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How to stop trust issues ruining your future relationships

In order to have a healthy, functioning relationship a number components are important to make it work. The most crucial of which is trust. Over time, numerous modest behaviours contribute to the development and maintenance of trust. In a relationship,...

Back To School

How to navigate back to school as a single parent

January is the season of back-to-school expenses. As a single parent, you essentially now have the joys of doing this on a single income with or without help from your ex-partner. I am dedicating this blog to tips on how...

Children

How to do pocket money for your kids the right way

Are you a pocket money kinda mum, or not? Most parents give their children pocket money at some stage. But there’s definitely strong feelings amongst the masses as to when to give pocket money, how much to give and whether...

Children

Braces for your child: Why, when and how much

This article about braces for your child was last updated in 2022. Cosmetic dentistry is not all about vanity, but is crucial to our health and wellbeing too. There is a right time to reduce the impact on the patient...

Education

Helpful ways to prepare your child for primary school

Starting school is an exciting time in a child’s life. It can also be an anxious time for children and parents alike. So, how can we help our child prepare for school in such a way that will minimise their anxiety...

Positive thinking

12 Hilarious things to do with your wedding dress when you divorce

Hilarious things to do with your wedding dress when you divorce. Your wedding dress: A symbol of security, stability and lifelong loyalty. Possibly the most beautiful dress you have ever worn in your life. But where is it now? And...

Education

How to help your child adjust to a new school?

Sometimes we have to make choices that don’t meet our desires. Packing our whole life in suitcases and boxes, moving houses, cities and countries, changing jobs and schools. Change is inevitable at certain times in our lives. Although adults are...

Christmas

Clever gifts to give your child’s teacher this year

Teachers help to inspire and educate future generations. Although, they don’t always get the credit they deserve. To show your child teacher you appreciate all their hard work, consider getting them a gift. Here are some present ideas for your...

Dating

10 Dating tips for women over 40

When it comes to dating, people often make the mistake of looking for perfection. But there’s no such thing as a perfect partner, and after 40, it’s time to accept that. The truth is that there are plenty of amazing...