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Use colour psychology to choose the right Valentine’s flowers for your partner.

Valentine's Flowers: Colour Expert Reveals What Blooms Represent

With it being the busiest time of the year for buying flowers , experts at diys.com decided to share advice on using colour psychology to choose the right Valentine’s flowers for your partner.

To do so, diys.com partnered with Lee Chambers , a British environmental psychologist and wellbeing consultant, to shed light on the topic.

Colour Psychology of Valentine’s Day Flowers...

8 Tips to Break the News of Divorce to Your Partner

Going through a divorce can be difficult, and one of the first obstacles you need to overcome is informing your partner. Read on for some top tips to break the news…

Asking for a divorce is a tricky subject to broach, and there are lots of things you should consider before starting that conversation. You might want to seek legal advice before you divorce , but it’s important to...

There’s evidence suggesting that too much screen time has a negative effect on children’s eyes

How to protect your children from the effects of screens whilst gaming

Recently, Prince William revealed at the BAFTA headquarters that Prince George likes gaming which he is ‘fascinated’ by but that he and the Duchess of Cambridge are ‘being careful’ about the amount of screen time their three children have.

There’s plenty of evidence suggesting that too much screen time has a negative effect on children’s eyes and can cause vision problems . For...

A new nationwide study has discovered the tedious tasks that Brits think take way too long

30 Tedious Tasks Brits HATE

Do you find yourself dreading taking down the Christmas decorations or wishing away the hours waiting for a delivery? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone – as a new nationwide study has discovered the tedious tasks that Brits think take way too long, with selling a car at the top of the list (46 percent).

The arduous task of painting a room (32 percent) came next, followed by the...

Six bizarre things your cat does explained by the experts

Cats make wonderful companions, but any cat owner knows they can be curious animals. They like to knock objects off the coffee table, sleep in tight spaces, chatter their teeth and engage in all sorts of weird behaviours.

This weird behaviour isn’t just a quirk of your feline friend - the unpredictability can be behavioural or evolutionary. And while you generally discourage traits...

3 ways to ensure your cat is happy at home

If you have recently become the proud owner of a cat or are just looking to improve your cat’s quality of life as it grows older, there are a number of steps you can take to ensure your furry friend thrives in your company. It may sound like an impossible task with cats known for their individual nature but by familiarising yourself with the following tips and tricks, you can ensure your cat...

How to Prepare Your Child for Going to a Nursery

There are going to be a lot of tough decisions you have to make as a parent. It is also common for parents to doubt themselves as well as constantly second guess. However, it is important to remember that this is completely normal. New parents are some of the most paranoid people on the planet. If you are second-guessing yourself when it comes to enrolling your child in a play nursery, don’t...

Eight mistakes most commonly made by new cat owners

How to avoid eight common mistakes cat owners make

Cats have earned a reputation for their independence, yet bringing home a new feline friend is a major decision which still requires a great deal of time, effort and money.

So, before you bring home an adorable kitten (no matter how tempting the thought is) , Eleonore Hacheme, Cat Nutritionist at Republic of Cats solves eight mistakes most commonly made by new cat owners.

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Most notable from the results are the differing levels of intrusive medical intervention

New study highlights the benefits of hypnobirthing

A new independent study into the impact hypnobirthing has on pregnancy and birth has revealed some striking results. As well as highlighting a dramatic reduction in caesarean sections and medical intervention in general, women who practised hypnobirthing were much more likely to have a positive, confident birth with significantly lower levels of stress, anxiety, and mental health issues. The...

How to tell if your dog has seasonal allergies

The reactions dogs have to allergens can differ slightly from those experienced in humans. Your dog may scratch or lick themselves repeatedly, develop itchy, red swollen eyes, discharge from the nose, fits of sneezing. In some cases, dogs can suffer from diarrhoea and vomiting or secondary infection may appear.

The amount of itching your pet may experience can range from mild to...