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Returning to work after having a baby: What nobody tells you

You’ve survived sleepless nights, cracked nipples, endless nappy changes, and possibly a few identity crises along the way. And just when you start to find your rhythm with your little one, it’s time to return to work. But here’s the thing, no one re ...
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  /  Meet our franchisees , Parenting  /  2 Minute Read

Mama Fest 2025

Last month, our Braintree, Coggeshall & Halstead franchisee, Carla May, hosted her much-loved summer celebration, Mama Fest, on 15th August. This year’s event embraced a Flower Festival theme, giving families the chance to relax, enjoy gentle act ...
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  /  Guest post , Parenting  /  1 Minute Read

Settling back into nursery

When nurseries reopen, it is not only children who begin a new chapter. Parents, too, experience the weight of change. The moment you say goodbye at the door can feel far heavier than you expected. The truth is, separation is not easy on either side, ...
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  /  Guest post , Parenting  /  2 Minute Read

Creating calm with Tonies

Recently I had a lovely experience working with a family and their two little ones. Their bedroom was overflowing with toys, so many that the children couldn’t even find their Tonies. As a playroom consultant with over 20 years of experience working ...
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  /  Basking Babies , Parenting  /  1 Minute Read

Summer holidays with little ones: Tips for the final stretch

The summer holidays are in full swing, and if you’re a parent of little ones, you might be feeling equal parts joyful and exhausted. With just a few more weeks to go, you may be wondering how to keep everyone entertained (and yourself sane) without r ...
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  /  Guest post , Parenting  /  3 Minute Read

Just keep swimming

I have always loved swimming and I wanted my children to learn to swim young so that they could be confident, safe and enjoy the water. I asked Kira from Tiny Tots Splashes to give more insight into why and how swimming is beneficial for babies.
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  /  Parenting  /  4 Minute Read

Kiddy comforters

So many children have that one toy or comfort object they cling to. Even as adults we need something to bring us calm when things get tough, things that make us feel safe and secure in a big, scary, unknown world.
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Creating an engaging, educational environment for your little one

As parents, we all want the best for our children. Creating an environment that fosters curiosity and growth is key. As a playroom consultant with over 20 years of experience working with children, I strongly believe children are equal members of a f ...
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  /  Baby massage , Guest post , Parenting  /  3 Minute Read

Understanding infant reflux: Myths, facts, and what you can do

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Preparing to spring forward

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