Daniella Gray
Daniella covers all things family and wellbeing. From building healthy family relationships to self-care tips for mums and parenting trends - she also covers postnatal workouts and exercises for kids. After gaining a Print Journalism BA Hons degree and NCTJ Diploma in Journalism at Nottingham Trent University, Daniella started writing for Health & Wellbeing, where she interviewed celebrities, produced content for the magazine and website, and managed its social media channels. In this time, she also became a co-host and producer for the Walk to Wellbeing podcast, recruiting big names for in-depth interviews, from Andrea McLean and Myleene Klass to Mark Wright and Giovanna Fletcher. She has also written for Stylist, Natural Health, The Sun UK, and Fit & Well. In her free time, Daniella loves to travel, try out new fitness classes, and cook for family and friends.
Latest articles by Daniella Gray
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Postnatal exercise: 5 ways to exercise after having a baby
Regular post-pregnancy exercise can improve posture and strength, as well as increasing your energy and overall wellness
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Best workouts for busy mums to reduce stress and improve wellbeing
From Pilates and strength-building moves, these workouts are perfect to slot into your new routine
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Calling all parents of tweens and teens – this acronym might save your sanity (and you’re going to want to tell your friends about it)
Parents of teens need to carry a Q-TIP to help them cope with their teen’s independence
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The best 15-minute workouts for busy mums
Working out doesn't require hours in the gym – and these exercises can help build up your fitness from home
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How to respond when your kid says ‘I hate you’ – and 3 ways to understand how they’re really feeling
Pick up the pieces of your broken hearts, parents – the declaration is just an expression of feelings
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Get fit from home with our 30-day HIIT workout challenge
High intensity interval training is great for time-strapped mums – try these five moves for an all-round workout to get you fit at home
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How to start running for beginners – 14 tips for busy mums
Lace up those trainers and discover how to make running a rewarding part of your daily routine, no matter how hectic life gets
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“I won't let you” – child psychotherapist Dr Becky reveals why these four words are “better” than empty threats
Tired of not following through with punishments? These four words could change everything
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5 expert tips for a stress-free house move with kids – and #2 is genius to avoid tears and tantrums
More and more parents are letting their kids take the lead in deciding whether to move home, with one in five saying they’d actually ‘let their kids decide’ the whole shebang
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3 reasons why punishments don’t improve kids’ behaviour, according to a child psychologist – and #2 makes so much sense
Parenting truth alert – punishments don’t work, here’s why and what to do instead
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Running with a pram: 11 tips from the experts who do it on a regular basis
Here are the experts' tips on how you can bring your baby along safely on your runs
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Why Couch to 5k is a great workout for busy mums – 5 expert tips for new runners, plus what to avoid
Take the steps to get back into running at your own pace with the Couch to 5k challenge
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Parents say support from their potential employer is important, new research reveals – is your work doing enough?
Nine in 10 working parents say having support from their prospective employer is “very important”, especially when considering a new role, according to new findings
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How to do a push-up: Follow this 30-day plan - building up to a full bodyweight workout
Follow our 30-day press up challenge to strengthen your upper body – beginning on the knees and gradually building up to a full bodyweight workout
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Burpees for beginners: The benefits and how to do them with the proper form
Discover how to do burpees with our 30-day challenge workout - as demonstrated our fitness expert
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Your 30-day guide to mastering the perfect squat
Delve into this guide tailored specifically for new mums seeking to master the art of the perfect squat
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The 30-day plank challenge: How to strengthen your core and tone up postpartum
Follow our 30-day plank challenge for just a few minutes every day to tone up without any equipment.
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‘It’s okay to not like playing’ – a parenting psychologist reveals 3 reasons why playing with your kid feels like a chore
No, you're not a bad parent if you don't enjoy playing with your kid
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Great news for parents – kids who fight with their siblings will fare better in life, according to science
This just in: a new study has found that fighting with a sibling increases social skills and development
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What to do when your child shows 'mean' behaviour (spoiler: it’s not their fault) – 5 tips from a psychologist
It’s a heartbreaking situation for all parents if they find out their kid is being bullied, but what should you do if your child is the mean one?
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“This is not the answer” – why the latest government scheme to increase school attendance has enraged parents, and we totally get it
The national initiative aims to enhance school attendance through hubs and a mentor pilot programme
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"Motherhood has really changed my outlook on life" – Kate Ferdinand opens up about parenting challenges and her new approach to fitting in exercise
We caught up with Kate Ferdinand to find out how she makes exercise more fun and the lessons she’s learned from motherhood
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'Are you even listening to me?' If it feels like your teenager is tuning you out, they probably are, but research proves it’s not personal, just science
If you feel like you're being ignored by your teenager, you're not imagining it – but know that they're not doing it on purpose
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Is your child not playing with their toys? 3 reasons why and what to do about it
Your kids have so many toys but they’re always bored – here's what to do about it, according to a play expert
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