Mandi Morrison 
The goal of every parent is to make their children comfortable. From providing for their basic needs to showing them love and care, there are no limits to the distance a child’s parents would be willing to go for him or her. Every good parent would like to have their children sleep in a comfortable … Read more
Games aren’t just fun to play, they can also help to develop and build key skills within children, such as leadership. There has been much debate about whether leadership is an intrinsic quality or whether it’s something that’s developed as a result of outside influences. So far, no verdict has been reached, but what experts … Read more
With a family of 9, you can imagine the amount of washing we have per week, so whenever there is mention of a new appliance for the kitchen or utility room, I get rather excited, and this occasion was no exception! Mumsnet asked us if we would like to give the Samsung QuickDrive Washing machine … Read more
As a mum of seven children, who have all been breastfed until 18-36 months, I have spent quite a long time doing this feeding lark we all know the benefits of breastfeeding but here are my top ten breastfeeding tips. 1. Take each feed a step at a time The recommended time to exclusively breastfeed is … Read more
There are SO many benefits of breastfeeding -Better neurological development, Better jaw development, Straighter, healthier teeth, Protection against ear infections, Protection against colds, chest infections and sore throats, breastfeeding Prolongs natural immunity to mumps, measles, polio and other diseases, Lessens chance of eczema and other allergies, Lower risk of diabetes, Helps prevent obesity and Protection … Read more
So, you had your baby, you learnt the art of breastfeeding, everything has been going well and before you know if your tiny little baby is growing up! When is the right time to stop breastfeeding and why do people seem to take offence at breastfeeding beyond a year! The World Health Organisation Global Strategy … Read more
There are so many breastfeeding myths that you hear, and you do sometimes wonder where on earth they come from!! So here I am to try my best at dispelling breastfeeding myths! Here are just a few… Myth 1: Frequent nursing leads to poor milk production, a weak let-down response and ultimately unsuccessful nursing. Breastfeeding your … Read more
If you’re heading to the beach this summer, you may need more than a bucket and spade to keep the kids entertained. If you want to ensure boredom doesn’t set in, it’s worth planning ahead and thinking of potential games the whole family could enjoy, to give you a little inspiration, here you’ll discover some … Read more
When you have lots of children like me, you can sometimes find that things like expensive home decor items and ornaments can go by the wayside. It’s not that you don’t want them, but there is just so much else to pay for that is a higher priority. You also learn pretty quick that whatever … Read more