14 things no one tells you before you meet your baby
byYou will have been warned about the sleep deprivation and have stocked your freezer full of food in preparation for the big arrival. But…
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Dog meets Baby: tips for new mother dog owners (nmdos)
byAs any new mother will tell you, life with a baby is hard. The simplest acts – leaving the house, doing some shopping, going…
Esther Walker: Why I say no to telly in the evening
byOnce Sam was born I told my husband that I no longer wanted to watch TV in the evenings. My days are so marked…
Why I lie about breastfeeding
byI lie to everyone about breastfeeding. I tell people that I tried, but I didn’t really. I mean, I did try, but not very…
Annabel Karmel: ‘Having children doesn’t mean a full-stop at the end of your cv.’
byAs childcare costs continue to rise, building a business with a family in tow has never been more attractive. Having children doesn’t mean a…
Six of the best flat shoes for summer
byI was relived to read in this weekend’s Times Magazine that flats are having a moment. A lasting moment, if fashion writer Anna Murphy…
How to cook speedy biriyani
bySpeedy biriyani is the chosen recipe for this year’s Children’s Food Trust BIG Cookathon (6 – 9 March) – a competition to see how many…
Why mothers subtly bully each other
byFrom my lofty position of having two children both past the recommended breastfeeding stage and both getting on as well as I could hope,…
What if your baby has eczema?
byI have an itchy husband, so I knew there was a good chance I would have an itchy baby. But that is all I thought…
Why grandparents must stick together
byThere is solidarity amongst grandparents. We’ve all received raised eyebrows from our children for the way we care for our grandchildren. Just as I did…