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THOUGHT-PROVOKING
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This week is Carer's Week, to mark it I am delighted to share this post from Penny Wincer who cared for her Mum and now cares for her son. Though her experience is uniquely hers, she shines a light on the bigger picture on how under cared for carers are. …
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HEALTH, MUST READ, PREGNANCY, BIRTH & BABY'S, THOUGHT-PROVOKING
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF ITS AN ACT OF RACISM?
This piece from Tekie Quaye looks at black maternal mortality rates and asks 'How do We Know if Its Act of Racism?'…
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The pressure on parents to try and hold to down a job, whilst maintaining their kid's education and stay sane and do it all under one roof and only getting out of the house once a day is A LOT. Kathryn is an ex-teacher, Mother of 3, turned business owner (she is the founder of Nana's Manners) and this is here encapsulation of the current situation:…
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EMOTIONAL, HEALTH, MOTHERHOOD, MUST READ, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, WORK & MONEY
CHILD POVERTY DURING COVID-19
Little Village is a London based charity that works like a food bank, but collection clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children up to the age of 5 and passing them on to families who need them. Founder Sophia Parker gives a glimpse into the impact the Corona vicurs is having on child poverty:…
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In the opening few lines, Fleur Emery sets apart the difference between a 'single' parent and a 'solo' one. That sets the tone for the list which is a very considered reflection on raising her daughter by herself. And thriving while she is at it.…
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Fertility treatment comes at a huge cost. Here Emily Saunders speaks honestly about how it feels when the decision whether to give your child a sibling is determined by finances. …
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BODY IMAGE, MOTHER OF ALL LISTS, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, USEFUL
TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEX
Research suggests that talking to their children about sex is one area that many parents feel under prepared for. Thankfully clincal sexologist Georgia Rose is here to help with a comprehensive, resource-filled list of tips on how to talk to your kids about sex.…
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Doctors are incredible aren't they? Sacrificing so much of themselves to help to to others. Add to that trying to juggle raising a family too and the undertaking is nothing short of remarkable. Here Dr Victoria Wakefield gives us the good, the bad and the ugly of life on-call.…