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Baby crying 😢

I have just settled my second baby - this time round I have used soothers! It’s meant so much more sleep all round. I remember after she was born i had to...

I have just settled my second baby - this time round I have used soothers! It’s ...

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Crying baby

In the early days of parenthood, going in to survival mode is key. When my husband went back to work after parental leave for our first son, I suddenly had...

In the early days of parenthood, going in to survival mode is key. When my husba...

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Balancing Boundaries

It is hard to stay consistent - but one of them with my teenage daughter is to say that if she stays with a friend, I always have to check it out with the...

It is hard to stay consistent - but one of them with my teenage daughter is to s...

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Children's Feelings

To be honest I'm not sure I gauge teenager's feelings that well and the question has made me think more about the non verbal signs. Slamming doors, ignoring...

To be honest I'm not sure I gauge teenager's feelings that well and the question...

•6 years ago

Calming baby

Early days we would rock him and find out what he needed. Im often alone with him as other half works away Sometimes the crying would get to me and I'd have...

Early days we would rock him and find out what he needed. Im often alone with h...

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Calming baby down

My little boy struggled with reflux and colic, so we had a LOT of crying in the early days. For him, as now, it was all about comfort and close cuddles with...

My little boy struggled with reflux and colic, so we had a LOT of crying in the ...

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Time/attention and planning!

As I remember my girl was a fairly easy baby and we didn’t have to much bother with crying bouts but she was lucky to have both parents around for the first...

As I remember my girl was a fairly easy baby and we didn’t have to much bother w...

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Dancing to soothe the tears

In the early weeks we spent whole days dancing and singing. There was one particular album by Natty that hit the spot, and as long as we were dancing or...

In the early weeks we spent whole days dancing and singing. There was one partic...

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Vest is best

When my son was born he had to stay in NICU for 10 days. Heartbreaking times as I could only hold him a few hours at a time. When we finally got him home I...

When my son was born he had to stay in NICU for 10 days. Heartbreaking times as ...

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White noise to settle a newborn

When my first was born we found the hoover and washing machine really settled him to sleep. However, that didn't seem very eco friendly so we bought a white...

When my first was born we found the hoover and washing machine really settled hi...

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Crying baby

I would just stay calm. The more you get upset and anxious about it the baby feels it and won't calm down. The more relaxed and calm you are the baby will feel...

I would just stay calm. The more you get upset and anxious about it the baby fee...

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How do you understand what your child's behaviour is telling you?

Has your child got any telltale signs that you know means a certain emotion? How do you respond and what works for you and your child?

Has your child got any telltale signs that you know means a certain emotion? How...

HealthUnlocked•6 years ago

Charity shops...

So our 2 year old has plenty of hand me downs which has saved us lots of money. A friend of mine wouldn't dream of going into a charity shop. I don't see it as...

So our 2 year old has plenty of hand me downs which has saved us lots of money. ...

•6 years ago

Balancing independence and boundaries

How do you balance between giving your child/ children their independence and setting expectations?

How do you balance between giving your child/ children their independence and se...

HealthUnlocked•6 years ago

One pot wonder

I try to save money and energy by cooking up veggie stews or curries which are filling and also do dinners for a couple of days. I also do veggie mince with...

I try to save money and energy by cooking up veggie stews or curries which are f...

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Cheap eats

We are veggie which cuts down on costs a lot, and we cook from scratch most nights. Favourites in our house include chickpea korma, pasta bake, and enchiladas....

We are veggie which cuts down on costs a lot, and we cook from scratch most nigh...

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Fussy eating on budget...

My daughter was a fussy eater and budget was not my first consideration! Getting her to eat vegetables in any shape or form was more important... So I used to...

My daughter was a fussy eater and budget was not my first consideration! Gettin...

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Family time on budget

You don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy family time on a budget trips to the park with a picnic and local toddler groups were 2 things we used to enjoy when my...

You don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy family time on a budget trips to the park...

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Eating well on a budget

Bulk buying to make cheaper in the long run. Using loads of different types of vegetables chopped up small to bulk up mince with spices and chopped tomatoes to...

Bulk buying to make cheaper in the long run. Using loads of different types of v...

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Eating on a budget

Batch cooking is our friend! We do spag bol a lot...lots of veggies in there to bulk out the meat. Same with casseroles and lasagne. I like doing a roast every...

Batch cooking is our friend! We do spag bol a lot...lots of veggies in there to ...

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Eating on a Budget

Don’t go shopping when you are hungry. Do use farm shops- a sack of potatoes is about £5 and lasts ages. A chicken does 3 meals- roast, curry and then boil...

Don’t go shopping when you are hungry. Do use farm shops- a sack of potatoes is...

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How to cope with teenagers

Teenage Emotions Try to engage in something that they are interested in and failing that have meals together so the opportunity to keep talking is always...

Teenage Emotions Try to engage in something that they are interested in and fai...

•6 years ago

Teenage emotions

How do you try and support your teenager when they are feeling low or stressed?

How do you try and support your teenager when they are feeling low or stressed?

HealthUnlocked•6 years ago

Favourite family meal on a budget ..

One of our favourite meals I regularly make for my family is a good old fashioned stew! It’s easy, cheap & nutritious, you can throw basically anything into...

One of our favourite meals I regularly make for my family is a good old fashione...

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Rice rice baby

I buy a massive bag of basmati rice, frozen turkey mince and frozen mixed veg. Cooke it all up with onions and herbs, spices and it feeds the tribe! Also we...

I buy a massive bag of basmati rice, frozen turkey mince and frozen mixed veg. C...

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Eating well on a budget

I keep an eye on my butcher's Facebook page as everyweek they do a meat pack which is a lot cheaper than buying the meat seperate. And it lasts me 2 weeks....

I keep an eye on my butcher's Facebook page as everyweek they do a meat pack whi...

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Eating on a budget

I try to plan the meals for the week and then order the food shop from that. It never works though!!! We are fortunate to have quite a big kitchen so I do by...

I try to plan the meals for the week and then order the food shop from that. It ...

•6 years ago

Kings Lynn museum

At the moment the king's Lynn museum is free of charge to go into and look around until march!

At the moment the king's Lynn museum is free of charge to go into and look aroun...

•6 years ago

Free fun for kids!

I always took my children on long ‘interesting’ walks to entertain them. We have a 61mile public path/walkway running through our town which can be accessed in...

I always took my children on long ‘interesting’ walks to entertain them. We have...

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Bedtime routines!

What is your child’s bedtime routine? Is there anything that helps them to get to sleep?

What is your child’s bedtime routine? Is there anything that helps them to get t...

HealthUnlocked•6 years ago

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