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Louisa Sherlock

About Louisa Sherlock

A freelance editor and writer, Louisa specialises in women’s issues, fertility, parenting and health.

Experience

Formerly Features Director at Grazia magazine, Louisa has over 20 years' experience working in print and online. She's written for publications and websites including the BBC, The Telegraph and Cosmopolitan and also creates content for brands including John Lewis.

Articles by Louisa Sherlock

The flexible career that's IDEAL for mums

Looking for a job that you can fit around the kids and that pays well? With an average…

Mum's pain as 11 year old son became anorexic

Eating disorders are on the rise in girls and boys. Here, one mum shares her story, as…

Clocks going forward: How to stop it affecting your baby’s sleep

The clocks ‘spring’ forward on 31 March 2024, meaning it’s officially the start of spring…

Meet Britain's Coupon Kid who can save you HUNDREDS of pounds

Are you on the hunt for freebies, cheap days out with the kids and money off your weekly…

How to pay LESS for top attractions this Valentine’s Day, including London Eye and SEA LIFE

Looking for an alternative to the usual flowers and chocolates on 14 February? You’re in luck…

Dozens of women feared to have ‘lost their chance of becoming a mum’ after fertility clinic 'incident'

An investigation has been launched after a 'devastating' fault with the egg freezing…

'This Lakeland heated clothes airer has saved me HUNDREDS of pounds AND keeps me warm'

Netmums' Louisa Sherlock, says this bestselling heated airer does SO much more than just dry clothes

‘Devastating explosion’ of school children reaching mental health crisis point

600 children struggling with mental health issues reach crisis point EVERY week – with some…

6 things you only know if you’re tracking your ovulation

From knowing when you’re most fertile to understanding your menstrual cycle, there are…

How to check if your child has up-to-date protection against measles, as ‘national incident’ declared

Cases of the Victorian killer disease are reportedly at their highest since the 1990s and…

British babies ‘more likely to die before first birthday’ than in any other developed countries

There’s been an ‘appalling decline’ in the health of children aged five and under, with…

Three quarters of parents anxious about their preschooler’s mental health

The number of parents calling a charity helpline increased by a fifth last year

Kids can travel FREE this half term – here’s how

Planning a family day trip in the February school holidays? Then you’ll love this money-saving win…

7 real parent tips for getting pregnant faster

Trying to conceive and looking for tried-and-tested tips? Who better to share what worked…

Families have less than a MONTH to apply for £320 cost of living help

Households are urged to apply now ... as another council reveals it has been given EXTRA…

4 reasons parents are switching to Fairy Dream Team

The Netmums Fairy Dream Team review: Clean clothes (even on a cold wash), ‘amazing’ scent…

Mind-blowing facts about the magic of touch and your baby

There have been lots of studies into the power of touch on babies. Get ready to wow fellow…

The best way to store baby clothes

Your baby may be teeny tiny, but they have a LOT of clothes. So working out how to organise…

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