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Author name: Jen Walshaw

Mum-in-charge Jen Walshaw runs the UK’s top parenting blog Mum in the Madhouse, and she describes herself as a “fat, feisty and over 50” Northerner. Based in North Yorkshire, she’s mum to young adults and a big believer that family life is messy, creative and fun. In 2009 a double mastectomy gave her the nudge to start blogging; with two boys under three she needed an outlet and a digital scrapbook to capture their chaos.Jen’s posts are a mix of crafts, kid‑friendly recipes and honest parenting, peppered with northern humour. She’s happiest when up to her elbows in tea, fabric and pizza dough – sewing and making homemade gifts – before sneaking off to write about it. As a proud Northerner she warns PRs that a “quick pop down to London” isn’t quick at all. Her blog has earned her a stack of accolades, including the Cision #1 Mummy Blogger title in 2024  and consistently topping Vuelio and Tots100 parenting‑blog charts. Whether she’s advocating for diversity and body neutrality or sharing tales of parenting teens, Jen keeps things chatty, real and refreshingly down‑to‑earth.

The signs of high-quality to look for when buying wet weather gear

Buying high-quality wet weather gear might seem like an easy enough process, but there are definitely a few things to watch out for. There are a lot of slick-looking products that simply won’t provide the functionality you need, and you’ll have to conduct some good research. There’s no single way to carry out this research, […]

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Family Friendly Mallorca – A fab place for all the family

As the children get older finding a holiday that suits all the family can be hard.  We discovered on our recent Family Friendly Villa Holiday that Mallorca was an amazing place for all the family.  Our boys are 12 and nearly 11 and both love being active, but Mini loves history whereas Maxi does not so

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Creating A Safe Sleep Environment: Are Drop-Size Cots Safe?

As a parent-to-be, you’re probably super excited to get your little one’s nursery ready. That means buying the cot, a changing table, curtains, and all the other nitty-gritty things that come with making the nursery perfect for the new addition to your family. You’ve also most likely done your research like any good parent would

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Top 10 Christmas in July Party Themes to Bring Holiday Cheer to Summer

Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the midst of summer with these vibrant and festive party themes that will bring holiday cheer to any mid-year gathering. Whether you’re looking to create a tropical oasis with a twist of Christmas spirit or longing for a snowy winter wonderland in the heat of July, these top 10

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