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The Challenges of Raising a Child With ADHD and How to Overcome Them

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or you suspect that they might have ADHD, you will find that you have a lot of unique challenges to deal with as a parent. Being a parent is a challenge … [Read more...]

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When Is The Best Time To Consider Life Insurance?

There are some financial provisions and preparations that many of us know we’ll need at some point. It might soon be time to start thinking about building your retirement fund or building an … [Read more...]

5 Ideas To Help You Spoil Your Mum This Mother’s Day

Mothers day is a chance to slow down, think about and acknowledge the woman that has worked behind the scenes to create so many opportunities over the years. When you take time to consider how to … [Read more...]

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Making A Will: Three Key Elements To Consider

Many people shy away from making a will, and while that’s understandable, it’s something that everyone should prioritise. A will protects your wishes in life after death and helps support your family, … [Read more...]

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Heartfelt Mother-Son Quotes to Celebrate Their Bond

For many families, Mother’s Day is a special day to honour the special bond between a mother and her child. The depth of a mother’s devotion is often described as the most unconditional love in the … [Read more...]

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Small Changes That Make Family Life Feel Easier

Family life rarely feels hard because of one big thing. Usually, it’s the constant mental load, the rushing, the noise, and the feeling that everything needs attention at once. When days feel heavy, … [Read more...]

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50 Screen-Free Activities to Do with Kids at Home

In a world where screens are everywhere, finding screen-free activities to do with kids at home can feel surprisingly hard. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon, school holidays, or that awkward gap between … [Read more...]

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Forget Tablets: The Screen-Free Activity That Actually Calms Kids Down

Beyond the Screen: Finding Focus in a Digital World We've all seen it: kids glued to tablets, swiping through videos in a trance. Their minds race from one bright stimulus to the next, never … [Read more...]

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The ‘Found Money’ Fund: Strategies to Keep Up With Family Costs

Family budgets have a funny way of stretching just when they seem most settled. One week, everything feels manageable; the next, there are school letters, birthday invites, shoes that no longer fit … [Read more...]

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Financial Goals as a Couple: Guide to Budget Meetings That Don’t End in an Argument

Sometimes, it feels from within that the money matters in the relationship. Couples in harmony on various other matters can clash on the numbers, priorities, and long-term goals or ideals. They … [Read more...]

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Childcare Hacks: Calculating the ‘True Cost’ and Find Savings in Fees, Food, and Supplies

In many ways, childcare can seem straightforward. After all, you pay a weekly or monthly fee, and maybe there is even a registration charge. That is what it looks like. But there is much more to the … [Read more...]

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Caring from Across the Channel: Our Practical Guide to Managing Aged Care While Living Abroad

Everyone knows how distance works: the farther you go, the closer your trivial day-to-day issues become. While living abroad tantalises the exploration of new boundaries, it also presents constant … [Read more...]

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Hi, I’m Jenni, Mummy to Lucas and Morgana. I’m a virtual assistant living in Dordogne, France, since moving from Lancashire, UK. Read more about us

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