Energy Drinks & Kids: The Hidden Risks of Kratom and Kava

Energy Drinks for Kids: The Hidden Dangers of Kratom and Kava Beverages

From neon cans to herbal blends, energy drinks are becoming more common among UK teens. But a new wave of drinks made with kratom and kava may pose serious risks. Here’s what parents need to know right now.It’s no secret that energy drinks are popular with teens — from flashy cans promising “focus” to trendy…

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iPad at Dinner? The Screen Time Debate Every Mum Is Having

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Is Giving Toddlers an iPad at Dinner Really That Bad? A Gentle Parenting Look at the Screen Time Debate

When a UK mum handed her toddler an iPad at a family dinner to calm the chaos, she was met with judgment from in-laws and even her husband. Was she wrong—or just resourceful? Here’s what etiquette experts and child therapists say about screen time, family pressure, and the gentle parenting balance.It’s the dinner table debate…

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Activities That Fit YOUR Parenting Style — Gentle, Slow, Panda, Free-Range, Authoritative

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Activities for Every Parenting Style: Gentle, Slow, Authoritative, Panda, and Free‑Range

Ever wondered what activities fit your parenting style? From gentle to free-range, here’s a guide to kid-centric activities that feel like a match for how you parent — no pressure, no perfection.Parenting styles shape not just how we connect with our kids, but how we play, rest, and grow together. Whether you lean gentle, slow,…

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The Cubby

Five Tiny Back-to-School Traditions That Make a Big Memory (Without the Big Spend) html Copy code

Back-to-school doesn’t need balloons, banners, or big budgets to feel special. These five tiny, heart-warming traditions can become the moments your kids remember most.This is The Cubby - a pocket-sized space for little wins and everyday magic. While social feeds are full of elaborate first-day photo shoots and themed breakfasts, many UK mums are craving…

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Soft Estrangement UK: The Quiet Boundary Mums Are Choosing in 2025

You haven’t blocked them. You haven’t fallen out. But you’ve quietly stepped back - fewer texts, no spontaneous visits, more “sorry, we’re busy this weekend.” This isn’t drama. It’s survival. And it has a name: soft estrangement.In 2025, more UK mums are quietly protecting their mental health by practising what’s now being called soft estrangement.…

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Woman in her forties holding a baby blanket and paperwork, looking both nervous and hopeful

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The IVF Queue at 40+: Why More UK Women Are Choosing Motherhood on Their Own Terms

She’s 42, single, and sitting in the waiting room for her IVF consultation. She hasn’t told her friends. She hasn’t told her mum. But she’s decided: she will be a mother - even if it means doing it alone. In 2025, more UK women than ever are choosing late motherhood on their own terms, and…

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Ninja CREAMi Review UK 2025 – Why Mums Love This Ice Cream Maker

Seven dessert presets. Two minutes of prep. And the kind of kitchen magic that makes you the hero of family night. The Ninja CREAMi NC300UK is more than an ice cream maker - it’s the TikTok-famous machine turning UK mums into dessert queens.This is The Kitchen Table - the place for honest food talk, small…

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The Quiet Corner

Shadow Play: When Kids Rage — and So Do I

We expect tantrums from our kids. We don’t expect the heat that rises in us when they rage — but it’s real, and it’s hard to admit. Here’s what I learned about parenting when my child’s outburst triggered my own. There’s a part of parenting no one warns you about: the moment when your child screams,…

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Back to School Anxiety UK — mum holding child’s hand

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Back to School Anxiety: How UK Mums Can Prepare Kids (and Themselves) for September Without Tears

September is creeping closer, and while new uniforms and sharpened pencils look exciting on Instagram, many UK mums are quietly dreading the tears, the school-gate nerves, and the emotional rollercoaster of back-to-school anxiety. Here’s how to make this September softer—for your kids and for you.Every August, Google searches for “back to school anxiety UK” surge.…

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New mum feeling lonely at home with baby and tea — reconnection tips

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The Quiet Loneliness of Motherhood – Why So Many UK Mums Feel Alone (And What to Do About It)

43% of UK mums under 30 report feeling lonely 'all the time'. If your mum life feels isolating and exhausting, you're not imagining it or failing. You're surviving. Here's how to heal the quiet loneliness of motherhood with small, human steps.According to recent research, nearly half of new mothers in the UK say they feel…

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