Tag: autism
I’m Glad My Daughter Has Been Diagnosed With Autism
When I gave birth to my first daughter in March 2009, I never dreamt that ten years later I’d be praying she’d be diagnosed...
This Is My Life As A Mother Of Two Kids With...
It’s fair to say all
moms are overworked and underpaid. That’s just part of the contract when it
comes to caring for little people....
The Rise Of Measles In Europe – The Reason We Should...
Twenty years ago, gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield co-authored the now-notorious report that claimed a link between autism and the MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) vaccine....
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Parents Should Monitor Their Child’s Weight From The Age Of Two
One in five children in England are overweight by the time they start primary school. Nationally, children are weighed and measured, aged four to...
Our Son Has A Rare Brain Disease – But We Are Determined To Help...
Our son,
Sam, was a completely normal child for the first two years of his life. Sure,
he tended to trip and fall over...
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...
Should Parents Ask Their Children To Apologize?
Apologies matter. The importance placed on apologies is shared by many cultures. Diverse cultures even share a great deal in common when it comes...
My Daughter Was In Hospital With Measles For 8 Days – This Is Why...
There are so many posts about it on social media that turn into arguments – should you let your child have the...
Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds
Arguably contenders for the title of America’s Sweethearts, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds keep their personal lives reasonably private. After having two daughters together...