Oliver Bennett
Editor and journalist Oliver Bennett lives in London with his partner, Helen. He has two children, Bruno, 17, and Matilda, 28. Coming from a family of five, he is fascinated by the forces of family life and how they influence behaviour and approaches to life.
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Older Fatherhood May Add Risks For Mums And Kids
The study, which reviews 40 years of research on the effect of parental age on fertility, pregnancy, and the health of children,...
I Had To Adopt My Own Daughter – And As Half Of An Inter-Racial,...
It’s not
often I talk about adopting my daughter, even though the day it became official
was one of the best of my life....
This One Simple Tip Can Boost Your Child’s Reading Ability
Children’s oral vocabulary – their knowledge of the sounds and meanings of words – is strongly positively associated with their reading all the way...
Calling All Parents – The Simple Genius Of The ‘Pick One Thing’ Rule
On a visit to my hometown recently I tried to catch up with an old friend, Andrea. Coffee on Tuesday afternoon? No, Child 1...
12 Simple Activities to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Wow, you are about to officially have a preschooler!Many parents find this to be a bittersweet achievement. Even if your little one has some...
Let’s Hear It For Divorced Dads – We Deserve Credit On Father’s Day Too
My name is Eugene, and I’m a divorced dad with a daughter.We all tend to mark the years with milestones that remind us of...