When a grandparent is beginning to struggle with the loss of mental capacity that comes with dementia, it can be very confusing for children in the family. Even very young children need to make sense of their world, and questions are common. Most parents start off by pretending that there’s nothing…
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Welcome to the latest instalment in my Birth Stories feature. Today Charlie from RealGirlRamblings tells the tale of her assisted birth. WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME THE REALITY OF AN ASSISTED BIRTH? On our way to a baby massage class one spring morning with our napping babies snuggled in the…
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I don’t know about you but I’m desperately spotting those first few signs of spring at the moment – roll on sunshine and flowers! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about. We all know how useful reviews can be.…
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We are huge Grobag fans. We have used them for all 4 children over the last 11 years, and they have aided safe and secure sleep over that time. I just wouldn’t use anything else now. They stop blankets being kicked off, they maintain body temperature and they have become…
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Being at home doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re stuck at home because of bad weather, a day off from work, lack of transportation or simply have nothing else to do, there are plenty of activities to help you pass the time. Enjoy your day at home by trying one…
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