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What chores do you give your kids?
Growing up, my siblings and I had loads of chores. Beyond the usual daily chores, my dad even assigned bigger project-based chores for us to do, especially in the summer time when we were home from...
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A tip for parents of teenagers: don’t be afraid to say ‘no’
A while ago my cousin and I were talking to the wife of another cousin of mine, who has two children, a boy aged 20 and a girl aged 18. We both have girls who are 12 years old, who are slowly but...
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Do you let your kids walk to school?
Here in Paris not many families own a car, so driving our kids to our local school is not really an option, especially as the traffic is so very bad. We mostly walk, and kids start walking on their...
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Tips for decorating a teen girl’s bedroom from Bodie and Fou
My friend Karine from the cool concept store Bodie and Fou got in touch last week to share her recent before-and-after renovation project of her daughter, Mila’s bedroom. Mila is the same age as my...
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The first trimester of your pregnancy | what essentials do you need?
The first trimester of your pregnancy is a time of excitement and giddiness, of insecurity and of physical unease. It is also a time of waiting and very often of hiding the first signs of being...
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Motherhood can strip away your identity. Here’s how to get it back!
Annie Ridout is founder and editor of The Early Hour – a digital parenting and lifestyle magazine for people who are up early. I was introduced to Annie last year when she ran a story about our family...
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A ‘first period’ box, to prepare for the first menstruation
Slowly but steadily I’m getting the news of Sara’s friends getting their first period. Between the age of 11 and 13 it will most likely take place. (Of course some girls are younger, and some are...
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The second trimester of your pregnancy | what essentials do you need?
The second trimester is when your body really starts to grow and you will feel your baby kick for the first time. You will radiate that amazing pregnancy glow. But you might also feel more tired and...
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When teenagers challenge — a tip for how to respond
I have a dear friend who is a mentor and life coach in all senses of the word, offering advice to everyone at all stages of life — from how to develop healthy sleep habits with your baby to dealing...
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Periods and eco-friendly menstrual products
It might be a bit of a strange subject for me to talk about periods and eco friendly menstrual products at the moment, given the fact that I haven’t menstruated for over 7 months now. However, I’ve...
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A family yoga sequence to enjoy from the comfort of your bed
My gorgeous friend Kiki lives in London with her husband and three children and is both a medical doctor and an experienced yoga teacher. Kiki was actually my introduction to yoga — she and I were...
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Cloth nappies | one mother’s personal experience
After my post about environmentally friendly fem-care products, of course next up are nappies. Another rabbit hole! Amazing amounts of non-compostable waste is created by all of our lovely, sweet...
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Helpful tips for adoptive parents from three experienced mothers
Tammie Flinos met her husband at the young age of eighteen. On their second date they decided they were going to adopt a child. After two biological children, they moved to Dubai where they began the...
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After school activities: when is it too much?
After school activities can be great for keeping your kids active and entertained beyond the school day. They can encourage your children to hone skills they might not necessarily have the chance to...
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Teenagers and resisting fast fashion
One of my pet peeves is fast fashion — buying heaps of cheap clothes on impulse only to discard them after a few wears. But, as my girls get older, I’m finding it more and more challenging to avoid...
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Party Animals — a 2nd birthday party with useful and resourceful planning tips
To celebrate Joseph’s second birthday we decided to keep it super simple, and the end result was a very special party. It was last minute — we organised everything in exactly one week. Sometimes life...
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What are your house rules?
I was comparing house rules with a friend the other day and I found it interesting how different our rules are, and how we prioritise different rules over others. Sometimes, as I discovered while...
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Weaning your baby — tips for the end of your breastfeeding journey
I’ve received a few messages lately asking for my advice on how to wean your baby from breastfeeding. Mothers have written asking for me to share how I weaned Wilkie, how I knew it was the right time,...
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Dealing with teenage negativity. Tips please!
Easton will turn 13 next month, and in perfect timing, he is beginning to act like a teenager. Suddenly, it seems that I can’t do anything right, and he feels compelled to complain about everything:...
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Breastfeeding on the go
Yes, hello, it’s me, the woman who is often seen breastfeeding in public — and often while on the go! And not just sometimes, but absolutely wherever and whenever the baby wants to be fed. I am not...
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