Jo Middleton
Writer and Blogger at Freelance
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2 weeks ago |
slummysinglemummy.com | Jo Middleton
The British springtime is a glorious mix of blue skies, budding leaves and blossom. But for approximately one in four Brits, spring heralds the arrival of the first of the pollen and the hayfever battle begins. As the weather warms up and people are embracing outdoor life again, eyes are exposed to an increased level of allergens. One of the primary culprits is trees, particularly birch, alder and hazel, which release their pollen as they begin to bloom in early spring.
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2 weeks ago |
slummysinglemummy.com | Jo Middleton
The UK dental crisis is a concerning reality for most people but perhaps especially for parents. In 2024, 22.4%* of 5 year old children had obvious tooth decay. In fact, the most common reason 5 to 9 year olds** are admitted to hospital is to have treatment for decayed teeth, with a staggering 47,581*** tooth extractions performed for 0 to 19-year-olds in 2022/23.
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3 weeks ago |
slummysinglemummy.com | Jo Middleton
Look, I’m not saying I’ve given up on love entirely. I’m just saying that when it comes to long-term companionship, emotional support, and not leaving toenail clippings in the sink, my dog wins. Hands down. Paws down. Whatever. Here’s why a dog is better than a husband:Because they physically can’t. But they would if they could. And that’s the difference. Dogs don’t passive-aggressively stack empty toilet rolls on the cistern to “make a point”. Come back from the corner shop? DOG ECSTATIC.
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1 month ago |
slummysinglemummy.com | Jo Middleton
Now that my children are grown up and more likely to lose a debit card than a school jumper, I’ve had time to reflect on those early parenting years – the chaotic school runs, the mystery socks, and the endless hunt for a matching lunchbox lid. And through it all? Name labels were one of the few things that actually made life a little bit easier. I still remember that first September, full of nervous excitement, when I ordered my first pack of name labels for kids.
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1 month ago |
slummysinglemummy.com | Jo Middleton
The ability to say “no” — especially when we are tempted to suppress the desire to refuse — is a true art form that each of us needs to master. But achieving this is much more difficult than it may seem at first glance. Whether in personal or professional life, internal barriers and external pressures can lead us to agree to things we don’t honestly want, causing greater harm than simply being forced to do something against our will.
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