Parenting
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How a New Baby Changes What You Need From Your Bedroom
A bedroom can feel completely different once a baby arrives. Broken sleep, night feeds and extra baby supplies quickly make practical details more noticeable. A bed that was comfortable before pregnancy may feel different now, while a room that once seemed spacious can become awkward once a cot, changing supplies and extra storage enter the picture. The aim is not to redesign everything during an already demanding few months. A few decisions around the mattress, layout, storage and lighting can make the bedroom easier to use when nights are being interrupted more often. When the Mattress Becomes Part of the Problem Sleep with a newborn is already interrupted, so an…
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Unbox Jack’s Start-Rite School Shoes With Us
There’s something so exciting about ticking off those back-to-school essentials, and for us, a great pair of school shoes is always at the very top of the list. School shoes are worn and, in Jack’s case, ran in, jumped in, explored in and more, every single day, so finding a pair that’s comfortable, supportive and built to last is a must. This year, Jack is stepping into the new school term with a brand-new pair of Start-Rite Hat-trick school shoes, and we couldn’t wait to unbox them and see what all the fuss is about! First Impressions Straight out of the box, the Hat-trick shoes look incredibly smart. Made from…
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How TYMO’s Auto Curler Helped Me Fall Back in Love with My Postpartum Hair
Postpartum hair is… a journey. From the shedding (why is it always the hairline?!) to the dry ends and the general “I just don’t have time for this” feeling — styling my hair became something I avoided rather than enjoyed. My bald patches are a constant reminder of how I feel – tired and bare! But recently, something shifted. And surprisingly, it wasn’t a new haircut or colour… it was a tool from TYMO. The Tool That Changed Everything I’d seen this everywhere, but I was sceptical. Could something actually make styling easier when you’ve got a baby crying and a toddler asking for snacks every 30 seconds? Turns out……
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Organising Life on Maternity Leave With My Personal Planner
There’s something about maternity leave that no one quite prepares you for. The days are long, the nights are longer, and suddenly time becomes this blurry mix of feeds, naps, coffee (iced for me nowadays), and trying to remember what day it actually is. And whilst I am 100% loving it knowing that this will be my last ever maternity leave, there’s also a quiet craving for a little bit of structure — something that feels like you in the middle of it all. That’s exactly where a Personalised Planner completely changed things for me. Finding a rhythm in the chaos When I first started maternity leave, I thought I…
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Are you learning to drive? Here’s how to stay safe as a new driver and a mum
If you’re a mum who is learning to drive, you’re coming at it from a very different emotional backdrop. You are not just thinking about passing a test, but all those school runs, unexpected detours, tired mornings and small passengers in the back seat. The good news is there are ways to make driving feel less intimidating. From the familiarity of practising in your own car to creating a calm mental state, here are some practical, confidence-boosting ideas to help you build safe, steady driving habits around real family life. Why learning to drive feels different as a mum When you are learning to drive a car later in life,…
