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Experts advise parents weigh children’s school bags

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. 

How to Overcome mum-Guilt as a Working Mother with a Baby

How to Overcome mum-Guilt as a Working Mother with a Baby

Being a working mum can often feel like walking a tightrope. It means constantly juggling your career aspirations while also wanting to be fully present for your little one. According to Positive Psychology News, many working mothers find themselves grappling with a heavy sense of guilt.

How Vans Can Enhance Business Flexibility and Customer Satisfaction

How Vans Can Enhance Business Flexibility and Customer Satisfaction

Contemporary businesses are working in a rapidly changing environment where customer needs may change overnight. A dependable, versatile vehicle is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. Vans have become a pillar for businesses seeking to remain responsive, whether through timely goods delivery, mobile services, or the provision of necessary equipment.

Scenic UK Hotels with Breathtaking Views

Scenic UK Hotels with Breathtaking Views

The selection of a hotel is never only about the bed or the breakfast. Surroundings, atmosphere and location are determinants of the whole experience. Homes built on the edge of a cliff or in a valley or on top of a gleaming lake encourage guests to be more than boarders–they are part of the landscape.

Beyond the Bottle: The Allure of Limited Edition Whisky

Beyond the Bottle: The Allure of Limited Edition Whisky

Whisky exists on a spectrum between mass-produced consistency and artisanal singularity. Standard expressions aim for reliable uniformity, the same flavour profile year after year. Limited editions, by contrast, celebrate deviation, offering snapshots of unique moments in a distillery’s creative journey.

How to Choose the Right Fabric for Workwear Embroidery

How to Choose the Right Fabric for Workwear Embroidery

How to Choose the Right Fabric for Workwear Embroidery Choosing the right base material is an important factor in the longevity and look of embroidered designs. An appropriate fabric not only keeps the stitching in place but also keeps the design in shape and colour...

Honoring Loss and New Beginnings: National Rainbow Baby Day

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.

Fun, Affordable Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained at Home

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

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...

Bespoke Furniture Ideas for a Truly Personalised Home

Bespoke Furniture Ideas for a Truly Personalised Home

Creating a home that truly reflects your personality and lifestyle goes beyond simply choosing furniture from high street stores. Bespoke furniture offers the perfect solution for homeowners who want pieces that are uniquely theirs, perfectly fitted to their space, and built to last for generations. Whether you’re looking to maximise storage in an awkward alcove or create a statement piece that becomes the focal point of your room, custom-made furniture can transform your living space into something extraordinary.

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.

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

Inspirational 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.

Sarah Jayne Dunn & Jon Smith

Earlier this year well-loved Actor, Sarah Jayne Dunn, was thrown into a media whirlwind when she joined the platform – OnlyFans. After walking away from a seemingly dream job at Hollyoaks (when she was given an ultimatum to choose between the two)

SARIE TAYLOR: Procrastination; does it stop us from getting where we want to be?

PROCRASTINATION; DOES IT STOP US GETTING WHERE WE WANT TO BE?It's September and routines are changing again, a time to find our feet with a new schedule again, and maybe get all the things done we haven’t managed to do during the summer. Easy? Or is it? Maybe you find...

The Stress Hangover Working Mothers Rarely Name

Working mothers often carry an invisible mental and emotional load long after the day appears to be done. In this powerful piece, Sarie Taylor explores the “stress hangover” — the exhaustion, anxiety and overwhelm that can surface once the crisis has passed — and offers a compassionate reframe for why it happens and what it really means.

DISNEYLAND PARIS: EDITOR REVIEW

If 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.

Navigating Divorce: Essential Tips to Support Your Children

Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally turbulent time for all involved, especially for children who may struggle to understand and cope with the changes happening in their family dynamics. As a family lawyer at JMW, I’ve witness firsthand how parents sometimes struggle to navigate their children through these changes. However, I’ve also seen how parents can make a significant difference by providing the right support and guidance. Here are some tips to help parents navigate divorce while prioritizing their children’s wellbeing:

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...

Russell Kane & Lindsey Kane

“IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT COUPLES IN SOCIETY DO, IF THEY AGREE TO ROLLING AROUND IN THEIR HIPPY BED, LETTING THEIR BABY SUCK ON THEIR T**S UNTIL YOU’RE BOTH 60, IF THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT – NO ONE SHOULD JUDGE ANYONE, I JUST THINK IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT TO AGREE ON HOW YOU WANT TO RAISE YOUR KID BEFOREHAND.”

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.

Interview with Ashley James

Talented 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.

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.

THE POWER OF MANIFESTATION BY OLI DUNN

Oli Dunn for BROOD MAGAZINE © TOM Pitfield Photography  “You can do whatever you want to!” The Power Of Manifestation.... ✏️ This is a topic I get VERY excited when talking about, I LOVE talking about manifestation, especially when I’m feeling aligned and in full...

Emma Neville – Philanthropist, counsellor, WIFE and doting Mum of two

Emma Neville and her two daughters she shares with football legend Gary Neville © TOM PITFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BROOD MAGAZINEPhilanthropist, qualified counsellor, wife, and doting Mum of two “the first big thing that I did for them was a fundraiser which was 3 days, 3...

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.

£1,081.227 raised at this year’s Dr Michael Josephson MBE Farewell Ball

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel was transformed last night for a dazzling celebration of philanthropy and performance, as friends, supporters, and celebrity guests gathered at the Dr Michael Josephson MBE Farewell Ball raising £1,081.227 for children’s charities across the North-West.

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.

Recharge Through Nature’s Medicine: Cacao Ceremonies

Cacao ceremonies have gained popularity for their potential physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental benefits, all of which can contribute to a deeper connection with oneself, enhanced creative flow, self-expression, and self-acceptance. Here’s a breakdown of these benefits:

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.

CHEMMY ALCOTT

Inspirational Mum of two, and BBC Ski Sunday Presenter, Chemmy Alcott, went down in history as being the first British Ski racer to win a world cup run, and she is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever skiers.

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