Ursula Hirschkorn

Features writer

Ursula Hirschkorn is mum to four boys – including twins. She is a freelance writer who regularly contributes to the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and The Independent. Her most recent office job was as chief editor of Live Well, NHS Choices consumer health pages.

10 ways children will kill time on a rainy day in the holidays - and drive mums mad

By Ursula Hirschkorn, May 21, 2012

It's the summer holidays and while I dream of pitching my children out into a sun drenched garden to entertain themselves, I know the reality is more likely to be all of us housebound by torrential rain as I tear out my hair trying to think up ways to entertain us all.

Would vouchers for parenting classes make you a better parent?

By Ursula Hirschkorn, May 15, 2012

Would free parenting classes make you a better parent? I don't think so. David Cameron's proposed Band Aid to slap on the problem of poor parenting is to offer £100 vouchers to pay for lessons in how to feed, discipline and educate your child.

Why is bored a dirty word?

By Ursula Hirschkorn, May 1, 2012

It is only the beginning of the holiday, but I am already getting that tight feeling around my skull as I try to think up activities to keep the children amused that are both tolerable for me and don't cost the earth.

Marathon mum: I lost 6 st and ran the London Marathon

By Ursula Hirschkorn, Apr 25, 2012

Mum of four Ursula Hirschkorn lost six stone and eight dress sizes. She recently completed the London Marathon in four hours and 33 minutes and shares her story with Parentdish

Harry Potter Studio Tour: First review

By Ursula Hirschkorn, Mar 28, 2012

As big fans of Harry Potter, the Warner Bros. Harry Potter studio tour was a must-see for us. The whole experience has been created using genuine sets from the movies.