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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.
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...
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.
HOW TO MANAGE THE CLOCKS SPRINGING FORWARD
Twice 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!
Imposter Syndrome – Do you feel like an imposter?
Imposter 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!
When Families Fall Out: What the Beckham Headlines Can Teach Us About Repair and Mediation
When Families Fall Out explores what the recent Beckham headlines can teach us about family rupture, repair and the role mediation can play when relationships feel strained. With insight from JMW Solicitors’ family law team and child anxiety therapist Saskia Joss, it looks at why disconnection happens, how to name it, and what practical support can help families move forward with more understanding and kindness.
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.
Building a Brand as a Working Parent: The Bit Nobody Talks About (The Loneliness)
Building a brand as a working parent looks great on paper — flexible hours, doing something you love, creating a life that fits around family. But the reality is often messier. You’re juggling school runs and deadlines, client work and packed lunches, confidence wobbles and cash flow worries… and somehow you’re expected to show up online like you’ve got it all under control.
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.




























