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Effortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day Edition

Effortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day Edition

Est. Reading Time: 4 minutesEffortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat yourself, even when balancing a busy schedule. These simple, low-maintenance hairstyles will help you look and feel your best, whether you’re heading out for a family celebration or enjoying a cosy day at home.

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Leftover Easter Chocolate BARK Smash!

Leftover Easter Chocolate BARK Smash!

Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesI just wanted to share a little recipe that I’ve made with my kids, to get rid of the left over Easter egg chocolate that sits in the cupboard calling your name every time you walk past! It’s a chocolate bark smash full of lots of healthy ingredients that the kids will love to add along the way.

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How to Handle Sleep Regressions Without Losing Your Sanity

How to Handle Sleep Regressions Without Losing Your Sanity

Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesJust when it finally feels like sleep is under control thanks to a rigid bedtime routine you made, everything falls apart. The baby who used to sleep through the night is now waking up every hour. Naps are a battle. The bedtime routine that once worked like magic suddenly does nothing. Plus, exhaustion takes over, patience runs thin, and suddenly, drinking coffee feels like a personality trait.

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HOW TO MANAGE THE CLOCKS SPRINGING FORWARD

HOW TO MANAGE THE CLOCKS SPRINGING FORWARD

Est. Reading Time: 6 minutesTwice a year when the clocks change, we are inundated with questions and parents asking what they can do. Although the spring clock change can play havoc with our bodies (an increase in heart attacks and strokes the day after this happen) but it can really help you if you have a little one who likes waking before 5am!

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Benefits & Considerations of Pensions for Children

Benefits & Considerations of Pensions for Children

Est. Reading Time: 6 minutesOne solution that often goes unnoticed is setting up a pension for your children. It may come as a surprise, but even newborns are eligible for a pension, just like working adults. Parents and guardians have the option to establish pensions for their little ones and make contributions on their behalf.

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Interview with Ashley James

Interview with Ashley James

Est. Reading Time: 42 minutesTalented Ashley James is a TV presenter, model, DJ and Mum of two. Ashley is a familiar face on TV, but she is perhaps most well known at the moment for her presenting role on This Morning and her inspirational, honest and relatable content on social media which has led to Ashley gaining a large social media following of loyal fans.

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Are you camp Dry January or camp Ginuary? Cocktail Recipes for both!

Are you camp Dry January or camp Ginuary? Cocktail Recipes for both!

Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you in camp Dry January or camp Ginuary? It’s the first year we’d heard about Ginuary, not sure how we’ve missed it in previous years, but we were keen to find out more about it – is it just another hashtag or is there more to it than? Effectively Ginuary is simply a counterpoint to Dry January or Dryanuary.

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Balancing Fatherhood Ambition: Danny Miller and Nige Clucas

Balancing Fatherhood Ambition: Danny Miller and Nige Clucas

Est. Reading Time: 41 minutesDad of two, and Actor Danny Miller, and Dad of one, Capital FM’s Nige “Wingman” Cluclas joined forces to create Albert’s bookshelf earlier this year.
Albert’s bookshelf is a delightful collection of children’s audio books brought to life through the magic of audio narration. Bringing popular timeless tales, vibrant characters, and thrilling adventures to life – all at the touch of a button perfect for helping your little ones wind down at bedtime on those days you’re not able to read them a bedtime story!

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Sitting is the new smoking

Sitting is the new smoking

Est. Reading Time: 14 minutesYes, you read that right.

And that is frightening.

Long-term sitting down is now linked to more chronic illness and ill health such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes etc than smoking is.

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Balancing Fatherhood Ambition: Danny Miller and Nige Clucas

Balancing Fatherhood Ambition: Danny Miller and Nige Clucas

Est. Reading Time: 41 minutesDad of two, and Actor Danny Miller, and Dad of one, Capital FM’s Nige “Wingman” Cluclas joined forces to create Albert’s bookshelf earlier this year.
Albert’s bookshelf is a delightful collection of children’s audio books brought to life through the magic of audio narration. Bringing popular timeless tales, vibrant characters, and thrilling adventures to life – all at the touch of a button perfect for helping your little ones wind down at bedtime on those days you’re not able to read them a bedtime story!

