Past Magazine Articles

 

Issue 8 - Sept/Oct 08

Child Dynamix

Claire Boynton

Child Dymamix – fun for the children of Hull and East Riding “Playing is extremely important for children,” says Naomi Bedworth of Hull based Child Dynamix. “It improves their self esteem, allows them to relax ...

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Issue 8 - Sept/Oct 08

Halloween

Jessica Ruston

Get inspiration from our guide to having a happy Halloween with ideas for frightening food and drink, creepy costumes, and gruesome games, as well as local special events. And learn about some of East Riding’s ...

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Issue 8 - Sept/Oct 08

Product review - toddler cds

Emily and Zack/ Jane and Ben

We review: CDs for toddlers Wriggle and Giggle: A Little Bit of MADness – songs and rhymes from MAD Academy Mum’s Review: by Emily and Zack Zack loved the Wriggle and Giggle CD – he’s ...

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Issue 8 - Sept/Oct 08

Returning to learning

Jessica Ruston

Returning to Learning: The Ultimate ‘Me’ Time We open the books on the world of adult education. By Jessica Ruston Whether you want to get a degree or learn hairdressing, improve your literacy or gain ...

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Issue 8 - Sept/Oct 08

Sex post children

Catherine Cooke

Sex: how to keep the sparkle post-children By Catherine Cooke Statistics are funny things. Did you know that British people have sex on average 149 times a year? That’s nearly three times a week. Every ...

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Issue 8 - Sept/Oct 08

System addicts

Claire Boynton

System Addicts: mums who can’t get enough buggies By Claire Boynton There was a time when a pram was for life. Our Mums bought a coach-built pram that was used for every child in the ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

A parents guide to social networking

Jessica Ruston

A Parent’s Guide to Social Networking MySpace, facebook, bebo, flickr, blogs, twitter, YouTube... the last few years have seen a huge surge in the popularity of ‘social networking’ sites. And while they’re not just for ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

Be water smart

Claire Boynton

BE WATER SMART Every parent knows that the combination of water and children is a seductive but potentially lethal mix. Drowning is the second leading cause of injury and death for children in Europe, with ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

Birthday party survival guide

Catherine Cook

Party Politics The Birthday Party Survival Guide By Catherine Cook Birthday parties – every child looks forward to them with eager anticipation. Parents lie awake sobbing at the mere thought. The pressure on parents to ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

Flat head syndrome

Claire Boynton

Flat Head Syndrome By Claire Boynton Babies’ skulls are very soft; they need to be so that they can cope with the birth process. Babies’ skulls, however can sometimes become misshapen because of pressure on ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

Kids club

Claire Boynton

Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays can be a real pain; it’s even worse for those parents who work. Days at relative’s houses can be a real trial for young children who want ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

Perfect picnics

Jessica Ruston

Panic-free Picnics A sunny day in England –it must be time for a picnic… Make yours panic-free with our guide. Location, Location, Location Think about where you’re going to go - somewhere with public loos ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

Product review - wonderbib

Helen and Amelia

Having a baby with bad reflux has meant that I have got through a large variety of bibs in all shapes and sizes, and I wish I had discovered the Wonderbib sooner. They come in ...

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Issue 7 July/August 08

The ABC of potty training

Catherine Cook

The ABC of Potty Training By Catherine Cook There comes a time in every child’s life when it’s time to wave nappies goodbye. Toilet training is a momentous and frankly terrifyingly mysterious milestone in the ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

A Parent's guide to St Stephen’s

Claire Boynton

Proudly proclaimed as Hull’s new high street, St Stephen’s shopping centre has graced Ferensway for the past 8 months. Have you been? Have you been back? Whilst St Stephens has very successfully cornered the market ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

Could you foster?

Jessica Ruston

National Fostering Fortnight runs from 12th- 25th May. But what does taking a foster child or children into your home really mean for you and your family, and what should you consider first? Could there ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

Family Holiday Review - Coombe Mill

Claire Boynton

In my experience, family holidays are always a bit of a hit and miss affair. Whether it’s hotel crèches or holiday camps in the UK, our experience has always been that – at best – ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

Hypnobirthing - weird or wonderful?

