By Max Jennings Having launched app Hoop to help parents find out about thousands of activities happening locally, entrepreneur and parent to two girls Max Jenning knows all too-well the importance of getting out and about as a new parent. Here, he shares his expert tips on how to make the most of getting out… Read More
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Diary of a Dad: To Stick to an Inadvertently Entered Family Tradition, or Not?
By Ali Price We’ve got another dad diary for you this week – where second-time, expectant parent Ali shares his dilemma. Do him and his wife stick to a family tradition they inadvertently entered with their first-born? A Kardashian-esque, family naming theme of giving your child a name beginning with ‘M’. Read on to hear… Read More
The 100 Most Popular Baby Boy Names
While lots of parents might deliberately try to avoid super popular names, it’s pretty likely you will choose a name that falls within the top 100 – unless you’re after something really unique. We’ve compiled this handy list of the most popular baby boy names (according to the latest stats from ONS) – along with… Read More
10 Top Tips to Create an Effective Sleep Routine for New Parents
By Kasia Dudziuk With over 10 years experience as a Designer and Illustrator, Kasia recently launched new publishing company Little Creatures, where the team created the personalised children’s book ‘Goes to Sleep’. Wanting to help parents address some of the biggest challenges of childhood – like sleep, here, Kasia shares the key insights she’s gained… Read More
Diary of a Dad: Finding a Name that Combines Tradition with Fun
By George Berkowski In the latest blog in our ‘Diary of’ series, we’ve passed the baton to new dad George (or Jerzy). He talks about the interesting process him and his wife went through when choosing a baby name, from wanting a name that took inspiration from classic literature but also insisting on an element of… Read More