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How to Teach Your Teen Body Positivity

Posted on April 12, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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We live in a world that’s very image conscious. You’ve only got to look at fashion magazines to realise how unrealistic standards of beauty have become. When you’re a teen, switching off from feeling pressured to always look good can be difficult. Teens are forced to take part in many different social occasions, and at times it can be very distressing for them. It is, however, possible for you as a parent to teach your teen about body positivity, thereby developing a healthy habit for life.

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Qualities To Look For In A Family Car

Posted on April 12, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Aah, the family car. Whilst pre-kids it was pretty easy to pick out a car that you loved, you now shop for your vehicle with a different agenda in mind. Gone are the days of looking at those two-seaters, convertible cars, and in come the family-friendly alternatives. Whilst there are some things that you need to look for in a family car, it really doesn’t need to be boring or unappealing. Practicality and style can go hand in hand! Here are some of the things that you need to consider, when you’re buying your kid-friendly car.

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What To Look For When Buying A New Home

Posted on April 10, 2019October 23, 2024 by Emma Reed

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If you’re buying a new home, then you need all the help you can get. This list can help you with your search because while you think you know what you want and that the most important thing is the number of rooms and the condition of the kitchen, there are other factors you need to consider before you make an offer:

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C-Section Versus VBAC

Posted on April 9, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

This is a post I have been meaning to write for so long now. Having had an emergency c-section with my first child and a VBAC with my second, I wanted to get down in the blog the differences and how I felt about them both and why.

Now, I have covered both stories in previous posts. Jake was born via an emergency c-section on Christmas Day and you can read all about that birth story here. William was born 8 weeks early

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Me and my family (husband, sister, brother in law and 2 children) at Disney world Florida outside beauty and the beast's castle. I am holding Lumiere on my hand!

What We Learnt From Being First-Timers At Disney World

Posted on April 6, 2019October 24, 2024 by Emma Reed

Disney World is a place that had been on my wishlist since I was about 5 years old. I remember begging my Dad to take me and dreaming of seeing Cinderella’s castle in real life. However, with Orlando being so far from us and the costs involved, it just never happened. So, when my husband announced that he had a work conference in Florida coming up we jumped at the chance of making it a family holiday too… and of course, planned Disney World into our second week!

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Raising A Little Genius: 5 Simple Activities That Help To Make Kids Smarter

Posted on April 5, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Every parent wants to see their kids do well in school. Unfortunately, most are also familiar with the daily struggle to get their little ones and teens sat down to do all of the studying, reading, and homework required to get the good grades all of us hope for. Thankfully, your children don’t need to hit the books to boost their intelligence. In fact, some of your kids’ favourite activities offer big benefits for their brains. With that in mind, here are five activities that can help to make your kids smarter.

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How Therapy Can Help Your Fear Of Doctors

Posted on April 4, 2019December 10, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Fear of doctors is known as iatrophobia, and for those who suffer, it is a very real problem. Not only do they suffer from anxiety and stress when encountering doctors, but it can lead them to become extremely unwell because they deliberately stay away from medical help even if they absolutely do need it.

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