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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Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Brooke Shields
After starting out as a child model, Brooke Shields first appeared on cinema screens at the age of 12. She has been...
How We Can Teach Our Kids To Drink Responsibly
Around the world, it seems, there is an irresistible attraction between teenagers and alcohol. As parents, we worry about them trying it too early,...
Pregnant And Depressed – Why We Need To Speak Out About Our Mental Health
Life with young children can be tough – all parents know that. But if every day feels like an impossible battle, maybe it’s...
Kids’ Mental Health – Why One Good Friend Is Better Than Being Popular
For as long as we can remember, kids have formed different social circles at school. My own schoolfriends used to talk about the Populars,...
How To Get Rid Of Head Lice Without Spending Loads Of Money
Transmission of head lice among toddlers and children is common and is often the result of close and frequent head or hair contact. Toys,...
13 Truths Every Parent of Teenagers Knows
Everything is ‘fine’ They might be floating on clouds after a night out, have a face like thunder when they get home from school, or...