Summer Essentials for Your Baby

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Collaborative Post¦ Summer babies are like a match made in heaven. There’s something really special about having a baby when the sun is shining and everything feels more relaxed, However, if you’re having a summer baby, there are a few things you’re going to want to ensure you have ready…

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Pura: Wipes good for babies and better for the world

Plastic has been in the media a lot over the last few years. The sheer amount that we use and its devastating effects on the planet have constantly been highlighted. So why is it that 90% of the 11 million baby wipes we use in the UK each year still contain plastic? They’re the 3rd most common marine litter item and one of the main contributors to fatbergs. Yuck! One company trying to tackle the issue and create change in a purse friendly and practical way is Pura. They were founded by husband and wife team Guy and Abi Fennell and launched last year. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing their Chief Marketing Officer Amanda Richards to find out more.

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Characteristics of Effective Play in the EYFS

https://unsplash.com/photos/OV44gxH71DU Collaborative Post¦ We are all aware that playing is an extremely portion of healthy development during the Early Years Foundational Stage (EYFS). Not only do these activities help to … Read More

Starting University as a Parent

Collaborative Post¦ Most people start their undergraduate degree when they’re around 18 or a little later. By this time, some may already be parents, but the majority of people aren’t. However, the older you get, the more likely it is that you’re going to have children. So if you’re contemplating university a little later in life, or you’re already a parent in your late teens, you might need to consider how you would fit studying around being a parent. Juggling going to university and parenting responsibilities is no easy feat, but it could be well worth the effort to boost your education and your earning potential.

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Finding out baby’s gender: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t

TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage¦ Not long after I became pregnant with Autumn in early 2016, I found that some people have VERY strong opinions on everything to do with children. And not just their own children, they like to tell you what you should be doing with yours too. One of my earliest experiences of this was during a discussion about whether I was going to find out Autumn’s gender or not…

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