One of the things new parents want to make sure that they get right is how they dress up their babies depending on the time of year. It is not hard to dress babies up during the fall or spring when the temperatures are generally quite comfortable. That is because there is very little guesswork that comes in unless it is an unusually warm or cold day.  This means when you have a pile of hipster baby clothes that are meant to be put on your baby during the cooler months since the material is meant to be warm then you will want to use it during cooler fall, spring,…

Childhood is often described as the ‘golden age’, and it can be easy to underestimate the amount going in children’s heads. Most of us look back on our childhoods fondly, reminiscing about blissful carefree years. But, in reality, childhood can be a time of stress, anxiety, and early signs of mental health difficulties. According to the NHS, one in eight (12.8%) five to 19 year olds had at least one mental disorder when assessed in 2017. This is problem is a growing concern: emotional disorders are now more common than ever in five to 15-year-olds. The percentage of those struggling with such disorders increased from 4.3% in 1999 and 3.9%…

One of the things that can take a backseat to your other priorities once you become a mother is your self-care routine, particularly your hair care. What used to be your pride and joy when you were single now becomes neglected and a mere shadow of its former well-maintained self. How can we keep the love alive when it comes to our relationship with our locks? The following are some practical and effective tips for busy mothers like you: Wash your hair on a less frequent basis. When you were younger, you were probably taught by your mother to wash your hair often if you wanted beautiful hair. In short,…

Let’s not beat around the bush. Being a mom is no joke. Your diet consists of quick meals and scraps leftover from the kids’ plates. Your sleep pattern is all over the place. You’ve barely go enough energy to get you through the day. And your personal and social life gets buried underneath all you’ve got going on. You love your children dearly, but raising them comes with a lot of emotional overwhelm. Society would have you to believe that women are these super beings that can raise children, work a full-time job, maintain a marriage, and live life without breaking a sweat. To be quite honest, however, it’s quite…

Having a baby is a thrilling and life-changing experience – but it’s also something that causes a lot of financial stress for some people.  The financial demands of your child are significant, and they’re also likely to change a lot over time. That’s why if you’re thinking of having a baby with your partner, you’ll need to consider how much money you’re going to need to survive carefully.  Not only will you need to plan for the size of the loan you’ll need to take out for big ticket items like a new pram, a bedroom makeover, and a cot, but you’ll need to look into long-term expenses too. For…