Tag: advice for dads
Ask The Parents – How Do You Teach A Child To...
When your child wants to brush their own teeth, chances are you’ll feel a little conflicted. On one hand, you want to encourage independence...
Ask The Parents – My Baby Suffers From Colic, How Can...
It’s estimated that around 40% of babies suffer from colic during the first 12-16 weeks of their lives. Some will scream for...
Ask The Parents – Is It Time To Think About Feeding...
As with many aspects of parenting, you can find conflicting advice on when you should start feeding your baby something more substantial than milk....
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My Father, The Feminist
I think it often takes becoming a parent to fully appreciate your own, and the blood, sweat and tears it takes to raise a...
Teaching ‘Grit’ Is Bad For Children, And Bad For Democracy
According to the grit narrative, children in the United States are lazy, entitled and unprepared to compete in the global economy. Schools have contributed...
The Woman Who Gave Birth To My Daughters Is Not Their Mother
The woman who gave birth to my twin daughters is a lot of things, but she is not their mother. She is the woman who...
6 Things You Should Never Say To Your Kids
We’ve all been there. Personally, before I was a mother, I swore my kids would never hear me say: “Because it just is!” I...
Travellers’ Tips – 6 Must-Try Hacks For A Car Journey With Kids
We know all too well that a car journey with kids can be a trial, and anything that makes it easier is to be...
UK Government’s Austerity Policies Are Making More Kids Depressed – Even On Their School...
For most children and young people, the school holidays are a time to have fun with friends and family and do everything they might...