Babies of depressed mums ‘face bigger risk of asthma’

Babies of depressed mums ‘face bigger risk of asthma’: Pregnant women who suffer mental health issues such as anxiety may give birth to children with greater chance of developing asthma, study finds Children aged 10 can be almost twice as likely to suffer from asthma   Hormones released by women because of stress may affect their … Read more

Mums who give birth in their 30s or 40s have longer, healthier lives

Mature mums live longer: Women who give birth to their last child in their 30s or 40s have longer, healthier lives, study claims Researchers studied around 1,200 women either in or undergoing menopause  Found women who has their last child later in life also had longer telomeres  These structures on chromosomes protect genetic material from … Read more

Mum’s genius ‘four-gift rule’ is praised by hundreds of parents online

‘Want, need, wear, read’: Mum’s ‘genius’ gift rule is praised by hundreds of parents online – and it’s perfect for birthdays and Christmas A savvy mum has shared her ‘four-gift rule’ she uses with her daughter   Jypsie asks what she wants and needs, along with something to wear and read This ensures the kids aren’t … Read more

Super organised mum’s simple trick for saving money on her family holiday divides the internet

Super organised mum’s simple trick for saving money on her family holiday divides the internet Super organised mum has revealed her money-saving trick for family trip away She wanted to surprise her three young sons with a mini weekend getaway  So she decided to pre-package all their snacks to help her save time and money … Read more

Mums who have transformed their bodies share how to lose five kilos in a month

A group of Australian mothers have shared their best weight loss tips after transforming their bodies, so you can lose five kilos by the end of October. The women all believe that significant loss of fat comes down to controlling your portions, avoiding added sugar and trying to incorporate movement into your everyday life. Mother-of-five … Read more

Mum’s genius grout cleaning trick leaves her bathroom walls sparkling clean in seconds

‘I couldn’t believe my eyes’: Mum’s ‘genius’ and VERY simple grout cleaning trick leaves her rental bathroom walls sparkling in minutes A mum has shared how she ‘cracked the code’ on how to clean shower grout   Posting online, she resorted to using bicarb soda mixed with Domestos bleach She said the mixture worked remarkably well … Read more

Health: Anxious mums can pass on their stress to their babies, scientists warn

Anxious mums can pass on their stress to their babies — leaving them with an ’emotional imprint’ that can scar them for life, scientists warn Depression and changeable moods impact 10–20% of expecting and new mums This can negatively impact the mother’s role in their child’s early development German experts studied anxious or depressed mothers’ kids … Read more

Katie Price’s daughter Princess, 13, dutifully pushes her mum’s wheelchair to the hair salon

Katie Price’s daughter Princess, 13, dutifully pushes her mum’s wheelchair to the hair salon before snapping selfies during pamper session By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 11:34 BST, 4 September 2020 | Updated: 12:46 BST, 4 September 2020 Katie Price treated her daughter Princess to a pamper session on Friday.  The former glamour model, 42, … Read more

Mums join forces to fight for tragic sons PC Andrew Harper and crash victim Harry Dunn 

Mothers for justice: Pair join forces to fight for tragic sons PC Andrew Harper and crash victim Harry Dunn Adlam’s son PC Andrew Harper died when he was dragged by a getaway car  Charlotte Charles, the mother of Harry Dunn, has become friends with Adlam   Harry Dunn was killed when his motorbike crashed into a … Read more

Single mums retire on tiny sums compared with other women and men

Single mums are retiring on pensions a third the size of other women’s and an eighth the size of men’s typical retirement pots, new research shows. Before retirement, mothers bringing up children alone are more likely to hold a job than the average adult, but tend to be employed in low-paid part-time roles that fit … Read more