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The five words that turned my day around
With five little words, my mum turned my day around; she reminded me that things weren't always as bad as they felt. And now I think we should spread the spirit.
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Dealing with the holiday season when you're newly separated
As the holiday season approaches, I face my first ever Christmas as a single parent. Interestingly, though, it’s not with the emotions you might anticipate.
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Forgive me mothers, for I have sinned
As mothers, we should all stick together. But to pay penance for my thought crimes, I’m opening the book to divulge my own judgmental views and less-than-perfect parenting habits.
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Gifts for the mum-to-be or new mother who has everything
In order to be a little bit different and think somewhat outside the usual gift box, why not give one of these to the pregnant woman or new mum who seemingly has it all?
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Popular baby names of 2013: TV and movies up, royals down
Breaking Bad, The Great Gatsby and Game of Thrones are all inspiring baby names in the UK this year – but royal names are on the decline.
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