Parenting Blogs UK Top 20
Last updated 27/11/2024.
Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.
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Still number 1 in our ranking of top UK parenting bloggers is Jen Walshaw, AKA Mum In The Madhouse. Blogging for over 14 years now, Jen is ‘a firm believer in the joy that can be found in living a creative family life, even in this digital age’ and shares this outlook with her readers. Sections of the blog are devoted to crafts, recipes, and parenting, where Jen advocates for diversity, body neutrality, ‘and more conversation about the role over 50s women play in the influencer landscape. In addition to the joys of parenting teenagers’.
And sticking in at the second spot for 2024 is In The Playroom, where Anna and Luciana have been blogging about kids activities, life, fashion, health, and relationships since its launch in 2012. With five children between them, these bloggers know their subject well, and share their experience and know-how to ‘inspire creativity in your home and family’. Now the site, its subjects, and the blogger’s own families, have grown, the two now also publish posts from a host of contributors, too.
Up from last year’s number five is Uju Asika’s Babes About Town, where parents can check out ‘cool finds, activities, and experiences’ in the London area. Find places to travel to, books to read, food to eat, and weekend trips to book now – recent posts cover what’s happening at the Royal Academy of Arts, Somerset House now the weather is getting colder, and classic boardgames to play if you don’t feel like leaving home. For more from Uju, you can also read her latest book ‘Raising Boys Who Do Better: A Hopeful Guide For A New Generation’’.
4. Honest Mum
Keeping things upfront and honest is Honest Mum Vicki Broadbent – a blogger, broadcaster, and published author. Vicki launched Honest Mum back in 2010 while on maternity leave as a way to regain her confidence and find her voice again. Now with a following of loyal readers, the blog is a place for this blogger to ‘share family life as well as my passion for family, food, fashion, travel and beauty’. To read now: recipes for warming winter soups; how to talk about the topic of where babies come from with your kids; and ways to save on childcare costs.
5. DIY Daddy
Moving up a spot from last year’s number 6 is DIY Daddy, who is here to cover the ‘trials and tribulations’ of parenting – including setting up the home for the potential wear and tear that comes with raising kids. It’s not all about the practicalities of the physical home, however – this blog also tackles the other important family stuff that can arise. Recent blogs cover how to handle the effects of money worries as a single parent; whether or not you should game with your kids; and driving safety tips for dads out on the road.
Writing about ‘cooking, running, searching for a healthier lifestyle’ and parenting at ‘What the Redhead said’ is Donna Wishart, a self-described ‘Mummy. Blogger. Social Media Manager. Baker. Fudge Maker. Traveller. Lover of stars, rainbows and gin’. Blogging for over 12 years now, Donna went full-time in November 2016 and now covers all things family life, as well as life in general. Find recipes to try with your kids, reviews of Winter-themed days out, and – particularly useful now – ideas for Christmas gifts.
With the UK rainy (and maybe slightly snowy) season now firmly upon us, Rainy Day Mum is perfectly placed to offer ideas on indoor activities with the family. Here you can find ‘Simple and easy ideas to do with your kids to learn, create, cook, play, read and have fun’. Sections on the blog include Cooking With Kids, Kids Crafts, Kids Books, Gardening With Kids, Science, Nature, Maths, and History, so parents can keep their kids busy and learning outside of school hours (while keeping things fun).
We travel upwards for North East Family Fun, which also happens to have moved up a spot from last year’s number nine. Launched back in 2012 by Sam and Steve, this blog is now a ‘go-to resource’ for ‘things to do, places to visit and dine, plus holiday and staycation reviews’, focusing on the North East of England. Recent recommendations include what’s on for kids and teens in the North East now; the cheapest ways to go ice skating this year; and six circular National Trust Walks to try.
9. TwoDadsUK
Here to support those ‘on a journey to become parents via surrogacy’ are Wes and Michael of TwoDadsUK, who share their own story as well as those of other happy families – ‘with either two Mummies, two Daddies, one Mummy or one Daddy’ – on their blog. Originally launched in 2016, TwoDadsUK is an award-winning UK surrogacy support group, and covers fertility, surrogacy, and general parenting topics. To read now: a day in the life of a fertility counsellor; surrogacy myths; and what to consider when thinking about genetic testing.
Entering our top ten from last year’s twelfth spot is Yorkshire Tots-To-Teens – ‘helping busy parents find family fun in Yorkshire’. Run by Yorkshire-based mum Erin and her husband Bill, the blog offers weekly events round ups, days out posts, and an events calendar to make planning for family fun quick and easy. Check out the easy to navigate directory for things to do, currently split into handy sections including December, Christmas in Yorkshire, Christmas Markets, The Best Santa Experiences, and Christmas Lights Events.
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