For some, having a baby can be traumatic – with long-lasting psychological implications. So the NHS are offering birth reflections; inviting new mums to talk through what happened during childbirth. Stacey Oakes tells us why this is so important…
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Family
Forget the spring clear-out, it’s all about a summer refresh. So we asked Alina Ghost – author of award-winning interiors blog Fairytale Pretty Picture – to share the four hottest interior trends right now…
Wellbeing
After a year spent trying to conceive naturally, Sunita and her husband sought treatment. They were told to start IVF and given a 10% chance of conceiving. They were in that 10%. Here’s their story…
Wellbeing
If mornings are your most productive working time, what happens when a baby comes along and you need to catch up on sleep? Nicky Raby shares some brilliant tips for becoming productive in the evening…
Family
We asked three seasoned festival goers – founder of BFLF family raves Hannah Saunders, music journalist Jude Rogers and festival headwear designer Emma Read – how to do festivals with kids in tow. Their tips are top notch…
Work Life
Capturing a couple’s wedding day is an important job, every moment – beautiful, emotional, passionate – matters. Here, Holly Wicks explains the lengths she’ll go to for the perfect shot and what it’s like making wedding videos with her best friend…
Wellbeing
Do you sometimes wish you could press ‘pause’ on life to get a few things done? Well, Helen Packham has written an article for us on exactly that: how to find more time, more energy and to increase productivity…
Work Life
Amanda Attrell spent years working her way up the career ladder and found herself at the top: as a partner at a law firm. But she felt anxious, stressed and tired. So she quit and had a huge career change…
Wellbeing
A mother of two, Jenn McRobbie was enjoying life until she turned 38 and noticed one of her breasts looked different. The diagnosis confirmed her worst fear: cancer. Following a mastectomy and chemo, she’s been given the all-clear. She tells us how it feels to be a cancer survivor…
Work Life
Bo&Bel launched with a range of teething jewellery for mums to wear (and babies to chew on) but they soon realised dads were being left out. Here, founder Vicki Hodges writes about building a business after having twins and creating a collection for dads…