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Can what you eat change the bacteria in your gut for the better? Dr Michael Mosley has been finding out which foods and drinks can make the most difference. The gut microbiome – the diverse community of bacteria that inhabits […]
We’ve all been there, furiously scrubbing at a stain that just refuses to budge. It doesn’t have to be so elbow-achingly hard. If you do your research well enough, you’ll be able to pick out which stain removers on the […]
Here are five ideas to help family gatherings become more enjoyable for everyone. 1 Encourage Interaction with Grandma and Grandad The bond between children and grandparents is a very special one. And family gatherings are great time to nurture […]
5 Tips to Get Kids to Believe in Santa Claus Again Here’s 5 inventive (and fun!) ways to help children believe in Santa Claus again. You can recreate the Christmas magic! Oh dear, it’s happened – someone has let the […]
Family Stress And Child’s Temper Extremes Contribute To Anxiety And Depression In Children *Georgia Pavlopoulou (Ph.D c. in Psychology)has selected interesting pieces of research for all parents /carers from Science Direct. She has also selected some powerful exercises on mindfulness […]
In the early 1990s Mark Channon was working at a London bar, when a friend taught him a technique to remember names. At the time, Channon, who was an aspiring actor, could remember lines for a performance, but had a […]
How to sleep on a long-haul flight 1. Opt to fly on a Boeing 787 if possible. It uses higher air pressure to boost the levels of oxygen in your bloodstream, improving comfort. 2. Organise a busy day before the […]
Top 5 Christmas Films Christmas tales don’t always have to be read from a book, here are some of our favourite films to share with your children during this festive period 1 Elf The story of Buddy, played by Will […]
There are many reasons kids should play outside, from expressing creativity to running freely to making messes without worrying about dirtying the house. In addition to these fun reasons, there are also many health benefits that make outdoor play great […]
It’s easy for parents, nannies and kids to get cabin fever when stuck inside all day. Plan some indoor games and activities to help make the time fly by when you’re cooped up. Indoor activities don’t have to be boring […]