If your child is particular about what they eat – or a ‘fussy eater’ – you’ll know that getting from breakfast through to dinner can be a challenge. Emma Sheppard speaks to parents and experts about fussy eating and how to overcome it…
Author: Emma Sheppard
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Whether you’re a mountain biking fanatic, whiskey aficionado, lover of the great outdoors, or fancy yourself as the next Lewis Hamilton – we have something for you. Emma Sheppard – on activity holidays for adults…
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Can hypnosis help mothers to give birth pain-free? Emma Sheppard speaks to the experts and the women using this technique, and looks into where hypnobirthing originated (clue: the 1800s, before anaesthesia)…
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As temperatures in the UK continue to drop (and Christmas planning gets FRANTIC), it’s easy to dream of a winter break to sunnier shores… Make that dream a reality, using journalist and travel writer Emma Sheppard’s guide to short haul winter sun destinations…
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Adele’s recent revelation about postnatal depression was a comfort to women the world over, as it showed that successful, talented, rich women can suffer too. But less talked about is paternal postnatal depression, affecting one in ten dads…
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With a growing trend for doulas acting as second birth partners during childbirth, Emma Sheppard asks what the role entails, where the boundaries lie between midwife and doula and why so many mothers are choosing to pay for extra help during labour…
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To end The Early Hour’s homage to Sweden (#swedishweek), Emma Sheppard – who yesterday listed some amazing places to stay if you visit – shares the best things to do while you’re there…
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Throughout the week, we’ve covered Swedish design, fashion, food, music, film… but if you fancy taking a trip to Sweden yourself, travel writer Emma Sheppard has found some amazing places to stay…