Interview with Reshmin Chowdhury
MUM-OF-TWO, RESHMIN CHOWDHURY IS A BRITISH SPORTS JOURNALIST AND BROADCASTER KNOWN FOR HER WORK WITH TNT SPORTS AND talkSPORT, AND MAJOR GLOBAL EVENTS LIKE THE FIFA WORLD CUP, THE OLYMPICS AND THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. RESHMIN HAS A BACKGROUND IN POLITICS AND JOURNALISM, AND BEGAN HER CAREER IN NEWS BEFORE MOVING INTO SPORTS BROADCASTING. SHE’S MULTILINGUAL, HAS WORKED WITH TOP ATHLETES, AND IS ALSO A CLASSICALLY TRAINED SINGER. AS A SINGLE MOTHER, SHE ALSO ADVOCATES FOR DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA.
A Family Feast to Remember: The Roast Dinner at Manchester’s Blacklock
From the moment we stepped into Blacklock Manchester, it was clear this wasn’t your average Sunday lunch. With perfectly roasted meats, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Blacklock delivered a family dining experience that ticked every box for our bustling brood. Exceptional service, unforgettable flavours, and a setting steeped in local history made this a feast we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re searching for the ultimate family roast in Manchester, Blacklock is a must-visit.
Interview with Entrepreneur Simon squibb – what’s your dream?
If you’re an entrepreneur, or have aspirations to start your own business, and you have a TikTok or Instagram account then you are sure to have heard the words, ‘’What’s your dream?” words that have become synonyms with renowned entrepreneur, Simon Squibb.
Recharge, Relax, Repeat – the Multiple Benefits of Magnesium
It is estimated between 10% – 30% of UK adults may have a suboptimal magnesium status, where serum levels are low enough to impair function even without overt symptoms.
SIMON WOOD’S FAMILY BBQ: VIMTO SWEET & SOUR HANGER STEAK KEBABS
Today I’m going to focus on the Summer, the smell of a barbeque and dinner in the garden. And a recipe you can get the kids involved making: VIMTO SWEET & SOUR HANGER STEAK KEBABS
Effortless Summer Style Tips for Busy Mums
Summer brings longer days, lighter wardrobes, and, let’s be honest, a whole new level of chaos. Between school holidays, family trips, and juggling work and home life, finding time for yourself can feel like a luxury in itself.
Adolescence in schools – is it the answer to challenging online misogyny?
Just about everybody’s talking about it, or is aware of the heated debate over whether it is appropriate for the Netflix series Adolescence to be shown in schools, to tackle online misogynistic attitudes. The show has been a massive success and within just 11 days in March, became the most-watched UK series ever on Netflix, with over 66k views.
Catherine Tyldesley cooks Greek Salad & Lamb Pittas
Greece is one of our favourite holiday
destinations and I must admit- a large part
of the reason for this is the food! Grilled
meats, pitta, feta, olives… all of the Greek
foods we know and love feature heavily in
our home recipes when back in the UK.
Simple Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp Every Day
The great thing about brain training is that it doesn’t require anything fancy, it’s more about building small habits that challenge your mind in different ways. Reading a book, even for just a few minutes a day, helps your brain stay engaged. Solving puzzles, like crosswords or Sudoku, also gives your brain a workout, pushing it to think critically and solve problems. It’s not about doing these things perfectly. It’s about keeping the brain active and flexible, like any other muscle.
Navigating Vitamin Choices: Supporting Your Family’s Health
For working parents and self-starters, maintaining peak performance while ensuring your own and your family’s well-being is paramount. Enter the wellness world’s best kept secret, liposomal supplements. An innovative approach to nutrition that’s transforming how we support our health, energy and overall vitality.
Self-Care Sundays: Hair and Pamper Routine for the Whole Family
With all of this lovely warm weather recently, your hair and skin need some extra care. Why not enjoy a relaxing self-care Sunday with the whole family?
Here’s a simple way to keep your family’s hair and skin looking healthy while spending quality time together.
Sepsis: The Silent Killer That Can Strike Anyone
Real stories from Danielle Nicholls and Sophie Austin, plus expert insight from Dr Andrew Conway Morris
Interview with Mother Pukka – AKA Anna Whitehouse
Anna is formidable in her pursuit for equality in the workplace, fuelled by her passion to ensure that her girls, or any girls, don’t face a future where you can have your career snatched away from you just because you dared to have a baby; sadly this is something that Anna experienced first hand.
innocent is making a splash with its new kids juicy water, just in time for Easter hols!
Innocent, the UK’s number 1 chilled juice brand, has announced the launch of a brand new offering – innocent kids juicy water. By Guest Contributor _ innocent kids juicy water is a deliciously refreshing blend of real fruit, water and natural flavours, giving kids a...
School Attendance at an all time low, but what’s the reason?
School attendance is at a crisis level, but the key issue is not a cheaper couple of days at Center Parcs, but the very serious issue educational settings not being able to meet children’s needs be that for children with SEN needs, or the who are experiencing bullying and experiencing anxiety, especially post-Covid and the experience of lockdowns on children and young people.
Simple Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Every Day
Parents want their little ones to adopt healthy habits as soon as they can walk, and nowhere is there greater emphasis than personal hygiene.
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Interview with Entrepreneur Simon squibb – what’s your dream?
