of 2 (4 and 2 year old). I’ve recently moved out of Edinburgh to Kinross-shire just before Lockdown. I started Dribble when I was on mat leave with my second child, as I had identified a need for a resource to help parents find things to do and places to go…
TOP TIPS FOR ‘MINDFUL DRINKING With the nation in lockdown, we’re now celebrating our special occasions virtually, from birthdays and anniversaries to happy hours and after-work drinks. But a recent study carried out by YouGov claimed Brits have also been hitting the bottle out of boredom, loneliness and anxiety. Meanwhile, problem drinking is exacerbating tension…
MOONCUP CELEBRATES REAL USERS IN NEW CAMPAIGN Mooncup® turns 18 and goes mainstream with #RealMooncupUser Mooncup Ltd. is delighted to launch its latest campaign, starring real Mooncup Users. Hundreds came forward to share their own diverse stories in a virtual ‘word of mouth’ campaign celebrating 18 years of the Mooncup menstrual cup, and its impact…
BEHIND EVERY PICTURE – GUEST POST FROM SALLY ANNE SAINT There is a story behind every picture and this is mine. I was asked to be part of a charity calendar last summer, a Marilyn Monroe style, white sheet project and I accepted. I decided to step outside of my comfort zone completely by doing…