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The Square Mile Awards

April 2, 2011
Just over a week ago, (yes it's taken me that long to write this)- I won an award!
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Things My Mother-In Law Taught Me

March 23, 2011
Paying homage to my super Mother-in-Law.
Mum

Things My Mother Taught Me

March 9, 2011
The things my mother has taught me.
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And Action…

March 8, 2011
I've been meaning to blog for ages now but well, life has gotten in the way.
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Just Be Kind to One Another

February 16, 2011
Oh how long have I wanted to write this post!
Women of the Future Awards-Honest Mum

Yep, You Deserve an Award

February 13, 2011
Awards for all the amazing mamas out there.
Care

People Power So Your Baby Gets the Best Care

February 6, 2011
Right folks I've wanted to write this for a while and I feel very strongly about it.
presenting for the BBC

Mummy’s Got to Go to Work Now!

February 2, 2011
Getting back to work...
fields, Leeds

I Love Leeds

January 26, 2011
Love for my hometown!
pizza

Little Man Turns 1

January 11, 2011
Well what a year it's been....
Vicki

Love Letter to London

January 4, 2011
Dear London...
bauble

Christmas Done

December 29, 2010
Christmas over and out.
writing

All in a Day’s Work (OK 4 Weeks)

December 16, 2010
Something funny happened to me...
vicki and baby oliver

Mummy Etiquette-The Top 10

December 14, 2010
Mummy etiquette...
Oliver baby

When Is the Right Time to Have a Baby?

December 8, 2010
Is there really ever a right time to have a baby?
Honestmum

20 Funny Things You Didn’t Know About Me

December 6, 2010
Are you ready? 20 Funny Things You Didn't Know About Me:
Vicki and Peter

Oh Santa Baby….

December 3, 2010
Dear Santa...
Peter and I-Honest Mum

Just the Two of Us…

December 2, 2010
Just us two!
baby me with Dad

Baby Woes? Raise Your Child the Greek Way!

November 26, 2010
Baby woes? Raise your child the Greek way.
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About me

Vicki Psarias/ Vicki Broadbent/ Honest Mum

Hi! I’m Vicki, mum to a teen, tween and 3 year old! I’m an award-winning filmmaker, content creator and author working across print, digital and TV. I’m also a regular parenting expert for Bored Panda (reaching 121 million views a month). My Instagram handle reaches 20m views a month on average with highs of 50m.

I’ve been a regular contributor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain for almost a decade and often feature on BBC 5 Live, where I even guest-edited a radio show.

My debut children’s book Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends for Scholastic UK can be ordered here.

If you would like to work with me, please email me at mum@honestmum.com.
You can read more about me here.
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Buy My Debut Children’s Book

You can order my bestelling and critically acclaimed Children’s book, Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends for 8-12 year olds. Published by Scholastic UK and available on Amazon.

Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends for 9-12 year olds Published by Scholastic. Available on Amazon

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TV director 🔄 content creator. 📺 @bbcbreakfast @gmb.📕Greek Myths- ´A brilliant book ‘ @deborahmeaden Recommended in the @sundaytimes. MA (distinction)

