I hope this blog on suggestions for fun outdoor activities will help you get kids away from the screen (for the day at least!).
Many parents will see their children’s ‘social lives’ as a constant rotation of the latest tech trends; if it’s not the newest computer game it’s the latest hype in social apps. Changing your child’s reluctance to cut down on screen time is no easy feat…
As the leaves begin to fall and autumn descends the excitement of Trick or Treating and Fireworks mounts for little ones. However, dark evenings and over-excited children can be a recipe for disaster and it is advisable to plan ahead to ensure everyone remains safe:
Trick or Treat:
Fancy dress costumes tend to not be waterproof or flame resistant. Keep your children warm and dry…
Raising a child is difficult. There are also many ways to parent, and no one parenting style is necessarily better than any other. Teaching children, however, should always be a priority. You cannot rely solely on a standard school education to teach your children the invaluable life skills that they need to succeed. This means doing more than simply sending your child to school, it…
Body Image is a big issue these days and this blog aims to tackle it as well as to provide parents with thoughts and ideas.
A healthy girl is standing in front of a mirror pinching her stomach. She turns sideways and breathes in…she looks upset and makes a face at her reflection.
‘At Nursery someone said I was fat. I wish I didn’t have a fat tummy. I’d like to look like Lily, she’s…
Moving to a new property is one of those big moments in life. Unfortunately, it is also considered to be one of the most stressful ones. There are plenty of things to do during a relocation and things can get overwhelming really quickly; don’t even get me started on the potential problems lurking around the corner on the actual moving day.
To avoid letting your moving day turn into a very…
A lot of us strive for our families to be happy. This is understandable and yet no-one is happy all the time so, as parents know, their job is to create an environment where people can learn how to cope and deal with the inevitable ups and downs of life.
The Power of the Family System
Early family experiences teach people:
How to cope
How to fit…
Mums ‘me time’ lasts, on average, 52 minutes, for some (33%) it’s only 30 minutes a day. Watching TV top mums’ ‘me time’ activity. 15% of mums get up before 6 am during the week to make sure their kids are up and ready for school or nursery.
According to new research conducted on behalf of fast-growing discount retailer B&M Stores, stockists of toys and children’s wear, mums…
What’s the secret of happy families? Parenthood is no easy task and many parents find that raising their children can sometimes be a matter of trial and error. Everybody wants the absolute best for their children, but each child is an individual and it can sometimes be difficult to know if you’re doing things right. Here are some great goals to set for yourself this year, to improve your…
To work hard and sustain their efforts, children need to feel confident of their success. They need to be able to manage their anxieties, frustrations and feelings of discouragement or anger. If they cannot, they will give up trying to succeed.
Children need to be encouraged and inspired. They need to see the relevance of learning. If they are criticised for lack of effort, it is likely they will…
As a journalist I get sent lots of studies every day but only a few make me smile or think about it. There’s one in particular which caught my eyes and made me realise how children these days are often insensitive and egoistic. According to a recent conducted with kids’ TV series The Clangers for Kindness campaign (they are, after all, known for their kindness!), over 95% of parents of…