Regular readers of my blog will know that I’m a keen runner. In 2019 I ran the London Marathon and I was hoping to run it again this year. I managed to get a charity place for 2020 and started fundraising. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. In June 2019 I started to experience some…
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AD| What You Should Know about Raising Healthy Kids
Read moreCollaborative post Raising healthy kids isn’t something that happens by accident. If you’re not careful, it could be easy to teach your kids undesirable habits and mindsets that can be difficult for them to shake off in their adult years. Below, you’ll learn a few things about raising healthy kids that could really benefit you.…
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Are you an organ donor?
Read moreI recently read a book called ‘The Legacy of Lucy Harte’ by Emma Heatherington. It tells the story of how a little called Lucy helped to save the life of an 18 year old called Maggie by donating her heart. Whilst the book is a work of fiction, the message it tells is a very…
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AD| Sleep Pattern Perfection – How To Strengthen Newborn Sleep Schedules
Read moreThe basics of newborn sleep can be a mystery to new parents. While everyone is familiar with the fact that having a newborn is terrible for their own sleep, you might not realise what can be done to speed up your child’s habituation to a proper sleep schedule. Rather than struggling with sleep deprivation for…
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AD| How to build immunity in your toddler
Read moreBuilding toddler immunity is incredibly important for ensuring the mental and physical well-being of your child throughout their life. Just like adults, immunity in toddlers can be improved or worsened based on the balance of positive and negative factors in their lives. Finding the right tools and techniques to make sure that your child has…
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What to expect at the London Marathon Running Show
Read moreIn April 2019 I completed the London Marathon for WellChild. It was my first marathon and although it didn’t quite go to plan – read about what happened in this blog post – I still felt a sense of achievement. I’ve been very lucky that I’ve actually been given the chance to run it again…
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AD| Breaking News! MadeGood Snack Bars are the Perfect Back to School Snack!
Read moreFor the purpose of this blog post I was provided with some MadeGood snack bars and compensated for my time. All views and opinions are 100% my own. As another school term is upon us, one mum makes an exciting new discovery that’s about to change school lunch boxes forever! Read on to find out…
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AD| The Importance of Reading with your Children Plus Win a Goody Bag!
Read moreDisclaimer: In association with Book Trust @BookTrust will be running a Twitter party on Thursday 19th September from 8-9pm where you’ll have the chance to win book tokens. They’ll also be joined by developments psychologist, Emma Kenny, who will be answering questions on the night as part of the Twitter Party, along with me @Twinmumanddad…
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AD| Three Alternative Treatments For Mental Health Issues
Read moreMental health issues like depression and anxiety affect many parents. The hardship can prevent parents from being the best caregivers they can be. What’s more, this can make you feel even more anxious and stressed than you may already be. However, you are not alone. There is support available. If you are suffering from mental…