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The Boom Blog: Stories, Style & Small Moments ✨
Welcome to our digital corner! This is where we share the messy, beautiful reality of family life, spotlight the incredible local people shaping our community, and give you a peek behind the scenes. From handy parenting hacks and local days-out inspiration to everyday chat, grab a cuppa and stay a while.
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Why Now is the Time to Book a Family Photography Session
Sarah Briggs, photographer of our beautiful issue 40 cover image, shares her insider knowledge of the best Derbyshire photoshoot spots and how to get the best from your shoot.
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Jun 28, 20253 min read
Father’s Day: From Humble Beginnings to Global Celebrations
Father’s Day – that one Sunday a year when dad is officially allowed to lounge on the sofa, wield the BBQ tongs like a knight, and receive lovingly handmade cards with dubious portraits of himself.
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May 31, 20252 min read
Dads on Duty in the Animal Kingdom
These remarkable animals prove that fatherhood takes many forms. They are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for their offspring.
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Mar 4, 20253 min read
Tell Dad You Love Him (in 3 Languages!)
Have a go at learning these phrases with your child today, so they can tell their dad how special he is to them.
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Mar 4, 20251 min read
Transform Lives by Fostering
Fostering with Foster for East Midlands offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.
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Jan 7, 20252 min read
Family Legal Aid - Are You Eligible?
Family Law Group aim to support you through the separation process by enabling you to see if you may be eligible for Legal Aid.
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Jan 7, 20252 min read
Donating to Togs Clothing Bank
Togs Clothing Bank provides clothes, bedding and baby equipment for families in need. Find out how you can donate your unwanted items.
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Jan 7, 20252 min read
Finding My Feet at 40: My Marathon Journey
In 2025, Sophie turns 40 and is running her first ever marathon, raising money for Kidney Care UK!
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Dec 28, 20248 min read
Art with Heart: Is Creativity Your Calling?
Sophie is an illustrator, writer, health and skincare enthusiast, and mum. She is also training for her first marathon next April!
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Nov 30, 20246 min read
Winter Wellbeing
Many of us find that our mood dips in the winter months and supporting our wellbeing can feel more challenging. So what can we do about it?
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Nov 5, 20242 min read
A Spanglish Christmas
As a mum, nothing can compare to the make-believe magic we create this time of year.
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Nov 5, 20243 min read
A Time to be Thankful
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time for families to come together. My question to you is, what are you truly thankful for over the past year?
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
Learning from the Garden
Gardening is nothing if not one big learning experience, even as someone who has gardened for a living and as a hobby for years, I am still
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Sep 3, 20242 min read
Back to School: Leaving Your Comfort Zone
Adults also bring a lot of previous learning experience to lessons. This can be a great advantage
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Sep 3, 20242 min read
Inspiring Ideas for 0-4 Year Olds
Maria Montessori said, “The wise mother will remember that play time is never wasted.”
This quote really struck me recently.
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Sep 3, 20242 min read
Finding Out About Phonics
The most important first step in learning to read is to be able to hear those individual sounds in each word.
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Sep 3, 20243 min read
Legal Advice: When shared custody goes wrong
It is becoming increasingly common for one parent to refuse to return the child to the other parent after the summer holiday period.
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Jul 31, 20243 min read
Making Music with Your Under 5s
For young children, exposure to music offers important benefits. These early years are a critically important time in brain development.
Boom Blog
Jul 9, 20242 min read
A Classical Music Listening Guide for Kids
Are you looking to introduce your child to the world of Classical music, but are not sure where to start?
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Jul 9, 20245 min read
Boom Followers' Special Songs
We asked our Boom followers what songs hold special significance for them. Perhaps just for them or for them and their partner or – most...
Boom Blog
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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