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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.
Honoring Loss and New Beginnings: National Rainbow Baby Day
For National Rainbow Baby Day, we spoke with Anastasia Shubareva-Epshtein—mum of one and founder of the Carea App—about her personal journey through loss, hope, and new beginnings. Anastasia opens up about the emotional complexities of pregnancy after loss, the importance of breaking the silence around miscarriage, and how her experiences inspired her to create a support-focused app for women navigating similar paths.
Supporting your child through exam results anxiety: a parent’s guide
Supporting your child through exam results anxiety: a parent's guide By Albert Clemente, CEO...
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.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO INVEST IN PROPERTY
The decision to invest in the buy-to-let property market is not one to be taken lightly. It's a significant financial commitment that requires careful consideration, and there is often debate about whether current market conditions should dictate this choice....
BROOD Launch Party at Menagerie Restaurant Manchester with a host of GUESTS AND Celebrities
Lucy Mecklenburgh, Ryan Thomas, Cath Tyldesley and Sarah Jayne Dunn join the party of working parents to celebrate the launch of BROOD Magazine.
A host of guests from the media and business world came together at Manchester’s landmark party venue Menagerie to celebrate the launch of the innovative BROOD Magazine’s first printed edition sponsored by JMW Solicitors.
Improve your Mood with your Food
October, the month of spookiness and seasonal changes. I can’t tell you how many time I’ve discussed the weather with clients over the past month. A strange sentence to begin with, I know, but bear with… There’s been a definite shift in temperature and autumnal days…
CHRISTMAS DAY RECIPES – SIMON WOOD
Restauranteur. Culinary Expert and MasterChef Winner shares his best recipes for the all important Christmas Dinner this Christmas.
SALLY ROWE’S TOP MAKEUP CHRISTMAS PICKS
SALLY ROWE'S TOP MAKEUP CHRISTMAS PICKS Whilst we are amidst the countdown to Christmas Day and our present lists are ever growing. We put ourselves under more pressure each year to buy for our nearest and dearest……and in my case, also the window cleaner, postman etc...
LOSS AFTER LOVE; CHALLENGES DURING THE FESTIVE PERIOD
LOSS AFTER LOVE; CHALLENGES DURING THE FESTIVE PERIODLoss and grief is something that every single human being will experience at some time in their lives, and so we are never alone in this, however, despite this, it can still feel like a very lonely and overwhelming...
BLUEBERRY DUMP CAKE & FIZZY FESTIVE FRUIT COCKTAIL CUBES BY KATE DEVINE
I love everything about this time of year. The preparing, the celebrating, the socialising, the woolly jumpers, the cosy nights in watching ‘I’m a celebrity’ religiously for 3 whole weeks! What’s not to love?! Talking of preparing, this the week I’ve been thinking of...
HOW TO CO-PARENT AT CHRISTMAS
HOW TO CO-PARENT A HAPPY CHRISTMASI love Christmas as much as my children do. When I was younger I used to get so excited on Christmas Eve I used to give myself stomach ache and my mum would get cross with me and have to calm me down. Now I’m a parent myself I don’t...
Sarie Taylor: Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed? Our resident Psychotherapist gives us some tips to reduce our stress and anxiety when it comes to a parent juggling work and family life.
KATE DEVINE’S: Pink NO BAKE RASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE ENERGY BARS
BARBIE MOVIE HEALTHY SNACKS With the New Barbie Movie turning all things Pink. We thought it would be a good way to reintroduce Kate Devine's No Bake Pink Healthy Energy Bars to make with your little ones over the summer hols. ********* Updated: July 2023 I’m sure...
Drama school set up by Corrie star Tina O’Brien after she couldn’t find suitable acting class for her daughter celebrates 10th birthday
AWAY FROM WEATHERFIELD CORONATION STREET ACTRESS TINA O’BRIEN’S OWN DRAMA SCHOOL, THE DRAMA MOB, IS CELEBRATING ITS 10TH BIRTHDAY AFTER INTRODUCING A NEW GENERATION OF TALENT TO THE SOAP.
Auntie Cath’s Energy boosting flapjacks
This month’s recipe is one of my absolute favourites - Auntie Cath’s energy-boosting flapjacks. They’re super healthy and kids are going to love making them. They’re fab for lunch boxes, and you can freeze them! Catherine Tyldesley (or Auntie Cath as she’s often...
Summer makeup trends: By Sally Rowe
SUMMER MAKE UP TRENDS Wanting to wake up your complexion from dull to full of colour? Here’s a view to an ultra glossy look with flushed cheeks that is a hit this summer. Mid tone blush is a new trending technique for blurring together your blush and under-eye makeup...
LIFE WITH THE BYES: JAMES AND VICTORIA BYE
Parents of three, (soon to be four) Actor James Bye, and Blogger Victoria Bye, have had a whirlwind few years, as their children came along at the same time as their careers started to soar.
SALLY LINDSAY: CHILDCARE CAN BE SEEN AS A ‘DIRTY WORD’, BUT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH IT
Sally Lindsay is one of Britain’s best loved actors and presenters, best known for her roles as Shelley Unwin in ITV’S Coronation Street, Lisa Johnson in Sky One’s comedy series Mount Pleasant, and as Kath Agnew in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours.