Practical Parenting

Practical Parenting At It's Best (1264 words)
by jusophine - written on 20.02.01 (Very useful, 64 readings)
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I first read Practical Parenting magazine over two years ago when I was expecting my son. Although I was a midwife, I was still experiencing pregnancy for the first time, and wanted to read about other's experiences, read about recommended products and generally enjoy the 'shared' experience that a magazine can let you feel. Practical Parenting is a monthly magazine and currently costs £2.10 an issue. If having read it you decide you like it, you can save money by taking out a 1 or 2 year subscription. Each issue has details of how to apply for this. It's quite a nice feeling to have a magazine pop through the letter box. I keep mine next to ...

Practical in more ways than one... (201 words)
by maxibon - written on 08.08.00 (Very useful, 6 readings)
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What a brilliant read, I started reading practical parenting when I first became a nanny 10 years ago and still read it today. It has been invaluable to me over the years and always has a great selection of articles, and the true life interviews are second to none! I found their pregnancy and birth section especially good when I was pregnant as it includes what maternity pay or benefits you are entitled to and lists what you should give your employer as far as letters and information are concerned.I also felt it gave me a better insight into what I could exspect at the birth than any other magazine on the market and it also gives a range of options when considering the ...

Practical Parenting: Practical Reading! (219 words)
by Biffa - written on 22.07.00 (Very useful, 6 readings)
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I used to read 'Our Baby' but for some reason they stopped publishing it - which was a shame. So then I had to find something new to read! To be honest, the only reason I first bought this magazine was the free splash mat that came with it, but it's now one of my regular reads. Quite often you get a free gift from them - anything from story books to play mats or baby hair/skin products. As with most of these magazines, there are 3 pregnant women who give their stories - all at different stages of pregnancy or having just given birth - so you can read what they're going through and compare it to your own experiences! There are ...