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Monthly Archives
April 2019
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Climate Change is everybody's issue. We all have two options: to do our bit or to go beyond and give our everything into genuinely having an impact into the future of our planet, or most importantly, the planet our children and grandchildren will inherit. Here Sophie Tait of @trashplastic tells us in no uncertain terms what needs to be done…
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This anonymous post confronts something I frequently question in myself. What would I do if my partner had an affair? There is no black and white answer, you can only know how you'd react when faced with the situation, as this author is testament to.…
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When you are in the throws of baby's and toddlers it hard to imagine life beyond that. But of course, with each stage comes with its one challenges, worry and rewards. Here, Melony gives us all insight into having older kids:…
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What do you when your child starts expressing interest in skin colour? And more surprisingly articulating sorrow for the fact that you, the parent, have darker skin? And what about teaching them about their heritage?The complexities of their ethnicity? How can you prepare yourself for these conversations? And what can we learn from each other in terms of trying to navigate this. Nicola Emmett shares her experience.…
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Breastfeeding can be absolutely glorious, but also it can be really challenging. Not only is it a skill that needs to be learned, its a case by case thing. Each child is different. Each mother is different. In Rhiannon Boyle's case it was her inverted nipples that made breastfeeding a struggle as she explains here.…
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Social Media is becoming an increasingly prevalent and, arguably crucial part of modern life. But what happens if you feel the negatives outweigh the positives? This writer explores life without it and how (for her) quitting was the best option.…
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Based on a personal study she is undertaking on the Male Mental Health from the 'Sadlands' of the UK to the ‘Happylands’ in Denmark Carrie Starbuck firstly unpacks 'toxic masculinity'. Then provides tools for helping our sons, brother, husbands and Fathers to be more comfortable with expressing themselves.…
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What are the key signs of Autism? Sometimes, especially with High Functioning Autism it can manifest in ways that are more complex to diagnosis, especially if like Charlotte's son Woody the child is particularly adept at masking them. Here she shares an insight into her brilliant boy and how he sees the world.…