People say raising a daughter is tough but if you People say raising a daughter is tough but if you never say no and just give her everything she asks for, it’s pretty easy 😜. They might also be more expensive too! A 2016 study by Sainsbury’s Bank suggested that it is indeed more expensive to raise a girl than a boy. The report, based on a survey of over 2,000 parents, found that parents spent several hundred pounds more annually on daughters from birth through to their teenage years. 
Key Findings from the 2016 Report
Ages 0-5: Raising a girl cost around £300 a year more than a boy.
Ages 6-13: The cost difference increased to approximately £400 a year more for girls.
Ages 14-18: The gap nearly doubled during the teenage years, with parents spending almost £600 a year more on daughters than sons. 
Reasons for the Cost Difference
The primary driver identified in the research was clothing. 
Girls’ apparel tended to be more expensive than boys’.
As girls got older, they developed an interest in accessories like shoes, hats, and bags, which further increased expenses. 
Other studies have echoed these findings, noting that the costs for essentials like food and transport were largely the same, but fashion and personal care items widened the spending gap. #girl #research #data #didyouknow daughters raisingdaughters fyp viral relatable
I am the way I am because I was raised by a, ‘you I am the way I am because I was raised by a, ‘you don’t know what they go home to’ mom not à ‘they’re jealous of you’ mom 🙌! Never changing! #mom #relatable #fyp #wisdom #explore
Thought I’d add some text to a little story photo Thought I’d add some text to a little story photo sequence for the first time from moments over the weekend. I’ve included a beautiful, bespoke heart print dress c/o mum-run ethical business founder @mumma_and_cubs, a press visit to the excellent @prezzoitalian in York’s city centre for a family lunch on Sunday and some must make healthy baking recipes you’ll find on my blog. Chickpea chocolate chip cookies are a million times more delicious than they sound by the way and packed with plant fibre and B vitamins! Trust me, you’ll love them. What have you all been up to? I’ve been filming with the BBC today which was fun- I’ll share with you soon and it’s turning into a busy week. I’m so grateful for the opportunities and being a busy bee, I feel last year was a great year for work/life balance so I want to continue in that vein. #dress #restaurant #yorkshire #york
´I love her but she’s kind of a problem’. Trust no ´I love her but she’s kind of a problem’. Trust no one 😂😜😜 #relatable #toys #fyp #kids #trending (IB @megreilyy).
Me after opting for a low carb anti inflammatory Me after opting for a low 
carb anti inflammatory starter and main because balance ⚖️😜🙌. Thank you @prezzoitalian for the perfect family lunch (gift). cake #fyp #relatable #viral #antiinflammatory
Silly me, I accidentally let my kids love sport so Silly me, I accidentally let my kids love sport so I live out of my car and this is what my weekends will look like for at least a decade 🙌  #funnymom #soccer #fyp #weekends  #momlife
Meal plan with me when I have PMS! I blame the sup Meal plan with me when I have PMS! I blame the supermarkets! Christmas chocolate followed by Easter treats in Jan!! #pms #pmt #fyp #trending #viral
My husband thinks we’ll be growing old together. H My husband thinks we’ll be growing old together. He will…I’m originally Greek and aging backwards😜😜! Lucky him. Are you aging in reverse too? #greek #husbandandwife #aging #fyp #viral aging over 40 husband wife wifey for lifetime humour relatable funny reels forty plus marriage marriage reels
Ever had horrendous Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HD) i Ever had horrendous Hyperemesis Gravidarum 
(HD) in pregnancy? Did you know, according to research, 
you have a 50% higher risk of experiencing it, when 
carrying a daughter? I had it once in 4 pregnancies and 
only with my first, a son. How about you?

Severity: Studies have shown that pregnancies with HG and a female fetus might experience higher levels of ketonuria (a sign of severe dehydration) and more frequent hospital admissions. 
Key Points:
Scientific Evidence: Research published in PubMed found a higher percentage of girls among those with HG, supported by further studies mentioned in New Scientist.
Other Potential Causes: Recent research has also highlighted the role of the GDF15 hormone, with higher levels in the womb correlating with the severity of sickness BBC News.
Risks: HG is considered a high-risk condition, and close monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended, regardless of the baby’s gender Cleveland Clinic. #research #fyp #viral #pregnancy #hg
Anyone else fallen for this? They said 8 and no ne Anyone else fallen for this? They said 8 and no need for another session ever 😂! Not only do you need to times their initial advice by at least 3 but you need to return annually for top up sessions. #laser #hairremoval #fyp #viral #over40
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TV director 🔄 content creator. 📺 @bbcbreakfast @gmb.📕Greek Myths- ´A brilliant book ‘ @deborahmeaden Recommended in the @sundaytimes. MA (distinction)

