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4 tips for parenting a fiesty toddler whist trying to battle your inner demons Parenting is the most rewarding job in the world, but also the hardest job you’ll ever undertake. You hear people say this to you before you have a baby, and you don’t know what it means until you experience those feelings…

IM HAVING A MISCARRIAGE I’m 14 weeks pregnant, but very soon, I won’t be pregnant at all. Yesterday, I received my 3rd scan, and as soon as the probe hit my belly, it was clear that my little surprise baby’s heart had stopped beating. ‘im sorry’ the words that have not stopped whirling in my…

Top 5 Tips for Children in Pet Loss For most kids, pets are more than just animals their families own — they’re members of the family and the best of friends. Unfortunately, the joy of owning a pet goes hand-in-hand with the heartbreak of losing one, whether because of old age, illness, or an accident….

How Does Nature Impact Children’s Well-Being? How Does Nature Impact Children’s Well-Being? How often do you see joyful children playing outside with their peers, swept up in the excitement and jubilantly singing alongside the chirping birds? Unfortunately, that seems to be a less common scene these days. The never-ending games of hide and seek have been replaced by multi-player sessions of Animal Crossing. Console games…

Conifox Adventure Park’s new Indoor Activity Centre Conifox Adventure Park in Edinburgh is preparing to welcome back fun seekers with an even bigger and better offering that will quadruple business and boost local employment.  The team behind the popular visitor attraction on the outskirts of Kirkliston have taken advantage of the enforced pandemic closure to create a…

Crafty Nectar Launch their Cider Advent Calendar – Now the UK’s Most Sustainable Drinks Advent Calendar!The UK’s leading online craft cider retailer Crafty Nectar are back with their Ultimate Cider Advent Calendar. Not only will this boozy calendar provide cider lovers with the official countdown to Christmas (inc award-winning UK cider producers) but this year…

The Importance of Teaching Children about Hearing Loss The children are now back at school, and parents might be doing the school run for the first time or getting back into the swing of things again.  Whatever the situation, this time can still be an anxious one for parents.  As children embark on their school journey at primary school,…

FANTASTIC FEMALE – KATY MARKEY,CO-FOUNDER OF APOLLO THEATRE ARTS Hi there! My name is Katy Markey, I am 37 year old mother to Evie-Grace, 11, and Co-Founder and Principal of Apollo Theatre Arts. I grew up in the performing arts world and went to drama school in London when I was 21. I worked professionally as a performer…

Staying safe on your next family trip abroad – Mark Bibby Jackson, TravelBeginsAt40.com If you are among those keen to holiday abroad, please do your research diligently. While yourplanning may see you choose between sea or mountain views, indoor or outdoor pools, tranquillity or karaoke bars, the health of you and your family will be your priority, and where you choose to…

Struggling to sleep after the summer holidays? Sleep expert reveals top tips to break your sleep cycle and get back into a healthy routine Whilst the summer holidays are great fun, they aren’t always beneficial for our sleep habits. During the holidays, many of us can be guilty of having more late nights and lie-ins,…