Even before you have had your first baby one of your biggest frets is probably the reputation early parenthood has for sleepless nights and exhausted days! There are many factors that affect good sleeping habits during the day and night. For a range

of the many health problems associated with drug use in pregnancy. If you make sure that your doctor is aware of your addiction or habit, s/he will be far better placed to give you the best, most tailored, antenatal care and support. If you find that your

Sleep training experiences: part one Sleep training theories can often sound deceptively easy, but how to real mums get on with adapting them to their own needs? In our first installment Maria tries to break the feeding to sleep habit

, once you're in the habit of walking it doesn't really feel like exercise at all. So what other reasons do you need?How will walking help me lose weight?Whatever form of exercise you choose to lose weight, long and steady is more effective than short

speciality breads.7. Try house brands - Most families have at least a few big-name brands which they buy out of habit, and sometimes these will be worth the plentiful extra pennies they cost taste-wise. Very good versions of many products can, though

daily record of these changes, but once you're in the habit of doing it it's relatively simple. You do need to make sure that you know what you're looking for however, so if you're interested in trying to chart then you can find out more in this article

your days have gone as well as important family concerns, but it's best to try to keep the talk in bed light and positive. It can help to get into the habit of making time to discuss things after the children are in bed but before you head off

day it can be tough to break the habit, so here are some ideas for alternative pick-me-ups.Reach for the decaff? For some people the ritual behind the daily cup is just as important as caffeine in terms of waking up and getting the day going. Well, ok

, and for most parents this will mean keeping a sharper eye on the finances and some adjustment of spending habits. You might feel particularly pressured if you moved house and took on a bigger mortgage to accommodate your growing family, you have bought a family

, to be carried. Don't worry at this stage about adopting habits that will later be hard to break, in these first few days making your baby feel loved and secure is more important than anything.