Kids as young as 6 months are aware of race. New book suggests we need to talk about it.

New research suggests children instinctively discriminate based on appearance and white parents are not helping their kids be ‘colour blind’ by ignoring the issue of race. New book Nurtureshock from Po Brosnson and Ashley Merryman challenges many of the basic assumptions parents hold true about raising children. The book discusses a 2007 study in The [...]

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New mum and feeling low? Nutritionist, Jean Branch explains how a good diet can help

Depression can be linked into poor eating habits, and unfortunately post-natally many of us tend to put our own needs last, forgetting that keeping ourselves well is a huge priority.  How can you help anyone else if you’re collapsing on the floor? (You know you’re all guilty ladies!) Personally, I feel that so many of [...]

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Fabulous Melvita products giveaway

We’ve been raving about them. Marion Cotillard loves them. Now you can bag some for yourself. Melvita (meaning honey and life in French) have just launched in the UK and to celebrate we have 10 fabulous Melvita products to giveaway. To be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is to [...]

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5.5% off all slings from Sling Jax for Mumzine readers

If you are in the market for a sling you have got to check out Sling Jax, they have a massive range to choose from and you can hire as well as buy. Mumzine readers can get a 5.5% discount at Sling Jax by using code ‘mumzine’ at the checkout. There are plenty of benefits [...]

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Keep up with Les Francais. Melvita launches in UK today.

Skin looking dry, flaky and parched from the constant central heating and bracing the elements this winter? Fret no more (it will only increase those lines), nourishing natural skin relief arrives in the UK today, with the launch of the largest beauty brand en France, Melvita. This family run business founded in 1983, by biologist [...]

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New paternity leave law: Parents will be able to share time of with babies

New mothers will be able to transfer the second half of their year-long maternity leave to the father, the government has confirmed. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills said the changes would take effect from April 2011. Under the plan, if a mother returns to work, the father could take six months off with [...]

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Ethical ideas for Valentines Day ideas that don’t cost the earth

This year I am going to be in Thailand for Valentines Day so I need to make sure that I leave something romantic but ethical for my green husband. 1. Etsy is the perfect place to get a truly unique gift for yourself or your other half with a totally clear conscience about where it [...]

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Postnatal depression, treated naturally

One of the most memorable things my midwife told me was that three days after giving birth, the pregnancy hormone feast drops suddenly into a hormone famine. It’s common for women to feel low and tearful at this time. She was spot on, I literally cried rivers come day four. There was nothing I could [...]

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Annabel Karmel ready meals laced with sugar and salt

Child nutrition guru – Annabel Karmel has been criticised for adding sugar and salt to her ready meals for toddlers. Annabel Karmel has sold millions of books guiding parents on how to wean children on to healthy food. However, it has emerged that her Eat Fussy ready meals are laced with added sugar and salt. [...]

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Parents setting up own schools out of desperation. Read their stories.

Fed up with their educational options, more and more parents are determined to build their own local schools. But is this really the answer to our classroom crisis? In the past two years, Lesley Surman has become a campaigner. She has organised a car convoy, a silent protest march through her town hall and the [...]

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