Here are some ideas for days out when it’s raining. And a few indoor-ish ‘days out’ when it’s really coming down.
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Understanding Geriatric Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, and Everything in Between
We’re joined by Kate Sheppard, who wrote this article to help reduce some of the stigma associated with geriatric pregnancy.
A Tea-Lovers Guide To The Perfect Cuppa For New Parents
New parents: How good is that feeling when you manage to get that first sip of tea in an otherwise chaotic morning? As...
Simple, healthy, and colourful Summer Snack ideas for kids
Summer means the kids will be asking for snacks again and again! We’ve got you covered! From Frubik’s Cubes to cucumber boats
The MMR vaccine and your child
What is the MMR vaccine and how serious can measles, mumps and rubella be for our children? Dr Hélène Brown shines some light on the subject.
One thing about parenting that nobody prepares you for
We asked our community ‘What’s the one thing about parenting that nobody prepares you for?’ and were overwhelmed by the response
9 genius travel hacks when you have small children
Travel plans can become chaotic when you have little ones! Here are 9 inspiring travel hacks for parents with small children.
11 Wonderfully cute and super simple summer crafts for kids
From the cutest ice lolly creation station to bright popping hand print blooms. Here are 11 adorable summer crafts for kids
Top tips if your toddler is a fussy eater
If your toddler is a fussy eater it can be super stressful. So we’ve put together some top tips to help make mealtimes less of a battle
Happity’s roots and how we’re growing
Let us tell you more about how we came to create Happity – and why we think there is such an incredible opportunity for parents up and down the country!
Being told your child has autism -This is family
“I’m a talker, I wear my heart on my sleeve. But when you suspect your child has autism – and don’t yet know – it can be hard to talk about. You don’t want to give them a label, especially if your suspicions are wrong!”
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
A diary of a miscarriage – This is family
Emma shares her diary of a miscarriage. And how hard she found it. She is sharing her story because she knows that it is something that so many new parents will go through but also something that we don’t talk about enough. Here’s her story. Trigger Warning: This blog contains sensitive topics that may be triggering for others. Please read with caution and any necessary discretion needed.
Raising children in the climate crisis – This is family
“So, how to teach our children about their civil rights, their fragile future, the climate crisis and equip them with the life skills they may need in the event of societal collapse without panicking them and taking away their innocent childhoods?”
-Holly Cullen-Davies
IVF at 40: Our journey – This is family
“Fast forward five years with many fails and two miscarriages, we were now with our fourth clinic… Inside I was more affected than I thought. I was still holding on to a lot of grief.”
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.
Recovery from PND – Emily’s story
Emily Tredget, co-founder of Happity, shares her story of recovery from PND. So other mums feel less alone and find their way to recovery too
My PND recovery: Talking, tea and tambourines
One mum opens up about PND and her journey to recovery. She hopes others will feel less alone and know that if she can recover they can too
PND, PTSD and postnatal anxiety – This is family
“I was so worried that if I told people, they would take my son away. ” Lisa shares her experiences with PND, PTSD and Postnatal Anxiety