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Aching About Abdominal Separation – This is Family
What is abdominal separation? Liz from Team Happity shares her experience of abdominal separation and her journey to recovery.
What Is Abdominal Separation And What Can I Do About It?
We spoke to Pilates and women’s health expert, Maiwenn Langlois of Kula Spirit Wellness, about abdominal separation.
Adopting a child with trauma – This is family
“The light bulb moment when our son realises he’s safe and loved after experiencing triggers -you can’t wipe that smile off my face. The distance that was created by trauma is healed. It’s a magical moment.”
I love offering childcare as a grandparent – This is family
Loraine discusses her experiences attending baby & toddler classes as a non-parent. All while also working part-time for the NHS! #ThisIsFamily
We don’t fit in a box – This is family
“Our family isn’t an unusual set up – not these days anyway. I just don’t really know what to call us. I don’t know what box we fit in. But then, all families are made up of people, and people don’t really fit in boxes, do they?”
-Anna Halsall
New mums are lonelier now than ever before
As a new parent you’re never alone but can be very lonely. Lockdown has meant that new muns are more lonelier now than ever before.
Find your tribe!
Loneliness is something that so many new mums (and dads) can feel. And it can be a huge factor in contributing to PND. Which is why, here at Happity, we want to create an easy way for parents to connect and find friendship and support.
Dads are not babysitters and other dad blunders
Dads are not babysitters! Find out why saying that they are gets new dad Stu’s goat! In this month’s Diary of a first time dad
3 cheap and easy dinner recipes for busy grown-ups
Meraymi returns to write for the Happity blog, and has been kind enough share some cheap and easy dinner recipes. Hope you’re hungry!
Bundlee review – A mum’s experience renting baby clothes
Babies outgrow clothes so fast it can be hard to keep up! It quickly can get very expensive! A genius rental service is trying to change that. Meet Bundlee.
The impact of the pandemic on new parents
Two year’s since the first lockdown and the pandemic has had a huge impact on new parents. A new report highlights the government’s response
The war in Ukraine: What you can do to help
Ways that you can help families and people affected by the war in Ukraine, including how to help your children if they are worried
Diary of a first time dad – Milestones or millstones?
‘ Dear Santa, please can my baby start crawling?’ Our first time dad (Stuart) has his wishes, but his friend’s advice leaves him somewhat cautious..
11 totally doable ways to fit self care into your day
It feels impossible to look after your kids and look after yourself- but here’s a few helpful ways to squeeze a bit of self-care into that busy schedule.