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ThomasLand

Wits end this Whitsun? Visit Drayton Manor!

May half term is hot on our heels and it won’t be long before we’re on the lookout for some fun for the whole family to make the most of the break from nursery, preschool and school.  With most venues and holiday companies shamelessly hiking their prices over the holiday period, there is one place…

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Giraffe

National Vegetarian Week at Giraffe: 2For1

To mark National Vegetarian Week, award-winning restaurant group Giraffe are offering 2-for-1 on all vegetarian main courses from 20th-24th May 2013. Start your day with a gourmet coffee and “The Western” Omelette with roasted vegetables and manchego cheese) or grab a super healthy Granola Breakfast Sundae washed down with a Sunrise smoothie. For lunch or…

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Second baby savvy: what we learn from our firstborn

For a first time mum, the arrival of her baby is an amazing time.  A myriad of emotions from awe and wonder, to shock and fear, from love and adoration to exhaustion and bewilderment.  Let’s be honest, even those of us with experience of little ones don’t really know what we’re doing until we have…

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I'm having your baby

Don’t Just Stand There…I’m Having Your Baby

BBC Three is looking for couples who are expecting a baby this July – November. We are looking for Dads-to-be who, under the guidance of professional midwives, would be willing to roll up their sleeves and become more involved during the pregnancy and birth process. Do you want your partner to be more of a…

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Big Mum Opinion

Be a part of the MumPanel BIG MUM Opinion study

Are you a mum with a Big Mum Opinion? If you are then you will love being a part of a new study into your brand satisfaction run by MumPanel Between now and the 22 May 2013, the Big Mum Opinion is asking mums in all parts of the UK to take part in the…

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Midwife holding newborn baby

New legislation set to destroy Independent midwives

Families, birth workers, midwives and midwifery groups from all over the U.K will take part in a protest outside Parliament on Monday 25th March at 11am in protest at EU legislation which will see the end of independent midwifery and drastically reduce the birth choices of all U.K families. A Department of Health consultation into…

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Family days out

Ten of the best Easter destinations

Easter will soon be here, and with it the promise of warmer days, sunshine (fingers crossed!) and lots of chocolate!!  If you’re busy planning what to do with your brood over the two week holiday we have a great round-up top spots to enjoy the great outdoors this Easter, from Britain’s best loved outdoor clothing…

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Baby in a premature baby unit

Bliss launch fund to improve family facilities for neonatal units

Bliss the special care baby charity is thrilled to be working with the True Colours Trust to launch a new grants programme to support the development of family-friendly facilities on neonatal units throughout the UK. Bliss and the True Colours Trust will provide over £250,000 over the next two years to support direct improvements on…

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Children growing up too soon

Childhood ends at 12 years!

Every now and then we step back and look at our children and realise how much they have grown.  Do you find yourself saying to nieces and nephews “haven’t you grown”, but it is not just a physical growth that appears to be affecting our children and their childhood. As our world is so full…

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The new must have “mummy business cards”

You know that your job as a mummy is the most important job in the world so why shouldn’t you take it seriously? The latest mummy craze to hit the UK from the States is for ‘mummy business cards’ – calling cards personalised with details about mums and their kids. Top Uses for your Mummy…

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