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Family

Children need boundaries, discipline and to understand the word NO

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There’s something Annie Ridout is finding increasingly frustrating. Why are parents no longer telling their kids the difference between right and wrong, and that it’s not OK to hurt other children?

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Annie Ridout 3rd November 2020
Family

When your kid has a lie-in so you assume he is seriously ill

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A child having a lie-in should be cause for celebration. So why do we instead start panicking that there’s something seriously wrong, and preparing ourselves for a trip to A&E?

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Annie Ridout 27th May 2020
Family

Divorce: doing it for the kids

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“For our children to thrive, they need to witness their parents living happy, fulfilled lives. For some people, it may be that marriage problems are compromising their happiness.” Divorce coach Lucy Williamson on why separating is sometimes the best thing for the kids…

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Annie Ridout 8th April 2020
Family

Why mothers work while they’re on holiday

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A new culture of taking annual leave to catch up with a mounting workload got Annie Ridout thinking about why mothers end up working while on family holidays. Here’s are some possible reasons they take work away with them…

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Annie Ridout 20th February 2020
Family

I didn’t know what an ectopic pregnancy was until I had one

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When Scarlett Russell discovered she was pregnant, she and her partner Chris were delighted – they had conceived quickly. But they soon discovered the pregnancy was ectopic and a harrowing process began…

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Contributing Writer 24th September 2019
Family, Work Life

There’s one reason I’m finding third-time motherhood quite easy

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Initially, on becoming pregnant with her third baby, Annie Ridout was overjoyed. But then the panic set in: how was she going to look after three kids and a new business? Fortunately, it’s all working out rather nicely… 

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Annie Ridout 6th September 2019
Family

This beautiful letter was left for a new mother after she gave birth

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A midwife left this letter by the bed of a new mother after she gave birth. Whether you’re a first, second or third-time mum, the message will still resonate. But prepare to shed some tears, especially if you’ve just given birth…

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Annie Ridout 17th August 2019
Family

My third baby was induced and it was an incredible experience

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After two medicalised births, Annie Ridout went in to be induced with her third baby fairly clear on how the birth would unravel. But it took a surprising turn and ended up being the most empowering of all three births, despite an early induction…

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Annie Ridout 16th August 2019
Family

I don’t want my pregnant body to be ‘blooming’ or ‘big’ or anything else

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As Annie Ridout’s body becomes transformed by pregnancy, strangers can’t seem to help themselves from commenting. Usually with: “God, you’re huge.” Here’s why the commentary needs to stop…

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Annie Ridout 23rd May 2019
Family

Kite app’s founder opens up about postnatal bipolar disorder

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After Hannah Hardy-Jones had her first baby, she became very mentally unwell. She was diagnosed with bipolar and told her manic high would be followed by a depressive episode. Hannah opens up about her experience, and explains how this led to her creating an app for mothers…

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Annie Ridout 9th May 2019

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