5 tips for busy Mums to reduce their waste
byTaking care of your children, partners, homes, friends, parents and careers is a full time job, let alone trying to save the environment! Doing…
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Baby’s Here! Who Does What? A new look at domestic politics!
byAbout two thirds of mothers and of fathers think that parents should share responsibilities. Only about one third report that they do, according to…
Place Names for Babies – Yes or No?
byThe unusual names people give their babies is one of my favourite subjects* so I was intrigued to see what name David and Samantha…
Paternity Leave: Is it Working for You and Your Family?
byDid you (or your partner) take paternity leave? Many men want to, but few get to access the leave they need to start family…
Best Day of Your Life?
byNew survey from the Birth Trauma Association reveals that almost 70 per cent of women do not get the birth experience they want It’s…
Eureka: Great Day Out in Yorkshire
byWe’ve just had a week in Yorkshire, mainly visiting family and friends, but have also tried to slot in some good days out with…
Reform maternity and paternity pay, says FSB
byFSB launches new flexible working report proposing major reforms to childcare and maternity leave The Government must reform statutory maternity and paternity pay to…
Fathers wanted for important survey…about dads’ role in early labour
byOnce labour starts, it’s generally considered advisable for the mother to stay at home as long as possible: if she rushes into hospital early,…
10 Top Quick Tips for Summer Games On The Go
by(No paper, pens, batteries required – just brain cells!) 1. Three Word Story: each person says three words in turn to develop a story…
Working Through Pregnancy?
byAre you working while pregnant? It isn’t easy to cope with the early signs of pregnancy whether you are in an office or have…