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The mother and baby bond is one of the strongest human bonds. The maternal bond begins during pregnancy. Many women are unprepared for the rush of unconditional love they experience when they first hold their newborn. What creates this magical bond between a mother and her newborn baby? The answer includes both physical and emotional factors.Physical Bonding Physical bonding begins when a mother first holds her newborn.  Doctors know the importance of having the new mother feed her newbo …

Assembling flat-pack furniture If DIY isn’t your forte, being landed with the task of creating a piece of furniture from a box containing a few obscure pieces may initially seem like an impossible task however with the right knowledge and preparation it can actually be pretty simple. We’ve put together some of our top tips for assembling flat pack furniture to make the whole experience run a lot smoother and you never know; you may actually enjoy it. Preparation is Key Before starting to ass …

When Do The Clocks Change? In the UK the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM on the last Sunday in March (27th), and backwards 1 hour at 2:00 AM on the last Sunday in October (31st) as of the official government website. In the UK, the main purpose of the clocks changing is to make better use of the daylight. The clocks go forwards and backward once a year. When Do The Clocks Go Backwards? October 31st is the day the clocks go backwards this year, marking the end of daylight saving and …

The Big Draw is a literacy charity which promotes the universal language of drawing as a tool for learning and expression; since The Big Draw Festival was launched in 2000 it has helped 4 million people get into drawing as a form of expression. Beginning on 1st October The Big Draw festival encourages people all around the world to get drawing! Craft activities are extremely beneficial for children and adults alike; they help to foster a number of skills such as communication, listenin …

Did you know that more than a quarter of all dinners eaten every night in the UK contain no meat or fish? Vegetarianism is on the rise and, with so many health benefits going along with the diet, it’s no surprise that more and more families are choosing to ditch the meat. If you’re interested in cutting down on meat or cutting it out completely, here are some reasons why it’s great along with five of our favourite kid-friendly veggie recipes. Why should your family go vege …