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About Alison McGarragh-Murphy
Alison McGarragh-Murphy is a radio producer and broadcast journalist, a mum of two and a wife of one. Since becoming a mother she has (mostly) gladly swapped a busy social life of gigs, pubs, art galleries and museums for dancing in the kitchen, drinking on the sofa, finger painting and hanging out at the park. She talks incessantly about not having slept for five years. Follow Alison on Twitter @BertaFanta and on Facebook @ammblogs
Hug Button
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Starting School: The Hug Button

All you need is a biro and two hands to create your hug button.
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy
What Does Lockdown Mean For Families Who Share Custody?
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What Does Lockdown Mean For Families Who Share Custody?

UK LOCKDOWN: FAMILIES LIVING APART AND/OR SPLIT CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTSĀ  The Prime Minister's announcement may have panicked a lot of UK families who are facing at least 3 weeks apart in the latest UK Lockdown policies. We want to reassure families…
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy
25 Activities To Keep The Kids Busy While School Is Closed
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25 Activities To Keep The Kids Busy While School Is Closed

So the schools are closed for the forseeable future, and for the next two weeks at least, some of us are finding that we are to be parents, home-workers and home-educators. Schools will be sending work home for the children…
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy
Coronavirus: Domestic Violence and Self-Isolation
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Coronavirus: Domestic Violence and Self-Isolation

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SELF ISOLATION DURING COVID-19 CRISIS - PLEASE SHARE THIS POST. If you, or anyone you know, needs help or support because they are suffering domestic abuse (which doesn't need to be violent to be abusive; please see…
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy
Coronavirus: Hoax Formula Posts
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Coronavirus: Hoax Formula Posts

Viral posts advising parents to phone formula companies, or 111 to request formula are FALSE INFORMATION. Our moderator, Erin, has contacted formula companies and 111 to check the validity of the claims in the current viral posts. Aptamil Customer Services…
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy
Emoji board for kids
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MOLO Hack: The Emoji Mood Board

Like many children, my two struggle with their emotions fairly often. School is demanding, they are tired, they are hungry, or frustrated, or sad. But they don't always know how to tell me that, so end up acting out. It's…
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy
MOLO Hack: The Reusable Surprise Egg
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MOLO Hack: The Reusable Surprise Egg

Be honest - how many of those surprise eggs have your children conned you into buying? A plastic shell with a plastic wrapper, containing some plastic tat, and a sticker or some sweets. With the planet in the state it's…
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy
The Incredible Toddler Football Superstar
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The Incredible Toddler Football Superstar

When proud mum Daisy Webster shared this video with The Motherload Facebook group showing her two year old son scoring a goal, we were absolutely blown away! Toddler Ted has been playing football as long as he's been walking and…
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Posted by By Alison McGarragh-Murphy

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