The summer holidays are almost over and the big rush of preparation for the new school year has begun. For those who have travelled and spent time away from home, it may seem that the word holiday is a distant memory when you are back in your old routine. For those who stayed home based …
YOUR CHILD DID NOT GET THE RESULT THEY WANTED In a world where expectations are high and beating the competition is the buzz word in all levels of life, how many parents are asking the question how do I help my child cope with failure. It is not long until the major results season hits …
Its that time of year again when parents and children alike are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the final end of year exams for their children. No matter their age, children’s exams are a fact of life. Whether it’s SAT’s, or GCSE’s, or A’levels, or just an entrance test for your child to get into …
When you become pregnant your focus is on your body and the healthy care of you and your baby. As time and the pregnancy progresses, thoughts turn to what happens when baby arrives. How do you make sure to be ready for baby? Whether this is your first or your tenth pregnancy, you will have …
PARENTING, ANTE-NATAL, FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP COURSES AND SEMINARS Taking care of your child is not always easy. Some would say that it’s the most complicated and responsible job in the world, and yet, any professional work experiences requires you to have qualifications in abundance on your CV. When it comes to childcare, whether you …
One of the most common questions I encounter is when is the most suitable age to potty train a toddler. The right answer in my opinion is that there is no ‘suitable age’. Children are ready to potty train at different ages and there is no fixed timing when a parent should begin. The correct …
There are an endless number of opinions about when to start weaning your baby and what should you introduce when? When you start weaning is critical to your baby’s speech development among many other areas of development. WHEN IS YOUR BABY READY TO START WEANING The current school of thought is that when a baby …
All parents worry about their children’s health and well being but many don’t realise just how much what their child eats effects their brain. Everyday food can be a link to your child’s mental health, as well as their other areas of development. We know the common ones like avoid sugar, limit junk food, increase …
5 FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR CHILDREN THIS WEEKEND Work and life stresses can remove you from your children and disconnect your family. It’s important to take some time out every day, but especially over the weekends to re-establish that closeness with your children and within the family. In a word filled with school, …
COURTESY OF HUFFINGTON POST PARENTS Super cute so I had to post it! It’s true, toddlers are extremely good at copying music, so go on have a go with your toddler, sing your hearts out, have fun, laugh and most of all – post the video’s so …
