Guilt will always be a part of the mothering landscape, but it doesn’t have to dominate it. (Julie Ann Barnhill) Talk to any young mother today and one word is bound to come up – guilt. The guilt trip for many women often begins the moment that their pregnancy is confirmed. But what is behind ...
In recent years baby massage has become recognised as a potential remedy for curing a baby’s colic. Experience is now teaching that alternative therapies and medicine aren’t just for adults; children can also benefit from them. We look at how nature can provide complementary remedies for children, which can be beneficial and safe. Nature’s little ...
Whether you view them as an occasion to be enjoyed or endured, there’s no doubt that children’s parties have now become big business – and expensive! But, with some inspiration – and a little lateral thinking – you can create the perfect children’s party! Party on down! The first thing that you need to remember ...
Whooooo……! Yes, it´s that time of year again! The time when witches, wizards and goblins take centre stage and homes practically sag under the vast array of skeletons, pumpkins and broomsticks! Trick AND treat There´s no doubt that Halloween celebrations have changed greatly over the last few years. It wasn´t so long ago that our ...
What people really mean when they say “It all changes when you have kids” Whether this is your third pregnancy or the third week of your first pregnancy, you’ve heard it a million times already: “Your life will change when that baby comes”. And it’s true, of course – but then, you don’t need me ...
Hungry tums and stressed-out mums! As a mother of two young children, I am always busy, frequently hassled, generally sleep-deprived and more than occasionally, irritable. There are, however, two critical points in my day when I am all of the above – mealtimes! I am excluding breakfast as a mealtime for the purposes of this ...
Despite the fact that most of us think Halloween is an American tradition that is increasingly becoming more popular here, did you know that Halloween actually originated in Ireland? Halloween originally started as a Celtic pagan festival, marking the end of the ‘light half of the year’ and a welcome to the ‘dark half of ...
Studies dating back as far as the early 1940s have shown that a child’s IQ can be increased by more than 50 points by using the proper stimulation techniques in the first six years of the child’s life. A head start through play A child’s early years – the first three in particular – are ...
From the moment that your baby is born, she will be routinely checked and examined to ensure that she is developing well. Modern Mum gives you the comprehensive guide to all the checks that your baby will undergo. The first tests that your baby has to undergo are performed both straight after birth and within ...
Parenthood, as we know, doesn’t come with a manual. New parents in particular aren’t sure about the basics of looking after a baby and may perhaps be reticent about asking for advice. Here’s ModernMum’s guide to all you need to know from day one.. Basic instinct Best position for baby to sleep Most new parents ...