People say raising a daughter is tough but if you People say raising a daughter is tough but if you never say no and just give her everything she asks for, it’s pretty easy 😜. They might also be more expensive too! A 2016 study by Sainsbury’s Bank suggested that it is indeed more expensive to raise a girl than a boy. The report, based on a survey of over 2,000 parents, found that parents spent several hundred pounds more annually on daughters from birth through to their teenage years. 
Key Findings from the 2016 Report
Ages 0-5: Raising a girl cost around £300 a year more than a boy.
Ages 6-13: The cost difference increased to approximately £400 a year more for girls.
Ages 14-18: The gap nearly doubled during the teenage years, with parents spending almost £600 a year more on daughters than sons. 
Reasons for the Cost Difference
The primary driver identified in the research was clothing. 
Girls’ apparel tended to be more expensive than boys’.
As girls got older, they developed an interest in accessories like shoes, hats, and bags, which further increased expenses. 
Other studies have echoed these findings, noting that the costs for essentials like food and transport were largely the same, but fashion and personal care items widened the spending gap. #girl #research #data #didyouknow daughters raisingdaughters fyp viral relatable
I am the way I am because I was raised by a, ‘you I am the way I am because I was raised by a, ‘you don’t know what they go home to’ mom not à ‘they’re jealous of you’ mom 🙌! Never changing! #mom #relatable #fyp #wisdom #explore
Thought I’d add some text to a little story photo Thought I’d add some text to a little story photo sequence for the first time from moments over the weekend. I’ve included a beautiful, bespoke heart print dress c/o mum-run ethical business founder @mumma_and_cubs, a press visit to the excellent @prezzoitalian in York’s city centre for a family lunch on Sunday and some must make healthy baking recipes you’ll find on my blog. Chickpea chocolate chip cookies are a million times more delicious than they sound by the way and packed with plant fibre and B vitamins! Trust me, you’ll love them. What have you all been up to? I’ve been filming with the BBC today which was fun- I’ll share with you soon and it’s turning into a busy week. I’m so grateful for the opportunities and being a busy bee, I feel last year was a great year for work/life balance so I want to continue in that vein. #dress #restaurant #yorkshire #york
´I love her but she’s kind of a problem’. Trust no ´I love her but she’s kind of a problem’. Trust no one 😂😜😜 #relatable #toys #fyp #kids #trending (IB @megreilyy).
Me after opting for a low carb anti inflammatory Me after opting for a low 
carb anti inflammatory starter and main because balance ⚖️😜🙌. Thank you @prezzoitalian for the perfect family lunch (gift). cake #fyp #relatable #viral #antiinflammatory
Silly me, I accidentally let my kids love sport so Silly me, I accidentally let my kids love sport so I live out of my car and this is what my weekends will look like for at least a decade 🙌  #funnymom #soccer #fyp #weekends  #momlife
Meal plan with me when I have PMS! I blame the sup Meal plan with me when I have PMS! I blame the supermarkets! Christmas chocolate followed by Easter treats in Jan!! #pms #pmt #fyp #trending #viral
My husband thinks we’ll be growing old together. H My husband thinks we’ll be growing old together. He will…I’m originally Greek and aging backwards😜😜! Lucky him. Are you aging in reverse too? #greek #husbandandwife #aging #fyp #viral aging over 40 husband wife wifey for lifetime humour relatable funny reels forty plus marriage marriage reels
Ever had horrendous Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HD) i Ever had horrendous Hyperemesis Gravidarum 
(HD) in pregnancy? Did you know, according to research, 
you have a 50% higher risk of experiencing it, when 
carrying a daughter? I had it once in 4 pregnancies and 
only with my first, a son. How about you?

Severity: Studies have shown that pregnancies with HG and a female fetus might experience higher levels of ketonuria (a sign of severe dehydration) and more frequent hospital admissions. 
Key Points:
Scientific Evidence: Research published in PubMed found a higher percentage of girls among those with HG, supported by further studies mentioned in New Scientist.
Other Potential Causes: Recent research has also highlighted the role of the GDF15 hormone, with higher levels in the womb correlating with the severity of sickness BBC News.
Risks: HG is considered a high-risk condition, and close monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended, regardless of the baby’s gender Cleveland Clinic. #research #fyp #viral #pregnancy #hg
Anyone else fallen for this? They said 8 and no ne Anyone else fallen for this? They said 8 and no need for another session ever 😂! Not only do you need to times their initial advice by at least 3 but you need to return annually for top up sessions. #laser #hairremoval #fyp #viral #over40
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