SugaPlum’s Mindful Christmas Advent Calendar!
Christmas is finally here! At SugaPlum we are big fans of the jolly season and we happily sing along Mariah every time she comes up. But we are also quite aware that it can be a mentally taxing few weeks, with so much going on, extra expenses, extra activities, family...
Some tips to stop feeling overwhelmed by the news
We've all been there. You're scrolling through your news feed and you see the latest disaster, and suddenly it feels like the world is ending... and then you realise that you've been scrolling for hours. What have you accomplished since then? Nothing. Just more...
5 Tips you need to know before going to a concert
It’s festival season and your kid is probably going on her first adventure pretty soon 🙂 From things like wearing comfy teenage underwear and shoes and staying in touch, to where to get the "good" tickets, we bring you guys a few tips to help them (and you!!!)...
Polycystic ovary syndrome: Can it affect my teen?
Do you know that September is PCOS awareness month? Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS for short, affects 10% of women in the UK. It is a disorder that causes painful cysts to grow in the ovaries The frustrating thing about PCOS is that it can be hard to diagnose...
How to approach the first bra as a parent of a teenager
When you have kids, there are many uncomfortable conversations that you dread having with your children. From awkward situations at school to weird friends, trust us, we’re a fully paid-up member of that club! As moms we want the best for our girls, and that usually...
Six ways to have fun with your teen girl this summer holiday
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, there’s a waft of barbeque in the air, and the summer holidays are just around the corner. Time to start thinking of things to do when the schools break up!We all know that it’s a lot easier to have fun with kids...
How Healthy Is Your Social Media Relationship?
Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook – we all have our favourite social media platforms. They can be a great way to unwind, have a giggle, be inspired or even learn something new. However, with all of the benefits that social media can bring,...
Express Yourself! Why Your Mental Health Matters
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. It’s a seven-day event to help spread awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and to promote support that is available for kids and teens. Mental health is often something that many kids and young adults...
How To Thrive When Your Lessons Move Online
To say school in 2020 wasn’t quite as expected would be a MASSIVE understatement. While you might be in the classroom a bit more now, it is likely that you’re doing a lot of lessons online too. Shifting into the virtual classroom and having lessons from home can be a...
Cold Weather, COVID And What You Need To Know
Every winter, grandparents, parents, aunties and uncles all seem to offer strange advice about how to stay well during the colder months. Grannies may tell you not to go outside with wet hair because you’ll catch a cold, uncles may say that you should put vapour rub...
