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3 ways to foster emotional intelligence in children: a parent’s perspective
There has been much talk in the news about mental health. #Bekind is everywhere. Question: How do...
Parenting while black: the challenge of overcoming Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome
Do you know what licks is? No, not the lovable kisses from your pet. Licks is what some Caribbean...
The value of being bored
The other day my daughter was happily playing with Lego. She was proud of her...
Tackling Childhood Obesity
I went on to BBC 5 Live Sunday Breakfast last week to give a parent’s perspective on the findings...
Guest Blog by Maryam al Serkal: getting beyond the parenting paradox “do as I say but not as I do”
Last month the kids and I reviewed 'Mira's Curly Hair' by Maryam al Serkal and Rebeca...
My natural hair during pregnancy
Today’s hot sunny weather has made me reminisce about the last time I was 5 months pregnant, but...
Expat life and tidying up
I started 2019 feeling as though 2018 didn’t amount to much. Despite my efforts, I...
Dream Toys’ Top 12 Toys Christmas 2018
Earlier this year I attended the London Toy Fair. It was mind-blowing the types on...
New Mum Fitness with Instructor Live and Kiddicare
As you may already know, after four years break I recently returned to the gym a few weeks ago....
So, you’re having a mixed race baby: a black mother’s experience
Did you watch at the Royal Wedding? I couldn’t help myself. I wanted to see the dress but a part...