Tag: growing up
Why Your Kids Should Get To Know Their Cousins
A vivid memory from my childhood involves trying to recreate John Travolta’s moves to the Bee Gees’ You Should Be Dancing (from the movie...
The Ultimate Guide To The Things Parents Wish Their Kids Would...
“Treasure every moment,” you’re told when you have a new baby. “They’ll be grown up and leaving home before you know it.” It’s 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,...
The 7 Things Every Single Mum Wants You To Know
Many of us have a partner-in-crime to help us along the perilous parenting path. Even when things aren’t going well, it’s good to know...
12 Things Your Child Should Know Before Staying Home Alone
Can you depend on your child when it comes to completing homework, doing domestic tasks, or following instructions? If things don't go as planned,...
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‘Nipple Nazis’ Vs Overwrought Mums: The Breastfeeding Debate
Intrigued by recent research that shows longer-term breastfeeding may be linked to higher IQs, I shared an article about it on my Facebook page....
How To Get A Baby To Sleep
Okay, I’m guessing you clicked on this article because you are desperate for advice on how to get a baby to sleep. Trust me,...
My In-Laws Don’t Know Their Daughter-In-Law Was Born A Boy
I don’t think anyone would have been good enough for my in-laws, so I try not to take their frequent digs seriously. Nothing I...
‘Public Health Timebomb’: Half A Million UK Kids Not Vaccinated Against Measles
More than half a million children in Britain have not been immunised against measles in the past decade, according to a new estimate. The children’s...
Something For The Weekend – Sausage And Bean Casserole
When the kids were young, I always had far more success getting them to eat vegetables that were part of a stew or...
I’m A Much Better Father The Second Time Around
As I watch my youngest son, Robbie launch his favourite toy car down the garden slide and roar with laughter as it splashes in...