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Five ways that a new mum can care for her baby in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way.

17 Gender Prediction Methods You Can Do At Home

17 ways that you can try to predict the gender of an unborn baby, based on folklore and old wives tales, so just a bit of fun!

Parenting Glossary

All the modern parenting terms and types - explained!

101 Baby Led Weaning Recipes

101 meal ideas for baby-led weaning, for babies who are 6 months old, from 6-9 months old and for babies 9-12 months old.

The Mayan Gender Predictor Calculator

You might have heard of the Chinese Gender Predictor, but do you know about the Mayan Gender Predictor? Use our online pregnancy calculator to discover the gender of your baby.

NEW! You can also use this Mayan Gender Predictor Chart to guess your baby's sex. You'll get the same answer as the calculator - it's based on the same calculation.

How to Build a Capsule Maternity Wardrobe – Without Breaking the Bank

How to put together a capsule maternity wardrobe so that you will look smart and stylish throughout your pregnancy.

Messy Mealtimes - 10 Tips For Stress-Free Weaning

Messy Mealtimes - 10 Tips For Mess-Free Weaning

Weaning can get pretty messy, but with these 10 tips, you can keep your baby and your house (fairly) clean.

Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas For Your Baby

Tips and ideas on how to decorate a gender neutral nursery for your new baby, including best colours to choose and what furniture to buy for a genderless aesthetic.

10 Baby Shower Game Ideas - Unique & Fun Printable Party Games

Baby showers are a fun way to get all your friends and family together for an afternoon or evening, celebrating the future arrival of your precious baby. Here are 10 ideas for fun printable games to play.

Decluttering Kids Stuff Made Easy

Kids mean a lot of clutter! Here's what to do when you need to get rid of it.

Homework

How To Get Your Kids To Do Their Homework Without A Battle

How to encourage your children to do their homework without causing stress and arguments for both parents and kids.

UK Homeschooling Resources

Resources for those home educating and homeschooling children in the UK, with information about Key Stages 1 to 4, GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Level study at home.

Free Pregnancy Printables

Stay organised throughout the whole 9 months of your pregnancy with these free printable checklists.

The Screen Time Guidelines for Babies, Toddlers, Children and Teens

There is no getting away from it; we are living in the digital age and our children are growing up immersed in a digital world. What are the current screen time guidelines for babies, toddlers, children and teens using computers, smartphones, tablets, games consoles and watching TV?

10 Genius Time-Saving Hacks for Busy Parents

Here are my ten favourite time saving hacks, starting with a couple of baby hacks that I used (and one I really wish I had known – it would have saved so much time and hassle) some great toddler hacks and some parent hacks that you will still find useful when your children are teenagers – and maybe even beyond!

How To Keep Cool When You Are Pregnant In The Summer

Hints and tips on how to keep your cool during a summer pregnancy.

How To Write A Birth Plan

Tips for writing a birthplan, plus why you should put together a birth plan, what to include, and a free print-off birth plan templete for you to fill in.

8 Work-Life Balance Tips For Busy Mums

Here are 8 tips for finding the work life balance that you and your family need.

How A Sling Library Can Help You Choose The Best Baby Carrier

A Sling Library is a brilliant idea for anyone who is thinking about using a baby carrier, baby wrap or baby sling to carry their baby in.

Co-Sleeping - A Personal Story

A personal experience of co-sleeping with a baby, including the pros and cons and the safety of the co-sleeping baby.

Nappy Rash Treatment and Prevention

Babies' bottoms are one of the cutest things in the world. This seems to make it all the worse when they are red and raw with nappy rash.

The 5 Funniest Parenting Blogs That Will Have You Crying With Laughter

These 5 Funniest Parenting Blogs Will Have You Crying With Laughter

In the mad world of parenting here are the five funniest parenting bloggers that will make you cry with laughter

Tips For Finding Quality Childcare

If you intend to go back to work after having a baby, finding the best childcare for your child is your top priority.

5 Free Ways To Boost Your Child’s Creativity

It isn't just artists, musicians and performers who need creativity. Any time that you need to solve a problem, creativity is the skill that will help you to find a solution.

BabyDan Playpen - Review

Review of the BabyDan Baby Den Playpen (Playard), including how to choose a playpen and why a playpen is so useful to parents.

10 Classic, Timeless Baby Names For Boys And Girls

10 of the most classic and enduring names that you can give your children, 10 for boys and 10 for girls.

How To Change Career After Having A Family

Many women want to change career once they have had a baby. Here is how to make a career change after starting a family and becoming a mother.

Find the Day of the Week For Any Date

A fun calculator to find out which day of the week you were born on - or what the day of the week was for any date.

The Class Teddy - The Uninvited Weekend Guest

The Class Teddy. Ah, but he looks so sweet and innocent as he is carried proudly home on Friday night.

But this guest will insist on joining in with everything you have planned. His demands will be merciless and unrefuseable.

10 Ways That Having A Third Child Will Change Your Life For Ever

What does having baby number three really mean to a family? Prepare for a whole new world.

My Friend's Child is Disobedient and has Tantrums

What can you do when your friend's child's behaviour is ruining the friendship? Tantrum taming tips for other people's children.

How To Prepare Your Child For Their First Day At School

Are you worried about how your child will react to starting school? Here are some hints and tips from life coach Allison Marlowe on how to prepare you child for the exciting milestone that is starting school

10 Things Your Teen Wished You Understood About Online Gaming

What one Mum learned when she asked her kids how they felt about online gaming.

The Challenge of Twins

Being a parent is tough enough, so just imagine how hard it is if you have two - or 3 or even more - babies to deal with all at once!

How to prepare for the birth of twins, how to cope iwth twins in the first few weeks, the practical issues of having twins and how to care for yourself as the mother of twins.

Teachers Gift Ideas

Gift ideas for teachers from both mums and school staff, with hints on what not to get too!

17 Easy Tips for Saving Money on Children's Clothes

Having kids is really expensive! There is so much to buy, and the trouble with clothes is that kids grow so quickly – you buy them something new then, of course, the next thing that happens is that they have a growth spurt!

Here are 17 tips will save you £££s on dressing your kids.

50 Free Revision Resources for GCSE, A-Level, SATs and 11+

The big guide to free revision resources from primary to secondary school, vocational subjects and university.

Newborn Baby Shopping List + Free Printable Checklist {PDF}

Everything you need for your newborn - plus five common things that are dangerous or just downright stupid.

5 Things From My Childhood That My Sons Find Weird

So, what exactly are those flat, black plastic discs and why does Mummy get upset if we drop them?

What To Pack For Hospital When You Give Birth

All the essentials that you will need in your hospital bag, with our handy printable checklist of what to put in your hospital bag.

How To Help Your Baby Establish A Good Sleep Routine

The wonder and joy of our newborn child can quickly be replaced by fatigue and desperation as months of little or no sleep begin to take their toll. But there are ways to help your baby to sleep through the night!

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