Health and Wellness

Rainy half-term activities for kids 4 to 10 tested at home. Twinkl, IXL, Tonies and screen-free options reviewed by a British mum of three.

When to buy what in October for Christmas presents, by category. A British mum’s calendar to avoid December panic shopping and overspending.

BetterHelp evening therapy slots tested after kids’ bedtime by a working British mum. Honest review of booking, fit and whether it actually works.

Real Udemy courses that fit into nap-time study. £9.99 sale prices, 15-minute lectures and lifetime access compared with Coursera Plus, LinkedIn Learning and FutureLearn.

Real costs and access notes for BetterHelp, BACP counsellors, Peanut peer groups and NHS support during the 18 to 36 month burnout window for mums.

Real budgets and off-peak prices for a family bathroom refresh in a weekend using B&Q DIY kits, with toddler-safe fittings compared against Wickes and Homebase.

Four screen alternatives tested across October half-term for under-sixes, with real engagement minutes, cost per hour and educational value ranked.

Six-week honest test of Elvie, Momcozy, Saalt and Public Goods for a second-time postpartum autumn kit, with what worked and what did not.

An honest account of postnatal anxiety in the first year: what actually helped, what made it worse, and how I finally started sleeping again.

Six kids’ sunscreens tested on eczema-prone skin during a family beach holiday. Bondi Sands, Ultrasun, Blue Lizard, Thinkbaby, Coola and P20 compared.