BALANCE
Why Your Bed Frame Might Be Ruining Your Sleep (Without You Realising)
Blaming your mattress for a bad night’s sleep? The real culprit might be hiding right underneath it. Discover how an incorrect or worn-out bed frame can ruin your sleep quality , damage modern mattresses , and void your warranty without you even realising.
7 Parent Hacks for Surviving the School Holidays
7 Parent Hacks for Surviving the School Holidays Ah, school holidays—the ultimate test of a parent’s creativity, patience, and snack reserves. If you’re a busy, entrepreneurial parent juggling family and work, you know the struggle is real. But don’t worry: BROOD’s...
Endometriosis: The Invisible Load so many women are carrying
Endometriosis isn’t “just a bad period”. It’s a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in places it shouldn’t (often around the pelvis, but it can show up elsewhere too)
TURBT vs Other Bladder Procedures: A Straightforward Guide for Working Parents
We compare TURBT vs other bladder procedures and explain the key differences in purpose, recovery, diagnosis, follow-up care, and patient suitability.
When Parents Split, Schools Feel It Too: The Hidden Impact on Children
Relationship expert Sally Land highlights the hidden toll that high-conflict separations can take on children — and how often schools end up caught in the crossfire. Citing research from The Parents Promise, she notes that teachers are regularly seeing the fallout in real time: slipping grades, increased absence, withdrawal, behavioural issues and worsening mental health.
The Balance of Play
I hate admitting that because I value play so deeply, especially in those precious early years. It’s how our children learn, explore, imagine and build confidence. But as a mum trying to keep a household running and a business growing, it’s not always easy to appreciate those moments.
Learning to let go – the empowerment edit with Sarah Jayne Dunn
Have you ever found yourself in a situationship that doesn’t serve you? You’re not sure why, you can’t quite put your finger on it, but deep down, something doesn’t feel right. Your gut is nudging you, your heart feels heavy, the energy is off, and somewhere in the background, the alarm bells are starting to ring.
How Small Habits Can Make Life’s Disruptions Easier to Handle
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Stress is an ongoing fact of life for many. Modern life can unfold extremely quickly, and sometimes it might seem that there’s no opportunity to pause for breath.
But this needn’t always be the case. Sometimes, the small things which add to daily workload or stress can be managed by finding the right habits and principles which work for you. But what, exactly, should these principles look like? Let’s take a look.
a wave of light: Honoring little lives lost
Honoring Little Lives Lost October 9–15 marks Miscarriage Awareness Week, a time to remember and honour all the little lives lost too soon. Having experienced the pain of pregnancy loss myself, I see this week differently now. It is not really for those of us who have...
Top tips to save school run stress, from a countdown playlist to emergency car kit
The kids are FINALLY back at school, but getting everyone out the door on time and with everything they need can be a struggle…
Almost three-quarters (72%) of parents say the school run is the most stressful time of day. And left lunchboxes (51%), missing schoolbags (40%) and forgetting to fill the car with charge or fuel (31%) are among the top morning routine blunders.
Burnout & Resilience – A Fresh Perspective from Within
Burnout has been steadily rising across the UK, with rates climbing from 51% in 2022 to 65% in the summer of 2024. And while the stats alone could be worrying, they don’t tell the full story, especially for those of us juggling the relentless demands of work and parenting.
Experts advise parents weigh children’s school bags
Carrying a school bag that is too heavy poses a risk to children’s health. Ahead of the start of the new term, M&S have partnered with chiropractor and British Chiropractic Association (BCA) member, Dean Blackstock, to explain the health dangers and share one simple rule parents can follow to protect their children.
Back-to-School Balance: How Working Parents Can Thrive This September
Discover practical strategies and real-life tips for working parents to achieve back-to-school balance this September. Join the BROOD community for support, inspiration, and exclusive member benefits.
Fun, Affordable Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained at Home
While it’s lovely to have more time with the kids, the constant questions of “Mum, what are we doing today?” or “Dad, can we play Fifa?” can get overwhelming fast.
At Happy Little Owls, we know how important it is to keep little minds and bodies active during the school holidays without exhausting yourself, or your bank account. So, we’ve rounded up some creative, budget-friendly ideas to help you make the most of the summer break at home. These are easy to set up, full of fun and perfect for creating lasting memories.
Struggling To Relax This Summer? Here Are Some New Habits To Pick Up
The summer time is the season of relaxation! It’s the time when most people go on vacation, when the kids are off school, and when the sun is out and the evenings are long. There’s more time to relax and do things for yourself, and there’s less pressure to get things done when it’s too hot and sweaty for any real work!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where Kids Eat Free This May Half Term: Blend Family Food Halls
Looking for the perfect spot to feed the family without breaking the bank this May half term? Blend Family food halls across London, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Manchester are letting kids aged 10 and under eat completely free from Sunday to Friday (12 PM–5 PM) with the purchase of an adult meal. From tacos and burgers to global street food eats, there is something to make every tiny tummy happy.
Lisa Johnson: From £30K Debt to Multi-Millionaire – How a Mum of Two Built a Freedom-Focused Business
Discover how Lisa Johnson, award-winning entrepreneur and mum of twins, went from £30,000 in debt to building a multi-million-pound business in just seven years. In this exclusive interview, Lisa shares her journey through adversity, her strategies for scaling with passive income, and her honest advice for parents and entrepreneurs seeking financial freedom, work-life balance, and lasting impact. Keywords: Lisa Johnson, entrepreneur, passive income, business strategy, work-life balance, financial freedom, mumpreneur, online business, success story.
3 Easy Family Recipes That Will Stop Weeknight Dinner Stress | Peter Sidwell’s Kitchen
Ditch the packet food! Chef Peter Sidwell shares three quick, comforting, and flexible family recipes designed to bring everyone together around the dinner table.
The Joy of Family Dining: Why San Carlo’s Children’s Menu Wins Over Little Foodies
Discover the heart of Italian family dining at San Carlo. From the Sicilian heritage of founder Carlo Distefano to a specially crafted children’s menu featuring authentic flavors and creative “build your own” options, learn why San Carlo is the perfect destination for a sophisticated yet warm family meal.




























