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5-Minute Meals for Busy Mums (Nutritious, No-Nonsense & Fast)

5-Minute Meals for Busy Mums (Nutritious, No-Nonsense & Fast) By Darling Mellow · 22 May 2025 You’re juggling everything - maybe even reading this with one hand while microwaving beans with the other. I see you. These 5-minute meals for busy mums are here to save your weekday. Fast, healthy, no-faff meals that still taste like…

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Easy fishcakes for kids with peas and lemon slices

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Easy Fishcakes Even Fussy Kids Will Eat (Crispy, Quick & Freezable)

Easy Fishcakes Even Fussy Kids Will Eat (Crispy, Quick & Freezable) By Darling Mellow · 22 May 2025 Let’s be real. Getting kids to eat anything that isn’t beige or shaped like a dinosaur is basically witchcraft. These easy fishcakes for kids are your secret spell. They’re crunchy, comforting, freezer-friendly, and - dare I say -…

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Quick Salmon Ravioli in Creamy Tomato Sauce (Ready in 30 Mins)

This blog post features a quick salmon ravioli recipe in creamy tomato sauce, perfect for busy mums looking for fast homemade dinners. It includes easy instructions, healthy ingredients, and a pasta-making guide. Ideal for fans of Honest Mum, Not Another Mummy Blog, and home cooking from scratch. Quick Salmon Ravioli in Creamy Tomato Sauce (Ready in…

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A smiling mum and daughter sitting on a soft rug, using a printed Calm Toolkit worksheet together with coloured pens and a cuddly toy nearby — calm family bonding moment

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How to Raise a Calm Child – Even If You’re Not a Calm Parent

How to Raise a Calm Child in a Loud World In today’s overstimulating, fast-moving world, raising a calm child can feel impossible - especially if you’re not naturally calm yourself. But with the right tools, routines and mindset, it’s absolutely possible to build a peaceful, grounded home environment for your child (and you). What Does It…

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Child using tablet while parent reads — balanced screen time at home

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How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? Real Advice for 2025

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? A Realistic Guide for Modern Parents In a world full of tablets, smart TVs, and YouTube Kids, managing screen time can feel overwhelming. Here’s what’s normal, what’s not, and how to reset without the guilt. Why Screen Time Feels So Complicated Now Screen time isn’t just about TV anymore.…

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A smiling young girl proudly showing her crayon drawing to her mum at a wooden table, surrounded by colourful pencils in a bright, happy home setting

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How to Build Your Child’s Confidence Without Overpraising

How to Build Your Child’s Confidence Without Overpraising Confidence is key - but how do you nurture it in a child without turning everything into a gold star moment? Why Confidence Matters More Than Ever Confident children are more likely to take healthy risks, try new things, and bounce back after mistakes. But confidence isn’t about…

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The Real Reason Your Kids Can’t Focus – And How to Fix It Without Screens or Shouting

The Real Reason Your Kids Can’t Focus - And How to Fix It Without Screens or Shouting If your child can't sit still, concentrate on lessons, or finish the simplest task without distraction, you’re not alone. Here's how to support better focus naturally, without resorting to screen-time bribes or stress-fuelled shouting. Published: 20 May 2025 Is…

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How to Afford the Good Life on One Income: A Smart Mum’s Guide

How to Afford the Good Life on One Income: A Smart Mum’s Guide Living well doesn’t have to mean spending big. Here’s how to create a fulfilling, fabulous life on one income - without sacrificing your sanity, style, or sense of self. Updated: 20 May 2025 1. Rethink What 'Living Well' Actually Means Forget the…

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The Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Busy Mums: How to Make Time for You Without the Guilt

The Ultimate Self-Care Guide for Busy Mums: How to Make Time for You Without the Guilt Being a mum is a full-time job, and finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But self-care isn't a luxury - it's a necessity. Here's how to carve out 'you time' even when life feels overwhelmingly busy. 1. Recognise the…

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A calm mum sits cross-legged in a peaceful, toy-filled living room, eyes closed and relaxed, representing overstimulation recovery and peace in motherhood.

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Why You Feel So Overstimulated as a Mum (And How to Finally Get Some Peace)

Why You Feel So Overstimulated as a Mum (And How to Finally Get Some Peace) Constant noise. Clutter. Tantrums. If your nerves feel like they’re on fire, you're not alone. Overstimulation in motherhood is real. This guide will help you understand it, manage it, and find calm again - without guilt. What Is Overstimulation in Motherhood?…

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