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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.

Boosting Parenthood: The Power of Supplements for Health and Wellness

The journey of parenthood is undoubtedly one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it’s also a journey that demands resilience, energy, and optimal health. Amid the chaos of parenting, it’s easy for self-care to take a backseat. However, prioritizing your health is not just an act of self-love; it’s an essential aspect of providing the

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How to Organise a Winter Birthday Party for your Child

Celebrating a child’s birthday is always a time of great excitement, both for the little one, who eagerly awaits this day and for his or her parents, who love to unleash their imagination in order to create an unforgettable party for everyone.During the summer, this can often be easier. A garden, a terrace, a veranda,

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Road Schooling Adventures: How to Educate Your Kids While Travelling in a Campervan

Road schooling, a captivating blend of homeschooling and travel, has gained popularity among families seeking to provide their children with a unique and enriching educational experience. As the name suggests, road schooling involves educating kids while travelling, often in a campervan or RV. This innovative approach to learning allows families to explore the world while

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Fingerprint Christmas Lights Craft – A dishwasher-safe plate

This fingerprint Christmas light craft – a dishwasher-safe plate has been inspired by one of our most popular posts our Fingerprint Christmas Tree Ornament and a plate for Father Christmas that I painted for the boys’ first Christmas in our home. That plate has survived being in the dishwasher over the years as have our

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Why a Cruise is a Great Holiday if you have Teenagers

Why a Cruise is a Great Holiday if You Have Teenagers is a paid collaborative post with Cruise118. Finding a family holiday that accommodates all of the family is really challenging, doubly so if you have kids of different ages or teenagers. Trust me I have been there and so many people keep telling me that

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