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I'm Lor, I'm from the UK and I like to read, write, socialise and generally have fun. I'm a psychological researcher working in the field of cancer. I'm getting married in May so saving up big style and looking forward to it! :)

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for building self-esteem in children: 4 of 38
Having a high self esteem is important in day to day functioning. If you lack self esteem you are less likely to achieve your goals and so it is important that we, as adults, do our best to build the self esteem of our children. Self esteem is the feeling of self worth. It fluctuates daily depending upon events and it is ver... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Do women feel pressured into losing weight quickly after giving birth?: 1 of 9
When becoming a parent there are so many things on our minds. We are busy thinking about feeding routines, trying to catch sleep, preparing the house for the sudden surge of visitors the last thing we really want to think about is what we look like and how much weight we have put on over the last nine months. Despite weight ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Family memories: 1 of 6
"It's morning!" My sister had thrown back the duvet off my bed and opened the curtains before I could protest. "What are you doing?" I grumbled as I watched her fling open my wardrobe and sort through my clothes frantically as though she was running out of time. "There's someone downstairs waiting to meet you." Lydia turned r... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies The benefits of infant massage: 4 of 16
Never underestimate the importance of touch. Research has shown that babies who have more skin to skin contact with their parents from day one have better attachment and bonds with their parents. Skin to skin contact releases hormones which make baby and parent feel relaxed and reduces stress. Baby massage is designed to ... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Is listening to music at work calming or distracting?: 19 of 66
There is plenty of white noise around us and many distractions too. When working in an office environment it is often noisy with collegues having phone conversations, printers printing off documents, computers whizzing, phones ringing and many more. When working in hospitals and cafes and factories and other areas open to t... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Stay-at-home moms: Are they appreciated enough?: 16 of 49
Being a stay at home Mum would be my dream. It may sound a little odd as in today's society us Mums are expected to work and be a mummy and a good wife but I would love to be able to kick the 9-5 lifestyle aside and do the whole stay at home Mum thing. It's often seen as being an 'easy option' and is not seen as a 'proper jo... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Should school districts provide cash rewards for high grades and test scores?: 25 of 67
Even considering this option in today's financial market would be absurd! We seem to be living in a culture where money is the answer to everything when really it is not and it shouldn't be! People are being paid to help stop smoking, for going to college and for being pregnant. Money is not the answer. There are far more b... More..
Relationships & Family > Family (Other) The significance of time for mummy: 3 of 7
Before I became a Mummy I used to go to the gym, I used to go for drinks, I used to read, I used to draw, I used to find time to sit and write. I think it's fair to say that before I became a Mummy I could find so many ways to describe myself and now that I have a baby I see myself in terms of 'Hope's Mummy' or 'a new mummy'.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Feeding your baby: Breast or bottle?: 10 of 23
At the moment there seems to be a huge drive happening in the health care system to try to encourage breast feeding, however, some people still see it as a 'taboo' and so this alone can make what is seen as very natural but is in fact extremely difficult to establish not seem like the most appealing of choices. Midwive... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood New dads: How to bond with the new baby: 11 of 24
It is important that new dads bond with their babies early on as this can only be a positive and help to create a good solid basis for a long time. Bonding with your baby can happen even before it is born. This can be achieved by talking to the baby through the tummy and by watching and experiencing the kicking and squirming... More..