Screenhouse production compare are looking for parents to take part in a science documentary exploring gender stereotyping in parenting. As you can imagine we get a few requests to ‘access’ our mums network here in Brighton, particularly because of the diverse range of parenting styles to be found. I spoke to Barbara Govan, the producer, to find out more about the film and it’s aims. Here’s her appeal: “Does your young son challenge the expected [...]

Sarah Watkins founder of Parentskool sent us the link to her entry for the NatWest Venus Awards in the Business Mother category. Each the nominees give a short presentation about their business and why we should vote for them. Sarah’s video bursts into her pitch which you quickly realise is a ‘mumrap’, as she calls it. It’s an eye-watering but hilarious bid to get more voters but also convey her story about a business she [...]

How do you pick a special gift for parents expecting their second or subsequent children? They most likely have the essential kit and if they have a good selection of non-gender specific baby clothes, it’s a very short list of what they really do need. Shortly after my second daughter was born I found myself shopping for new baby clothes. Partly because I yearned for some retail therapy but mostly because we needed more clobber. [...]

BrightonMums.com are thrilled to be sponsoring the Breastfeeding Area at Baby Expo in Brighton, at the Racecourse this Sunday. It’s a tremendous opportunity to help raise awareness of where to get support in the city. We will be joined by a team of specialist breastfeeding support workers courtesy of the Breastfeeding Team and Sussex Community Trust. We are putting together a ‘Food of Love Gallery’ small scale, breastfeeding gallery of pictures featuring breastfeeding mothers. Chelle [...]

Parenting is a task that needs full time dedication, therefore working parents always find it difficult to accomplish both the duties of parenting and work. Parents cannot be with their children all the time, but fortunately, there a number of quality childcare options. Choosing the right childcare is a vital decision for any parent. However, finding a childcare that is the best fit for your kid is can be a daunting task, whether you choose [...]

What we want We owe it to women to ensure that every baby is born in an environment where the woman feels safe, cared for, listened to and respected. We owe it to parents to give them the healthiest and best-supported start to parenthood we can, because the start in life that parents give to their baby will impact on that child’s life from the moment they are born. This means making sure that the [...]

There is so much to prepare when expecting a new baby – not least creating a space for your little one. One general piece of advice is to avoid going for a ‘nursery’ décor scheme, as the baby’s first years will speed by, quickly outgrowing an overly youthful theme. But what else should you consider when decorating a nursery room? The essentials Sufficient storage space is vital in a nursery. A chest of drawers will use the [...]

George Osbourne has just delivered his autumn statement with gloomy prospects for the U.K. economy. Child benefit has been cut in ‘real terms’ set to rise only 1% over the next 3 years. This and other measures changing income support can make some families consider the benefits of a primary care giver going back to work. But with costs of childcare being so high, is it worth it? The cost in childcare for the under [...]

I love Winter. It’s an excuse to wear chunky knitware and coats like cocoons plus wear the most outrageous party make-up. But it can be harsh on the skin, especially on your face. As busy mums we don’t have time to carry out intensive beauty routines, so here’s a few quick tricks that could save time & money. The mini-facial: treat yourself to a nice facial scrub and ask for 30 minutes in the bath. [...]

Big Sunday: An Event Designed By Mothers, For Mothers Mums spend a great deal of time occupied with the welfare of others. But when do they get to relax and spend some proper quality time doing things they enjoy? Big Sunday is a fully facilitated day of relaxation and self-expression uniquely for Mums. I’ve been helping to organise the day, so can vouch for day with Mums’ needs at the heart of every activity. The [...]