Getting the Flexible Work You Want

Getting the Flexible Work You Want Tips on what to do before maternity leave If you’ve got a baby on the way you may be thinking about your options for flexible work. Here are some pointers to help you find the flexible work that will fit with your family, whatever stage you are at. [...]

Using Cloth Nappies

We all know that using cloth nappies is best for the environment and for our baby’s health (not to mention our pockets) but just how easy are they to use? Here are answers to some common questions to help get you started. [...]

Reasons to Eat Organic Food

Recent years have seen a huge growth in the number of organic clothing and toiletries ranges available. Once hard to come by and very expensive, companies such as Green Baby and The Natural Nursery are making organic baby clothes, nappies and toiletries accessible to all. [...]

Local Food

by Arabella Greatorex

Why should you worry about where the food you eat was grown or processed?  Generally speaking, it is better for you, the local community and the environment.

Local Shops for Local People

Around 88% of all our food is bought from supermarkets, forcing the closure of tens of thousands of smaller [...]

Summer Holiday Activities

Summer holidays are a wonderful time, lots of time for children to relax and unwind from the stresses of a long school year.  It can also be an expensive time for parents as children demand yet another expensive toy to keep them amused.

Arabella Greatorex looks as some easy ways to stave off boredom [...]

Co-sleeping, a personal story

by Arabella Greatorex When I was pregnant, we knew that we had some fairly fixed ideas about how we wanted to raise our child, including allowing her to share our bed for as long as she wanted to. [...]

Chill Out - Summer Cool Tips

When the heat is on, life can become very hard when you are pregnant. Instead of looking forward to those long, hot August days, you may find yourself dreaming of igloos and frozen ice-caps, so try out these tricks to help you keep your cool when the temperature rises. [...]

Pregnancy A-Z

When you are pregnant, your body goes through immense changes which can bring a number of common ailments, many of which can be treated easily at home with natural remedies. Don’t forget to seek the advice of your GP or midwife if you have any concerns about your or your baby’s health. [...]

Bonding with Baby

Most parents bond instantly with their babies, an intense feeling that makes you want to hold and love and protect them. For some parents, this can take a little longer, especially if there has been a difficult pregnancy or labour [...]

Coping with Colic

Quite simply, an absolute nightmare for parents and babies alike, colic is likely to be the first major test of your parenting skills. It is dreadful for all concerned but these tips should help you cope with this difficult time. [...]