With such a large brood, big family health is very important, if bugs and germs enter the house it could be a few weeks before they leave, and travel around everyone, making for a very unpleasant time, therefore finding ways to help prevent coughs and colds and minor ailments are extremely important, to ensure healthy happy kids and also a mum too!
I used to work in the office next to the Height and Weight measurement team, you know the dreadful people who go round and take measurements of all reception and year six children. I know there is mixed opinions on this scheme, and I must admit I was a little dubious to begin with, however … Read more
Being a mum can often mean we have very little time for ourselves. But, being responsible for children, a home and often work commitments. We still need to ensure that we take good care of our health and wellbeing to ensure that we can be at our best for everyone else. So I thought I … Read more
If you are a regular reader of Hex Mum Plus 1, you will know that Asa and I very rarely watch television and prefer to settle down once the children are asleep and watch a good film, so when we were asked if we would like to Escape The January Blues and watch some fabulous … Read more
You have to admit, in today’s modern world, we’re all really busy Mums. Gone are the days (if they ever existed at all), where you could drop your little one at school, leisurely clean up, have a long lunch, or going to work, and then be finished in time to pick them up again and … Read more
Today I have a guest post from Jen, who blogs over at Just Average Jen, a lifestyle and food blog by Jen, who lost over 10 stone dropping from a whopping size 30 to a slinky size 6-8 just by eating more healthily. Jen shares her tips, recipes and reviews on everything linked to weight … Read more
When it comes to the morning after pill, it can be tricky to separate fact from fiction. Myths and rumours can make it difficult to know what’s true and what’s not, leading to misunderstanding and confusion. Here are three morning after pill myths debunked. 1. It’s difficult and embarrassing to get hold of Many women … Read more
When you become a mum, you have very little free time. This means that when it comes to doing things for yourself, such as shedding a few extra pounds, it can be a struggle. When you’ve got to balance your family and work commitments, often you’re left with very little free time for yourself. This … Read more
There are many adults that are juggling caring for their own children, as well as taking care of their own parents, according to a new survey by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, one in four people aged 40-60 spend more time looking after the health of others than their own. 17 per cent admit that … Read more
Now that we are into autumn, the weather will be getting colder. And that means only one thing. The chances of your kids falling sick are going to increase! It is important not to panic when your kids fall sick. Normally, they will just have a common cold or flu which will go after a … Read more