A mum has put a new twist on traditional children’s flash cards to help children get to know their family members better.  The award winning personalised flash cards from Who Loves Me help babies, toddlers and children learn more about their extended family who they may not see frequently, while encouraging communication and language skills.

Two in five parents believe that buggy wrist straps should be legal requirement in the UK
Inventor of pram safety strap ‘BuggyTug’, Di Mayze has been talking to parents to hear their views on buggy safety and whether a wrist strap should be made a legal requirement on all buggies and prams sold in the UK, as is the case in Australia. The resulting feedback from parents is loud and clear – they would definitely like to see more safety measures when it comes to the security of a child in …

Hi, I’m Helen Morgan, and I have just launched a new business, SpottyPencil.com, a website featuring a range of really cute personalised, printable invitations for children.
I’m happily married with three permanently hungry children age 13, 10 and 8 –  two gorgeous boys and an angel of a daughter in the middle.

Do you know of someone in your workplace who has made a big difference to working mums? Maybe a colleague who has set up a parents’ forum at work or a manager who has come up with specific initiatives which benefit working mums? Then Workingmums.co.uk is looking for you.

Name of Business: Gander Kids
Your Name and Age: Maxine Lewis, 36
Tell us about your family I live in SE London with my husband of 8 years, and 2 daughters aged 6 and 3

I’m going to make this blog post short and sweet because I don’t want you to spend a ton of time reading my blog post, I want you to take action today and make your business better.
In this post I’m going to give you three strategies for success. Pick one and TAKE ACTION today.

Name of Business: Study in Style
Your Name and Age:  Gail Morgan, 48
Tell us about your family:  I have been married to Gareth for nearly 21 years and we have two children – Katy 16 at school and Tom 19 who is at university.

Name of Business:
Sarah’s Fleeces
Your Name and Age:
Sarah Stone, 38
Tell us about your family
I have eight year old twins and a fab husband

Name of Business:
‘The Birthing Shirt Company’ – A new online birthwear and birth prep products store. We sell the ultimate birthing shirts for pregnancy, labour, breastfeeding and bonding….. Amazing!
Your Name and Age:
Lindsey Benson, aged 38
About My Family :
I have been married to William for nearly five years and the proud mother of two boys; Henry (3) and Edward (10 months). I also have a lovely stepdaughter Phoebe (9).

A mum who quit the rat race to set up her own business running fun music groups for babies and pre-school children is celebrating after winning a national business award.
Amanda Perkins, 28, from Milton Keynes, scooped the Young Woman Franchisee of the Year award, part of the Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards.