It’s never too soon to start sharing books. Babies and children who love books and the pleasure of hearing stories and rhymes have a flying start when it comes to learning to read by themselves.
As they grow older they will start to recieve packs from Bookstart who aim to “ inspire a love of books in [...]
From April 2011, the government plans to increase the maximum amount of paternity leave a father can take to six months, but what does this mean for you?
What is statutory paternity leave?
Paternity leave is a paid, two week leave of absence which is available to fathers-to-be following the birth of their child. Fathers can chose [...]
Taking back control of your body
Nell McAndrew shows us some simple exercises in this live webTV show to explain to women of all ages the benefits of strengthening their core muscles.
Chat date: Wednesday 24th February
Chat time: 2pm
For women generally, health and wellbeing is of increasing importance. From step-ups to squats, we know the exercises we [...]
I found this lovely piece on a blog recently and thought I would share it with you. It is a job description for a stay at home mum and will make all you mums out there laugh out loud. Any mums-to-be might wonder what they are getting themselves into but all the juggling is worth it in [...]
Before you became pregnant you probably never paid much attention to prams, buggies and travel systems. They got in your way in shops and on the street and may have contained a cute baby to coo over but apart from that I am sure they did not take up a lot of your thoughts. Now [...]
If you are an expecting mum you may be wondering what all the fuss is about – what is the “contented baby” and who is Gina Ford?
Well the contented baby is a best selling baby book – the basic premise is that a baby in a routine will sleep well, feed well and be generally [...]
If you are pregnant you may not feel up to wearing much makeup. As a new mum you may not have a lot of time for any make up, never mind your old routine! Now may be the time to adapt your routine. A brush of mineral foundation and a slick of lip gloss will make you feel [...]