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5 things I’ve learned about motherhood
Acclaimed author (and Muddy favourite) Clover Stroud is in the midst of raising her 5 children. Miraculously she's found time to write a book about it all. Here's a taster.
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J’adore/ J’abhor
Parlez-vous teen slang? The language barrier has always been a problem when it comes to parent/child communications. Do you find the way your little darlings speak totally basic or, like, lit?
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Back to school blues
After a summer of freedom and fun, going back to school can be stressful for kids. Children's life coach Lisa Parkes gives her top tips to prepare kids for the new school year.
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How to tame your teen
Has your little darling become Kevin The Teenager? We've asked a top parenting expert for advice.
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Are your kids active enough?
Do you remember that news story a few weeks back about how exercise levels in children starts declining from seven years old? We’re all used to hearing about how teens, especially girls, lose their interest in sport as their hormones kick in and they become more self-conscious, but seven? I have thirteen-year-old boys and […]