10 h. ago Garden expert's trick to remove weeds from gravel using two household items

Weeds popping up on gravelled areas and patios range from grassy weeds to woody weeds. An expert has shared a simple hack to help get rid of the annoying plants

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46 h. ago Expert shares 5 simple steps to banish insomnia and sleep like a baby

If you're struggling to drift off or waking too early – start these five simple healthy night-time habits to get a better quality of sleep and improve your overall health

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1 week ago Experts warns against common mistakes to give your baby the safest sleep

From keeping your infant in your bedroom for the first six months to ensuring cots contain just two key items, The Lullaby Trust trust has these top tips for safe sleeping

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2 w. ago Gardening expert's simple hack to keep ants away from plants using kitchen staple

With the arrival of spring, gardeners face the challenge of dealing with pests that can damage plants. A gardening expert has now shared a simple hack to keep ants at bay

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2 w. ago Baby sleep expert urges parents to pack twice as much of one simple thing ahead of family holiday

Every family deserves a relaxed holiday experience but in the early days of parenting life, it can be difficult to pin down the perfect travelling and holidaying sleep routine - until now

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2 w. ago The tussle between two firms says a lot about the difficulty of getting your baby to sleep safely | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Wildly differing views about cosleeping and products like baby pods abound online. I admire those who offer clear, sensible supportThe first night we brought my son home from the hospital to our empty flat, we sat up far longer than needed, unmoored by a new, overwhelming responsibility to keep him alive. That some babies stop breathing in their sleep, and scientists still don’t really know why, terrified me when I’d just been primally rewired towards his survival. All you can do, you are told, is try to minimise risk.And so you commit the guidelines to memory: “For the first 12 months (adjusted for prematurity), the baby should be placed on its back in their own clear, flat, firm separate sleep space (eg a cot or moses basket) in the same room as you. They should not get too hot, and it should be a smoke-free environment.”Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a Guardian columnist and author. She is the author of a novel, The Tyranny of Lost Things, and a memoir, The Year of the Cat Continue re...

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2 w. ago Sleep expert swears by 'moon breathing' technique to help you fall asleep faster

A sleep expert has shared a simple way to help you drift off into a deep slumber if you struggle to fall asleep at night - and it's all to do with your breathing

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3 w. ago Expert shares simple everyday tip to improve your gut health

Food expert Farzanah Nasser says in a world obsessed with supplements and quick fixes, we've lost sight of the simplest, most effective way to support our gut

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3 w. ago Mom let her baby suffocate after her boyfriend ‘made him sleep face down to stop him crying’

Ashlen Zitel, from Beatrice, Nebraska, came home to find her three month-old baby not breathing - she was arrested with her boyfriend Austin Meyn

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3 w. ago Households told to add coffee grounds to their grass to turn lawns 'extra green'

An expert has shared a simple trick to keep your grass looking healthy and green

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4 w. ago Tired parents are feeding their babies BUTTER to help them sleep through the night

The TikTok trend sees tired parents giving their little ones a spoonful of butter before putting them down for the night with some claiming their toddler slept right through until morning.

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4 w. ago Experts issue warning over bizarre trend parents are using to help their babies sleep at night

The TikTok trend sees tired parents giving their little ones a spoonful of butter before putting them down for the night with some claiming their toddler slept right through until morning.

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