Not A Frumpy Mum

Not A Frumpy Mum August 29, 2019

Slip Into Sleep

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. When sleeping is the only thing you want to do but the last thing you can do, the stress not to mention the side effects can be unbearable. Sleep is just so vital to our overall mental and physical health. It helps the body heal, it helps the brain process and it helps to regulate our emotional responses. If you’re someone who regularly suffers from bouts of insomnia, you’ll know first hand how debilitating night after night of tossing and turning can be on your overall well being. So, in this blog we’re looking…

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Not A Frumpy Mum August 28, 2019

Is A Dog Right For Your Family? Here’s What You Need To Think About

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Many families get to a stage where they would like to add to them, but not in the way of siblings or more children, and more in the way of fury companions. Children can often be the ones that make the suggestions first. Hearing about friends with pets, or taking more of an interest. But, a dog isn’t always going to be right for every family. Here are some of the things to think about if you are thinking of getting a pet dog. Image source – Pixabay – CC0 License What does the…

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Not A Frumpy Mum August 27, 2019

How to tell if Your Child is Happy at School

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Every parent hopes that their child is happy at school and enjoys learning. However, this may not always be the case and some children can find school a very challenging environment. To help you assess your child’s happiness at school, it is important to talk with your child regularly about their day and observe your child’s behaviour. Here is some helpful advice from Mount House School on some behaviour to look out for… 1. When your child arrives home from school, are they keen to tell you about their day. Do they want to share interesting facts that they have learnt in the classroom? This is a good…

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Not A Frumpy Mum August 26, 2019

Between-Baby Storage Solutions

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Image by Josh Willink – CC0 License Let’s face it mums; baby stuff is extortionate. By the time you’ve brought everything you need for a new arrival, you could be looking at debt and credit card bills through the roof. There are nappies and bottles, as well as bottle sterilisers and Moses baskets. And that’s before we even mention the number of clothes a baby needs. Clothes that, by the way, they’ll grow out of in what seems like a matter of days. Being a new parent is an expensive time, alright. That’s why,…

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Not A Frumpy Mum August 25, 2019

Does My Child Need a Tutor

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. We all want our children to have the best education, achievegood grades and succeed academically, but what if you begin to notice that their grades are slipping or that your child is reluctant to go to school? Is it time to consider the services of a private tutor to get them back on track? There are a number of benefits in hiring a private tutor. They can support your child in learning a particular subject or help to improve their overall academic abilities. When your child feels more confident in their knowledge and skills this can help to boost their self-confidence, as well as their performance at school. If…

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