Tag: dads and daughters
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...
5 Myths About Girls And Puberty That Parents Should Ignore
Puberty is irrefutable proof that our kids are growing up. Many parents find it harder to come to terms with this in their daughters,...
Let’s Hear It For Divorced Dads – We Deserve Credit On...
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...
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How To Get Your Child To Clean Their Room – 5 Positive Strategies
My friend Tracy and I are divided in our views on the new Mary Poppins film, due for release in December. She can’t wait,...
The Differences Between Gender And Sex, And How To Understand Them
It’s arguably the most common question during pregnancy or after someone has given birth: “Is it a boy or a girl?” For centuries,...
6 Tips To Help You Cope With Being A First Time Mum
Congratulations, you're a first time mum! You made it through the birth – funny how quickly you forget the pain – and the health...
Parents Of Sick And Premature Babies Could Receive Increased Parental Leave
Parents of premature babies and those needing hospital care after birth could receive increased parental leave and pay if plans by the British government...
Why It’s So Hard To Let Go Of Those Childhood Souvenirs
In the bottom of my nine-year-old son's chest of drawers nestles a tiny pair of newborn-size bootees. He doesn't need them, of course - not now...
I Was A Teenage Rebel – So How Come My Child Is Such A...
It's September 1988 and I'm about to turn 15. I'll celebrate by drinking a two-litre bottle of Bentley's Yorkshire Bitter (£2.99 from Anil, our...