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BONFIRE SAFETY TIPS WITH CHILDREN: ENSURING A FUN AND SAFE EXPERIENCE

BONFIRE SAFETY TIPS WITH CHILDREN: ENSURING A FUN AND SAFE EXPERIENCE

Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesBonfires are a beloved tradition, especially during the winter months. Whether you’re enjoying a bonfire in your back garden, at an organised event, or at a family or friend’s, it’s crucial to prioritise the safety of the kids. By following some essential guidelines, you can ensure that your children have a fun and safe experience around the bonfire. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various aspects of bonfire safety for children, including precautions for fireworks, sparklers, and bonfires themselves.

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Air Purifiers – do we need them? Customer reviews

Air Purifiers – do we need them? Customer reviews

Est. Reading Time: 8 minutesWith increasing concerns about indoor air quality, choosing the right air purifier has become more critical than ever. One brand that has gained significant attention is PuroAir. Known for its innovative design and powerful air filtration technology, PuroAir air purifier claims to provide cleaner, healthier air for homes and offices. But are they truly effective, and do they live up to the hype? In this article, we dive deep into PuroAir air purifier reviews to help you make an informed decision.

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 MOTIVATION

Interview with Ashley James

Interview with Ashley James

Est. Reading Time: 42 minutesTalented Ashley James is a TV presenter, model, DJ and Mum of two. Ashley is a familiar face on TV, but she is perhaps most well known at the moment for her presenting role on This Morning and her inspirational, honest and relatable content on social media which has led to Ashley gaining a large social media following of loyal fans.

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Jorgie Porter and Ollie Piotrowski

Jorgie Porter and Ollie Piotrowski

Est. Reading Time: 62 minutesThe couple who have been together since 2020 have been through some heartbreaking times during their time together, including the excruciating loss of their quadruplets, when Jorgie was 14 weeks pregnant in 2021. Fortunately, the heartbreak only strengthened their bond and they have since announced their engagement and welcomed their first child together in November 2022 – the adorable little Forest.

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 BALANCE

Some Simple Ways To Make A Wedding Less Stressful

Some Simple Ways To Make A Wedding Less Stressful

Est. Reading Time: 4 minutesWeddings are famously stressful to plan for, but this doesn’t actually mean that they have to be. If you are planning a wedding and you want to try and make sure it goes to plan, but that it is also not so stressful throughout, there are a lot of things you might want to bear in mind here. If you can do the following, you should find that you are going to have a much less stressful wedding, and that it really makes a huge difference to your whole experience, so let’s take a look right now.

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Imposter Syndrome – Do you feel like an imposter?

Imposter Syndrome – Do you feel like an imposter?

Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesImposter syndrome and the anxiety surrounding that feeling of ‘Imposter Syndrome’ is something I still hear a lot of people talk about in one way or another and I I have a view on it that may differ to others, but I would love you to hear me out and see if I can help you adjust your own perspective of what it means to be an imposter!

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 style

Effortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day Edition

Effortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day Edition

Est. Reading Time: 4 minutesEffortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat yourself, even when balancing a busy schedule. These simple, low-maintenance hairstyles will help you look and feel your best, whether you’re heading out for a family celebration or enjoying a cosy day at home.

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 TRAVEL

Our recommended top 3 family destinations for 2025

Our recommended top 3 family destinations for 2025

Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesIf like us you are wondering where to head for your next holiday and what properties would take the stress out of travelling with young children, we have the perfect tips for you to plan ahead. Now is the time to book for May half term and the summer whilst the early booking discounts are available.

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 FOOD

SPRINGTIME SALAD BY AUNTIE CATH

SPRINGTIME SALAD BY AUNTIE CATH

Est. Reading Time: 2 minutes“With a little tease of summer last week I thought I’d share one of my favourite salad recipes with you. This is my spring/summer go to – light and full of fresh ingredients. Feel free to tag me and BROOD into your dishes – ENJOY!” – Catherine Tyldesley

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Leftover Easter Chocolate BARK Smash!

Leftover Easter Chocolate BARK Smash!

Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesI just wanted to share a little recipe that I’ve made with my kids, to get rid of the left over Easter egg chocolate that sits in the cupboard calling your name every time you walk past! It’s a chocolate bark smash full of lots of healthy ingredients that the kids will love to add along the way.

read more
Are you camp Dry January or camp Ginuary? Cocktail Recipes for both!

Are you camp Dry January or camp Ginuary? Cocktail Recipes for both!

Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you in camp Dry January or camp Ginuary? It’s the first year we’d heard about Ginuary, not sure how we’ve missed it in previous years, but we were keen to find out more about it – is it just another hashtag or is there more to it than? Effectively Ginuary is simply a counterpoint to Dry January or Dryanuary.

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BROOD Magazine is jam packed with motivational stories, inspirational interviews, business tips, parent hacks, delicious recipes, wellbeing features, style trends, perfect family travel destinations and brood moments. BROOD Magazine is a Parenting and Business Magazine for the real juggles of entrepreneurial and hard-working parents. For the parents who are chasing their dreams whilst juggling their parent roles when at home. For the people transitioning from the parent on the school run into meetings and work mode, making the most of every kid free moment by smashing their goals. For the people who strive to show their children that they can go after any of the dreams they have and turn them into goals, knowing they are showing them the way. Because style is still important to us at home and in what we wear, even though we have children. For those juggling texts, social life, work life, parent life, housework, exercise and time out. For everyone who wants and strives for balance, as best as you possible can in our modern world.

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BROOD is a unique magazine for busy professionals and Entrepreneurs. For the parents that are chasing their dreams whilst juggling their parent roles when at home. For the people transitioning from the parent on the school run into meetings and work mode, making the most of every kid free moment by smashing their goals. For the people who strive to show their children that they can go after any of the dreams they have and turn them into goals, knowing they are showing them the way. Because style is still important to us at home and in what we wear, even though we have children. For those juggling texts, social life, work life, parent life, housework, exercise and time out. For everyone who wants and strives for balance, as best as you possible can in our modern world.

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“...Honestly, I never thought I'd be a dad” For many, the path to parenthood is not made from perfectly shaped, life stepping stones. Keen to explore the diverse routes to, and experiences of, becoming a parent I reached out to one of our Morson executive managers who...

Leftover Easter Chocolate BARK Smash!

Est. Reading Time: 7 minutes

Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesI just wanted to share a little recipe that I’ve made with my kids, to get rid of the left over Easter egg chocolate that sits in the cupboard calling your name every time you walk past! It’s a chocolate bark smash full of lots of healthy ingredients that the kids will love to add along the way.

Michelle Griffith Robinson – Olympian, Speaker & campaigner

Michelle Griffith Robinson © TOM PITFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BROOD MAGAZINEMichelle Griffith Robinson - Olympian, speaker and women's rights ambassador “ Don’t watch the person in the next lane, slay in your own lane - because you’re in control of where you’re going!”...

GET CLOSER TO DINOSAURS THAN EVER BEFORE AT JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION!

JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION We were lucky enough to be invited down for a special preview of Jurassic World:The Exhibition at the Trafford Centre which following its worldwide success came roaring into Manchester this week, and it did not disappoint!  We were...

SIMON WOOD’s HALLOWEEN SEASONAL PARTY FOOD

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Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesSimon Wood gives his seasonal Halloween Favourites

Dining Table Date Night – Ox Cheek Tagliatelle with Simon Wood

SIMON WOOD COOKS Ox Cheek Tagliatelle| SIMON WOOD OF WOOD MANCHESTER AND WoodKraft Cheltenham. IMAGES © BROOD MAGAZINE "POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF SOMETHING YOU ENJOY, POP ON YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC TO UNWIND TO AND START TO COOK..." Welcome back to Brood food, Last time...

why it’s still important to wear an spf

How important is it to still wear an SPF?There goes the sun! But does that mean your SPFs are discarded till the sunshine reappears next year? Or you get chance of that winter vacation in the sunshine? If you're not wearing an spf everyday on your face, even when...

Brooke Vincent: Mum, actress and Business Owner

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Est. Reading Time: 13 minutesWhilst juggling her acting career, Brooke’s fabulous stationery brand has gone from strength to strength.

Effortless Glam: Easy Party Hair Tips for the Festive Season

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Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesAs we dive into the festive season, the calendar fills up with Christmas parties, family gatherings, and glamorous events. While we all want to look our best, the chaos of December doesn’t leave much room for complicated beauty routines. The good news? Creating show-stopping party hair doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming! Here are my top tips to achieve easy, glamorous styles that’ll turn heads at every event.

Against All Odds – Dean Holden and Danielle Nicholls

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Est. Reading Time: 47 minutesWhen TV presenter Danielle Nicholls married her childhood sweetheart and professional footballer Dean Holden, their life was as near to a fairytale as it gets. After a perfect wedding, Danielle became pregnant on their honeymoon, welcoming a beautiful boy Joey, with their second baby boy, Ellis, arriving only 18 months later. Then the loved up couple completed their family with the arrival of their eagerly awaited princess, Cici, just a few years later.

KATE DEVINE’S FRO-YO BERRY CUPCAKES AND CORONATION DESSERT FRUIT KEBABS

Est. Reading Time: 6 minutes

Est. Reading Time: 6 minutesSome super tasty red, white and blue sweet treats for you to enjoy while watching King Charles’ Coronation (or not, if you’re not a big royalist – these healthy treats go just was well with a Netflix series or as something to do with your family!).

CONFIDENCE

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Est. Reading Time: 8 minutesConfidence is a preference, as Damon Albon (Blur) once stated.

If confidence was indeed something we could choose, would we choose it?

I’m not sure that everyone would drink the magic potion even if it was that easy, as I think confidence can be associated or frankly confused with arrogance, it’s ugly second cousin.

BROOD Editor Lolo Stubbs & Contributor Cath Tyldesley in Powerful Video for Women’s Aid Campaign

Our Editor, Expect Respect Ambassador & Author @lolostubbs.author teamed up with actress Bhavna Limbachia to create this extremely powerful video bringing Lolo’s novel, Dressed up as Love, to life for our Women's Aid Campaign. Highlighting (as the name of the book...

Auntie Cath Cooks Tandoori-Spiced Monkfish

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Est. Reading Time: 6 minutesAuntie Cath Cooks Tandoori-Spiced Monkfish by Catherine Tyldesley

Inspiring and honest Interview with Karina Jadhav & Ben Wilkinson: “I’m still finding it really hard to juggle!”

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Est. Reading Time: 40 minutesInspirational entrepreneur and Mum of two, Karina Jadhav, has continually made waves in the business and hospitality world over the last decade; after first stepping into the hospitality industry in 2010, as a bartender and as a waitress. Then, after years of successfully building businesses, from a food truck to award winning restaurants, Karina has firmly cemented a name for herself within the notoriously challenging sector. In 2015, Karina embarked on her biggest career achievement to date when she launched Menagerie Restaurant and bar, making her the north west’s youngest independent female business owner.

STEVE OLIVER, MUSIC MAGPIE CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Est. Reading Time: 19 minutes

Est. Reading Time: 19 minutesInspirational Dad of three Steve Oliver co-founded the globally renowned business musicMagpie in 2007, following the collapse of Music Zone (the business he was Managing Director of at the time). musicMagpie is a leader in the re-commerce of consumer technology (including smartphones, tablets, consoles and wearables), disc media (including CDs, DVDs and games) and books, with sustainability running to the very heart of its operations.

Sitting is the new smoking

Est. Reading Time: 14 minutes

Est. Reading Time: 14 minutesYes, you read that right.

And that is frightening.

Long-term sitting down is now linked to more chronic illness and ill health such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes etc than smoking is.

DISNEYLAND PARIS: EDITOR REVIEW

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Est. Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re looking for an extra special holiday to enjoy with the children, then it really is hard to beat a Disney holiday. We’ve been on two Disney holidays now and both were filled with lots happy tears. Our first trip was on a Disney Cruise back when we only had our oldest two children, so this year we did decided to give Disneyland Paris a go, to see how our little ones tolerated the flights and the rides.

SIMON WOOD’s WEEKEND FAKE-AWAY: Naantastic’ Rarebit with Bombay Taters & Curry Sauces

SIMON WOOD'S FAKEAWAYBY SIMON WOOD OF WOOD MANCHESTER AND WoodKraft Cheltenham. IMAGES © TOM PITPIELD FOR BROOD MAGAZINEThere’s no harm in having a little bit of a treat now and then, what’s that saying? ‘Everything in Moderation, including moderation.’ Well, I’m no...

Introducing The Eyewear Stylist

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Est. Reading Time: 11 minutesWhen you are suddenly told that you need glasses, it can be quite a big deal and feel quite a daunting process. When your career or running your business means attending lots of networking events and dinners etc, and it’s so important to feel comfortable in these situations. As our appearance is one of the biggest factors that can determine whether we feel confident or not, we asked The Eyewear Stylist aka Daniel Scott, on how we should approach buying eyewear and the psychological impact it can have on you.

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