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Raising Multilingual Children Is Hard – What Makes It Work?
Parents have many reasons for raising their children with multiple languages. Some hope for better career opportunities for their offspring, while others focus on...
7 Of The Worst Things You Could Say To Adoptive Parents
Some years ago, one of my son’s schoolteachers learned she and her husband had successfully navigated an often-tortuous process and could become adoptive parents....
Why I’m Ditching Friends Who ‘Shame’ Their Kids On Social Media
You’ll no doubt have seen them doing the rounds on social media – a photo of a child, holding a placard explaining a naughty...
We Were Looking Forward To Being Mothers Together, But Then My Sister Died And...
It’s often said there’s no relationship quite like the one which exists between sisters. That was certainly true when it came to...
When Parents Fight: The Truth About Arguing In Front Of Your Kids
A few days ago, I pulled out the washed, supposedly clean laundry from the washing machine and found the entire load had been coated...
More People Should Choose To Have Children With Down Syndrome
My son Aaron, aged nine, has Down syndrome. If you look at photos of our family, his disability might not be readily apparent. He...