If you’re an entrepreneur, or have aspirations to start your own business, and you have a TikTok or Instagram account then you are sure to have heard the words, ‘’What’s your dream?” words that have become synonyms with renowned entrepreneur, Simon Squibb.
Interview with Mother Pukka – AKA Anna Whitehouse
Anna is formidable in her pursuit for equality in the workplace, fuelled by her passion to ensure that her girls, or any girls, don’t face a future where you can have your career snatched away from you just because you dared to have a baby; sadly this is something that Anna experienced first hand.
How To Build A Successful Website That Gets Noticed In 2025
Building a website in a digital domain where there are over a billion of them in existence, is quite the challenge. With so many websites competing for the top spots or any ranking on search engines, it’s essential you do everything possible to build a great website from scratch.
Adolescence in schools – is it the answer to challenging online misogyny?
Just about everybody’s talking about it, or is aware of the heated debate over whether it is appropriate for the Netflix series Adolescence to be shown in schools, to tackle online misogynistic attitudes. The show has been a massive success and within just 11 days in March, became the most-watched UK series ever on Netflix, with over 66k views.
Sepsis: The Silent Killer That Can Strike Anyone
Real stories from Danielle Nicholls and Sophie Austin, plus expert insight from Dr Andrew Conway Morris
How to make your own Easter Egg
How to make an Easter Egg using a balloon and some chocolate, by renowned chocolatier Oli Dunn
MOTIVATION
Interview with Reshmin Chowdhury
MUM-OF-TWO, RESHMIN CHOWDHURY IS A BRITISH SPORTS JOURNALIST AND BROADCASTER KNOWN FOR HER WORK WITH TNT SPORTS AND talkSPORT, AND MAJOR GLOBAL EVENTS LIKE THE FIFA WORLD CUP, THE OLYMPICS AND THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. RESHMIN HAS A BACKGROUND IN POLITICS AND JOURNALISM, AND BEGAN HER CAREER IN NEWS BEFORE MOVING INTO SPORTS BROADCASTING. SHE’S MULTILINGUAL, HAS WORKED WITH TOP ATHLETES, AND IS ALSO A CLASSICALLY TRAINED SINGER. AS A SINGLE MOTHER, SHE ALSO ADVOCATES FOR DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA.
How To Make New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually Work
How To Make New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually WorkBy Ric Moylan We’ve all been there, haven’t we? This year is going to be my year, this year is the year I will get rich. And for many of us the most common one: This year I’m going to lose weight and smash my...
Sitting is the new smoking
Yes, 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.
BALANCE
Recharge, Relax, Repeat – the Multiple Benefits of Magnesium
It is estimated between 10% – 30% of UK adults may have a suboptimal magnesium status, where serum levels are low enough to impair function even without overt symptoms.
Simple Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp Every Day
The great thing about brain training is that it doesn’t require anything fancy, it’s more about building small habits that challenge your mind in different ways. Reading a book, even for just a few minutes a day, helps your brain stay engaged. Solving puzzles, like crosswords or Sudoku, also gives your brain a workout, pushing it to think critically and solve problems. It’s not about doing these things perfectly. It’s about keeping the brain active and flexible, like any other muscle.
Some Simple Ways To Make A Wedding Less Stressful
Weddings 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.
style
Effortless Summer Style Tips for Busy Mums
Summer brings longer days, lighter wardrobes, and, let’s be honest, a whole new level of chaos. Between school holidays, family trips, and juggling work and home life, finding time for yourself can feel like a luxury in itself.
Self-Care Sundays: Hair and Pamper Routine for the Whole Family
With all of this lovely warm weather recently, your hair and skin need some extra care. Why not enjoy a relaxing self-care Sunday with the whole family?
Here’s a simple way to keep your family’s hair and skin looking healthy while spending quality time together.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy Dads or Partners
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy Dads or Partners By Nicola Wood, Founder of Hair Made EasiMother’s Day is the perfect time to show your wife or partner how much you appreciate her, especially when juggling family life. If you’re looking for thoughtful yet practical...
TRAVEL
Last minute school holiday getaways
Are you looking for a last-minute / affordable half-term travel round-ups? If so, Holiday Inn Express, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has your back…
Famous landmarks around europe you can see when you book a cruise
If you have been longing for the open seas, but have limited time to plan for your exclusive experience, why not book a spontaneous getaway to treat yourself and your family to an unforgettable cruise vacation.
Our recommended top 3 family destinations for 2025
If 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.
FOOD
A Family Feast to Remember: The Roast Dinner at Manchester’s Blacklock
From the moment we stepped into Blacklock Manchester, it was clear this wasn’t your average Sunday lunch. With perfectly roasted meats, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Blacklock delivered a family dining experience that ticked every box for our bustling brood. Exceptional service, unforgettable flavours, and a setting steeped in local history made this a feast we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re searching for the ultimate family roast in Manchester, Blacklock is a must-visit.
SIMON WOOD’S FAMILY BBQ: VIMTO SWEET & SOUR HANGER STEAK KEBABS
Today I’m going to focus on the Summer, the smell of a barbeque and dinner in the garden. And a recipe you can get the kids involved making: VIMTO SWEET & SOUR HANGER STEAK KEBABS
Leftover Easter Chocolate BARK Smash!
I 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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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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Founders of BROOD Magazine, (left to right) Rob Stubbs, Lolo Stubbs and Tom Pitfield
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