Having a consistent bedtime routine is crucial for a baby's overall health and well-being. It helps them to relax and unwind before sleep, making it easier for them to fall asleep and stay asleep for longer periods of time. Establishing a bedtime routine can also help parents to better manage their own time and create … Continue reading How to establish a bedtime routine for baby (Essential tips)
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How to keep in touch with family and friends when you can’t see them
Whether you are self-isolating due to a pandemic, in lockdown or simply have family and friends that live at a distance so you can’t see them regularly, modern technology allows for a range of ways to keep in touch. In this article, I will explore some ideas on how to stay in touch with your … Continue reading How to keep in touch with family and friends when you can’t see them
Dementia in public: how to cope with negative reactions to your loved ones dementia behaviours
People with dementia have few inhibitions and can suffer from outbursts of rage, attacks of extreme fear, and even incontinence. The unpredictability of the disease can make trips out feel intimidating. Reactions from the general public can range from kind and supportive, to ignorant and unhelpful. Here are some small steps you can take to … Continue reading Dementia in public: how to cope with negative reactions to your loved ones dementia behaviours
Why life insurance for new parents is so important
I heard a tragic story the other day. A mother of six passed away from cancer only three months after her sixth baby was born. The poor six children and their father are now left without a mother and a wife, both grieving and struggling financially. It’s such an awful situation and when I mentioned … Continue reading Why life insurance for new parents is so important
What’s it like growing up with a narcissistic parent?
Being around a narcissist can be difficult, whether it's a co-worker, an acquaintance or even a neighbour - but having a parent who is a narcissist can be even more challenging. Growing up with a narcissist can actually cause life-long psychological trauma which can be incredibly difficult to overcome, and so many children of narcissists … Continue reading What’s it like growing up with a narcissistic parent?
What the Covid crisis has taught us about ourselves
For over 18 months, Covid-19 has been circling the globe, mutating, and putting everyone through various stages of misery. However, it has been a learning experience for most people, and none thing that we all discovered is that we are not as hygienic as we hoped all were. Here are some of the lessons that … Continue reading What the Covid crisis has taught us about ourselves
How to create a modern baby nursery
Decorating your baby’s nursery can seem like something so hard, yet it does not have to be that way. Many times, parents panic and go overboard with the ideas they have. When decorating this room, you need to remember that you are not doing it for yourself but for your child. Here are some of … Continue reading How to create a modern baby nursery
3 fun outdoor activities for your young child
With the weather getting warmer, and summer holidays on the horizon, there’s no excuse to not get outside with your family. What to do when you get there however, can sometimes be a bit tricky to decide. So, we’ve put together some handy, and simple, activities that you can do with your young child, to … Continue reading 3 fun outdoor activities for your young child
4 ways of investing in your family’s health
More so than ever, it’s time to realise the importance of your health. We all know that living a healthy lifestyle has various benefits, helping to protect from more serious diseases and illnesses, while also helping us live stronger and longer. Living a healthier lifestyle becomes easier when you do it as a family, and … Continue reading 4 ways of investing in your family’s health
Having a baby while single
There are plenty of women around the world who want to have a baby, but they feel that they shouldn't as they’re not in a solid relationship. Contrary to popular belief, women don't necessarily need to have a partner to be able to have a child. If you have reached a time in your life … Continue reading Having a baby while single
Supporting an elderly loved one adapt to old age
Getting older is a natural part of life, but it can still pose a lot of scary and daunting challenges. So, if you have an elderly parent or grandparent who is struggling, you will naturally want to help. If nothing else, it repays them for the support they provided during your childhood. Given that you’ve … Continue reading Supporting an elderly loved one adapt to old age
Adding up the cost of caring for your elderly parents
Watching your parents get older is difficult but it’s something that we all have to go through eventually. They cared for you when you were young and now it’s your turn to look after them. Supporting them and helping them adapt to their old age will allow them to maintain their independence for as long … Continue reading Adding up the cost of caring for your elderly parents
Choosing the right care home for your elderly parents
Sadly there may come a time in your ageing parents life when you need to look at what care options are available for them. Failing health and reduced mobility are common issues everyone faces as we get older. As much as you may want to, it may not always be practical to support your parents … Continue reading Choosing the right care home for your elderly parents
Caring about your family health means helping whenever you can
Your family is the most important thing to you, so it would make sense if you are constantly worried about their health. You want the people who are most important to you to be healthy and safe, which means that you have to do whatever you can to ensure that everything is in order. If … Continue reading Caring about your family health means helping whenever you can
Covid-friendly ways to care for a sick relative
If someone in your family has come down with something, whether it is the covid virus or not, you will probably be keen to help them in whatever way you can. But with movement limited, it can be challenging to know exactly how to actually help, especially if you need to keep yourself or those … Continue reading Covid-friendly ways to care for a sick relative
How to keep your vulnerable loved ones safe this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic
While 2020 got off to a relatively normal start, the coronavirus outbreak soon spread across the world, and to date, it has infected more than 74 million people globally. With winter now upon us, it’s more important than ever to take care of your health and to protect your vulnerable loved ones, especially if you … Continue reading How to keep your vulnerable loved ones safe this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic