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What Helps New Parents Manage Intrusive Thoughts?
Are you a new parent who’s struggling with intrusive thoughts? Learn more about how to manage your thoughts with mum of two Kate Sheppard.
13 Thrifty And Eco-Friendly Ways To Clear Out Your Child’s Old Clothes
Are you wanting to clear out your child’s old clothes in an eco-friendly way? Read on for 13 thrifty top tips.
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.
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
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.”
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
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
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.
9 ways to support someone through PND
Effective ways to support someone you love through postnatal depression (PND). How to help them through and on their way to recovery
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
9 easy Easter crafts for toddlers
Super cute Easter crafts you’d be hopping mad not to try. From egg box bunnies to chirpy chicks – all perfect Easter crafts for toddlers
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!
Breastfeeding tips for new mums – This is family
Anita shares with us twelve breastfeeding tips for new mums. They are things she’s learnt, and are accessible for anyone about to embark on this chapter.