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A mother of three boys and a medical NHS doctor for 16 years. I've spent my professional and personal life giving advice in my consultations, in my friendships, writing magazine articles, delivering lectures and teaching medical students. I have developed my interests in health and education, gaining a diploma in children's health, as well as my MBBS medical degree and MRCGP degree in General...

A mother of three boys and a medical NHS doctor for 16 years. I've spent my professional and personal life giving advice in my consultations, in my friendships, writing magazine articles, delivering lectures and teaching medical students. I have developed my interests in health and education, gaining a diploma in children's health, as well as my MBBS medical degree and MRCGP degree in General...

I know Mr T will agree with the title of this post (runs and hides) but my boys are always growing! It's always in the holidays I realise just how much and how few 'home' clothes they have. We have nursery and school uniform coming out of our ears but nothing much to wear at home. Cue a trip to Primark where I picked up some of their essential tees priced around £1.90 each for the age 7+ sizing...

Livvy wants Rabbity. She’s screaming her bloody head off. “I WANT RABBITY! I WANT RABBITY! MUM-MUM! GET IT!” Do you know who Rabbity is? Because I haven’t got a clue. By his name, I think I can assume he is a rabbit. But he’s not going to be real, I can assure you of that. No live animals in the house. That’s my law. Because my very sensibilities hang by a mere thread and one more...

5.50am – Wake up call provided courtesy of my oldest who strolls in, kisses me on the cheek and gets in at the foot end of the bed, firmly planting both two cold feet against my, previously cosy legs making it impossible to go back to sleep…which is neither here nor there really considering… Shortly followed by 5.55am – my youngest wakes and lets me, and everyone else in the street know...

I have a mission. A mission of mercy for many. Well that's my belief. I spend £20,000, underwent 4 rounds of painful and invasive treatment and wrote a flippin' book about my experience, before I realised my condition even had a name! Secondary Infertility. Of course I read and researched but I looked under, Fertility, IVF and Trying for a Second Baby - never once did I come across the term...

Whatever your religious or moral beliefs , a christening is a very special time for you as a parent, for your child and for your family as well. The timing and nature of the ceremony or event is entirely up to you as a new parent to decide on. Even though this sounds rather overwhelming, this is an opportunity to welcome your new bundle of joy into the world while surrounded by all your closest...

Thinking about the future can be a scary prospect, especially with the financial hardships and growing dangers which are present in today’s world. There is only so much that parents can do for their children to ensure a secure and safe life for their futures. However, taking certain precautionary steps can give you peace of mind to prepare your family for what the future holds. Building a strong...

Over 35% of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, the main greenhouse gas which causes climate change, comes from everyday appliances and activities in your home. Here’re a few tips on how you can make your home more eco-friendly and reduce you and your families carbon footprint. Triple glazing Triple glazed windows are even more energy-efficient than modern double glazing and can reduce your...

As technology continues to dominate our lives more and more, kids are spending more time on social media and online than with their family and friends on a face-to-face basis. Being a parent, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you twice how hard it is to pluck your teenage kids away from their various screens. Where do we as parents fit in to their online routine? Not to mention, vital members of...