Catherine Cooke

When I first read about the use of hypnotherapy in labour I admit I was fairly sceptical. I had an image of Matt Lucas dressed up as his Little Britain Kenny Craig hypnotist character, swinging ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

Ideas for Fussy Eaters

Annabel Karmel

Anyone with children will know that when it comes to eating, fuss is often high on the menu. It’s not surprising then that we can lose heart when our children turn their noses up at ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

Product Review – Lupilu Toddler Toilet Seat

Claire Boynton

Potty training is never an easy time. Charlie has been a bit reluctant to make the leap from nappies to pants, not least because, despite wanting to use the grown up toilet, he’s always been ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

Recipes for Fussy Eaters

Annabel Karmel

ANNABEL’S YUMMY BURGERS Making your own Healthy Junk Food is one way to encourage fussy eaters to eat better-quality food. Adding tomato chutney to burgers gives them a delicious flavour. My children love these. Serve ...

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Issue 6 May/June 2008

We love Dads!

Jessica Ruston

Dads sometimes get a raw deal, don’t they? With complaints that they don’t do enough around the house, or that they don’t know where the nappy wipes are kept, let alone how to use them. ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

Ask The Midwife

Julie Green

I am having my first baby and I am a diabetic, I understand that my baby will be taken to the special care unit, I’m worried about how I will feel. When a mum with ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

Baking With Children

Claire Boynton

Cooking with mother is one of the most comforting memories of childhood. The messy delight of being elbow deep in dough and flour is irresistible. Presenting the finished article, often a bit messy and over-enthusiastically ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

Life Lessons - What have your children taught you?

Jessica Ruston

Most people know when they decide to start a family that the learning curve is likely to be steep. What they don’t always anticipate is the sheer randomness of the things you can end up ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

Little Sprouts - Get your kids involved in the garden

Catherine Cooke

Little Sprouts Way back when, many many years ago when I was a child, I can still remember the fascination of my first forays into gardening. Half an eggshell, complete with smiley face decorated by ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

Marvellous Mums, Dynamic Dads!

Claire Boynton

Did you know your child has his own, personal learning mentor? You! Did you realise that you are the most important asset in your child’s life, and that that your input dramatically improves your child’s ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

Mucky Little Monsters - Is Dirt Good?

Jessica Ruston

Allergic reactions in children are on the rise. From life-threatening nut allergies to less serious but distressing reactions to dust and pets, it can sometimes seem as though there are potentially dangerous irritants at every ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

Product Review: Lasinoh Breast Pump

Gail, Mum to Alex and James

When you open up the Lansinoh breast pump you will find: the pump, a manual, storage bags and various spare parts. The pump came ready assembled, which was nice. However, the manual gives a brilliant ...

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Issue 5 March/April 2008

We're Not Dragons! Meet the Mumtrepreneurs

Claire Boynton

A recent study by Axa found that 1 in 3 parents consider starting their own business after they have children, and 1 in 5 actually take the plunge. When you consider the benefits of fitting ...

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Issue 4 Jan/Feb 2008

Bloke's Guide to Birth

Jacky Robson - Midwife

Only got 5 minutes? Midwife Jacky Robson is here to offer some words of wisdom…. 1. Think about your feelings well in advance of the birth How do you feel about being present, do you ...

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Issue 4 Jan/Feb 2008

Groovy Baby

Claire Boynton

As the mother of a little boy who will never sit still, I know first hand how embarrassing it is trying to ensure that he quietly partakes in toddler classes. All the other children sit ...

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Issue 4 Jan/Feb 2008

Planning the Perfect Family Holiday: Advice from the Experts

Claire Boynton

We all have high expectations from a holiday. When you travel without children, even if everything goes hideously wrong it’s easy enough to retreat to the bar. But when you travel with children you have ...

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Issue 4 Jan/Feb 2008

Pocket Life Coach

Claire Burcham - Thrive Coaching

20% of people will break their new year's resolutions within a week of setting them and by the end of January this figure will increase to nearly 50%. If you want 2008 to be the ...

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Issue 4 Jan/Feb 2008

Stuck in a rut? Feel like you’re going nowhere?

Claire Boynton (Interview)

Nicky, you have an extraordinary story. Can you tell me about your early career? Extraordinary? True, but so has everybody these days. Normality is defunct, I think. I started at 16 selling shoes in a ...

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Issue 4 Jan/Feb 2008

The Yummy Mummy’s Family Handbook

Liz Fraser

Families, eh? What a nightmare: it’s all rude kids, dull marriages, oversized cars, arguments, stressful holidays, affairs, the school run, admin and break-ups – who would ever want to go through that?! Well, funnily enough ...

