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    Are you there for him? A poem to get us talking about dads’ mental health
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    Sex after having a baby: 7 things that mums want dads to know
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    The importance of date night…10 top tips to plan your perfect kid-free night out!
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    New parent debate: The pitfalls of pram shopping
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    Is it normal to sleep in separate beds during pregnancy?

6 changes we’ve made at home to reduce our family’s environmental impact

I recently ran a poll on Instagram asking fellow parents if they’d been looking at ways to reduce their family’s environmental impact over the past year. And of the 1,000 or so people that responded, 90% said they were. Which got me thinking about all the changes we’ve been making as a family to try and be greener, more sustainable…

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How to transition your toddler from a cot to a bed

Every baby is different and develops at their own pace. Some are snugglers, who love the comfort and security of their cot. Others are adventurers, who like to climb, explore, and can’t be contained. But as a parent, you’ll instinctively know when your little one is ready to make the transition out of their cot and into a proper bed.…

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Our bathroom transformation – from Victorian water closet to modern family bathroom

We’ve always been so unlucky with our bathrooms. In our little old London flat, we had a tiny windowless L-shaped bathroom with just enough space for a bath, small sink and loo squeezed in. But I’m not exaggerating when I say; you pretty much had to keep the door open while using it to avoid feeling like you were trapped…

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For Sophia…two minutes of your time could give babies with Cystic Fibrosis a brighter future. Please sign our petition today!

Unless you’ve ever met someone with Cystic Fibrosis, you probably won’t know too much about it…but they need your help. Cystic Fibrosis is a life-limiting genetic condition that affects around 1 in every 2,500 UK babies born each year. It causes sticky mucus to gather in their lungs and digestive system, resulting in lung infections, problems digesting food, and a…

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New Mum Diary: surviving our first few weeks as a family of four

Honest guest post from my amazing wife, Rosie. I’m such a worrier. Before we had our second baby, Hugh, I spent nine months worrying. Worrying about whether our big house renovation project would be ready in time. Worrying that the baby might come early. Worrying whether or not the home birth we had planned would all work out. Worrying about…

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