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Understanding the 20-Month Sleep Regression
Just when you think that you have nailed sleeping through the night, they start waking up again. Why, oh why does this happen you are asking yourself. Pour yourself another coffee and let’s look at the 20-month sleep regression.
Preparing for Christmas 2023
The mental load of Christmas is crazy. With the social calendar ramping up, the presents, the shopping, decorations, and the pressure for everything to be perfect, it can have us craving 2020 cancelled Christmas.
Free childcare hours – what you need to know
We all know that having a child in childcare is like having a second mortgage. This blog explores the things that you might not know about that may help with the costs.
Tired of being a parent - Is it normal to feel like this?
Parenting is easily one of the most difficult jobs in the world and rather than getting easier, some would say that is getting harder. So, if you are asking yourself “is it normal to not want to be a parent anymore?” then you are not alone.
Getting ready for starting school (an honest account)
If you have fond memories of the new school year that include the scent of bouquets of freshly sharpened pencils and new notebooks, then erase that from your mind.
Can noise cause rage and anxiety?
Sometimes we cannot escape noise. But does it create a bubbling of rage and anxiety within you? Do you want to punch your other half for breathing too loudly? Here we look at what noise sensitivity is, how, why, and what can we do to help you if you are suffering.
How to encourage your child to eat - Healthy food, solids, vegetables and more
Encouraging your child to eat healthy food and activities you can do to make them enjoy their food.
Which is the best audio player on the market, Yoto or Tonie?
Which audio player is better the Yoto or the Tonie? We did our research to tell help you find the perfect audio player for your child.
Podcast: Prioritising your happiness as a Parent
Chloe Lowe, Founder of Parent List App, was thrilled to talk to Meg Price, Positive Psychologist and Founder of Happy By Me, in the recent episode of her Happy Talk podcast.
How to help children with time change
Are you wondering how the clocks changing or travel will affect your child’s sleep? We have spoken to sleep expert, Hannah, to find out how to deal with time differences.
How to avoid the mum guilt when you need self-care
How do we fill our cups back up and replenish our energy stores? But at the same time, how do we unlearn thinking we are being selfish when we need to take some time out? Read this blog for insights and tips.
What do mums really want for Mother’s Day?
Here at ParentList we asked our followers “what do mums really want for Mother’s Day?” and two answers came out top: Sleep and time alone.
How the pressure on parents to celebrate every calendar event adds up
Our views on how and why annual events are adding to the mental load of busy parents more than ever before.
How to manage the mental load this Christmas
Discover what the mental load of Christmas really looks like, plus 10 easy ways to feel better about it this year
The real cost of Halloween - 5 ways to spend less, reduce waste and enjoy more
Halloween can be busy and expensive - and to add to the mental load, we’ve got the impact on the environment to consider too. This blog looks at how we can reduce costs and make Halloween just that little more sustainable this year.
You beta believe we’re ready!
Introducing ParentList in Beta - and how to get your free access to the app now!
The impact of sleep deprivation on parents: World Sleep Day Edition
Ahead of World Sleep Day, learn about the impacts of sleep deprivation on parents and find helpful tips for getting more rest.
How being a statistic is spurring me on more than ever before
Our founder, Chloe Lowe, talks about the mental ups and downs of leaving a senior role in the creative industries to create a new platform for stressed-out parents.
How to make stress balls
This simple calming activity for parents and toddlers can aid relaxation, kill time and strengthen little hands.
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