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Issue 3 Nov/Dec 2007

Christmas Disasters

Jessica Ruston

Christmas…warm fires, family meals, carefully wrapped presents…Or at least that’s what we like to think…If yours is usually more like a catalogue of drunken relatives, undercooked turkey and collapsing Christmas trees, then read on, you’re ...

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Issue 3 Nov/Dec 2007

Cloth Nappies

Generation One

Nappies. Before I had a baby, I never thought there was much to think about. Just buy them, use them, bin them. Simple, right? Wrong. There’s all the environmental stuff for a start. The UK ...

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Issue 3 Nov/Dec 2007

Feast!

Generation One

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without fabulous food. But that needn’t mean fighting your way through the supermarket, elbows out in self defence, to pick over the last few sprouts. Here in East Yorkshire we are ...

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Issue 3 Nov/Dec 2007

Going Greener – a beginner’s guide to eco living

Jessica Ruston

Eco-friendly, organic, food miles, recycling –we’re all familiar with these buzz words by now. And as parents, you’re likely to be concerned about how you can help look after the world you’ve brought your children ...

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Issue 3 Nov/Dec 2007

Solar Power at Home

Generation One

Using solar power at home seems like a step too far for the average suburban eco-warrior but, let’s face it, it’s something we all find intriguing. If you can heat your home, save the planet ...

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Issue 2 Sept/Oct 2007

Beyond Pot Plants: A Great Family Expedition

Generation One

I want to let you into a little secret, somewhere where my kids love to go – and believe me, we go often. Sandhills Garden Centre, on Wyton Road, Preston, is a fabulous place to ...

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Issue 2 Sept/Oct 2007

Food Allergies: Mum to the Rescue!

Generation One

When your child is diagnosed with multiple allergies, it can seem like a life sentence and an enormous relief at the same time, at last you know what is wrong. This is the story of ...

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Issue 2 Sept/Oct 2007

Home Delivery

Catherine Cooke

“Afterwards, we all sat around in my living room, eating chocolate cake and drinking tea, while I gave my daughter her first breastfeed”. Heather, a local mother, recalls the birth of her child at home. ...

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Issue 2 Sept/Oct 2007

Keep Your School Cool

Generation One

How to prepare your child – and yourself – for their first steps into the world of big school. I don’t remember my first day at school no matter how hard I rack my brains. ...

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Issue 2 Sept/Oct 2007

THE TWEENAGER – A USER’S GUIDE

Jessica Ruston

Harry Enfield’s creation of Kevin the Teenager set-off groans of recognition from parents all over the country when he first graced their screens in the nineties – if a greasy, sulky youth who’s favourite expression ...

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Issue 1 Jul/Aug 2007

Ask a Midwife / Ask a Health Visitor

www.midwivesonline.com | www.healthvisitors.com

Ask a Midwife I have been told that my baby's head is down in my pelvic area does this mean my baby's head is engaged? I have been getting bad back pains have been feeling ...

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Issue 1 Jul/Aug 2007

Holidays – Where to Start

Kate Calvert

Family Travel’s Kate Calvert offers 10 top tips for how to tackle the holidays. Get a holiday wrong on your own and you can always retire to the bar for consolation. Get it wrong with ...

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Issue 1 Jul/Aug 2007

How to be the Perfect Mother-in-Law

Jessica Ruston

You can choose your friends, but not your family. You can choose your husband or wife – but you also can’t choose their family. And when you start to look a little deeper, the mythical ...

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Issue 1 Jul/Aug 2007

It’s a Dad’s Life

Toby Libaert-Cox

Toby Libaert-Cox shares his experiences as a Stay At Home Dad I’ve been a Full Time Dad (my label of choice) for about 18 months since Sonia returned to work after her maternity leave had ...

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Issue 1 Jul/Aug 2007

Long Hot Summer? Top tips for Keeping Your Cool During Pregnancy

Jessica Ruston

Getting pregnant seemed like such a good idea back in December, didn’t it? A lovely baby, conceived after a romantic Christmas dinner, or on New Year’s Eve…what could be nicer? But being pregnant during the ...

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Issue 1 Jul/Aug 2007

Mum! I’m Bored

Generation One

100 things to do in the summer holidays in Hull and East Riding Its day two of the summer holidays, and the children start to whinge that they’re bored. Great, you think, only another forty ...

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