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Flu epidemic: the hell of being ill when you’re a parent, and how to get through it

Help (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk)

The country is bracing itself for the impending flu epidemic and while no one wants to be ill and special care needs to be taken of the young and elderly, there is one group of people desperate not to get sick – parents.

Being a parent, the odds are already stacked against you, so throw a debilitating illness into the mix and you’re nearly out of the game.

12 things you definitely took for granted before having your first child

Whether it’s full-on...

Getting a new puppy? Beware of these pitfalls

So cute, but so naughty (Picture: Getty)

There is nothing more provocative than the thought of a fresh new puppy.

The silky cuddles and the cute little face is an attractive idea indeed.

But, of course, the reality of animal ownership – hard work and responsibility – also applies to those first few months with your new pup.

My family is the lucky owner of a new, little chap, our third in 12 years.

Rather like having a baby, as soon as one has grown up you’ve forgotten just how hard it is and...

Why I could never be a cat person

This cat hates you! (Getty Images)

I’m not keen on cats. Sorry, I just can’t get on with them.

Obviously I don’t actively dislike any animal – all living creatures deserve their place in their world – but cats and I are never going to be friends.

I’m sure they’re not keen on me either, and that’s probably where the realisation that I will never be a ‘cat person’ started.

Because honestly, cats don’t like us, you, me or anyone.

They barely tolerate humans and while some may find that attractiv...

This was chicken…

No really it was. Once. And now it’s not. And it’s not tea either. What a waste.

Meatball Madness

I was surprised recently to learn that ‘eating clean’ wasn’t just about green juice and limp leaves. After discovering this rather cool little website called The Kitchen Shed I’ve been educated that you can eat cleanly (if you so desire

Pancake Deja Vu

Another classic Pancake Night round Alice Can’t Cook Towers. It’s the same every year so I won’t elaborate but the pictures tell the same old story: Not sure why I keep bothering, why I think every year might be different?

Curry Kit’s A Hit

Regular readers will know how much I love a cooking kit – from little cakes to a full menu – not being a natural cook I thrive when every tiny thing is written down and weighed out for me. So

Cauliflower gets a pizza the crappy action!

You know I love jumping on a bandwagon, I feel left out if I’m not giving the latest thing a go. And so this week I was eager to trial the new cauliflower pizza that everyone is so keen to

A Right Roasting

I’ve always said that there are SOME things I can do. I can turn out a reasonable fry-up and my roast dinners aren’t too bad. Actually, apart from the fact they are usually far too large and not presented that

Baking Not Bad Brownies

The idea of a recipe that only need THREE INGREDIENTS appeals to me. Because there’s obviously a lot less chance of me mucking it up. And so I was keen to try these Nutella Brownies that only need: Nutella, Eggs