Tag: parenting tips
10 Inescapable Truths Of Parenting
It's rarely a good thing when they’re quiet
You know the feeling. You’re suddenly aware the house is silent. There’s no shouting or squabbling (if...
7 Simple Ways To Stop A Child Who Keeps Interrupting You
You could be on the telephone to your boss, talking to a friend over coffee or at the supermarket checkout – chances are, if...
Les Enfants Not-So-Terrible – 4 Reasons Why French Children Are So...
How we raise our children to become well-rounded, pleasant
and useful members of society is one of our prime concerns as parents. We...
It’s Nearly Back-To-School Time – Try Our 7 Tips For A...
We hate to burst your summer bubble, but it’s not long now until the school bell rings again. Whether you – or...
Ask The Parents – Should I Use A Pacifier With My...
Some parents say life would be unbearable without one.
Others are outraged at the thought. There’s no doubt that wondering whether you
should let...
Ask The Parents – The ‘Terrible Twos’ Are Starting And I’m...
There’s a reason why toddler tantrums are the stuff of
legend. Your child might have been an angel since birth, but at some...
8 Top Quirky Parenting Tips
Life’s weird. The trials and tribulations of raising kids are even weirder. I subscribe to the “whatever works for you” philosophy; after all, parenting...
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
She was Britain’s poster-girl for the London 2012 Olympics and the nation celebrated as she won gold in the heptathlon. Dame Jessica...
Ask The Parents – How Do I Stop Feeling So Isolated...
There’s no doubt you love your baby, but if you’re new to
being a stay-at-home mum then you’d be forgiven for finding it...
Ask The Parents – What Can I Do About My Picky...
Our children’s diets are a major source of anxiety for many parents. How do we get them to try new foods or...
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Why Making Sure Your Teen Gets Enough Sleep Could Save Their Life
Teenagers and sleep. Two things that never seem to go together at the right time. They’re wide awake in the early hours, then dead...
Ask The Parents – What’s The Best Way To Bath A Baby?
When you think of baby’s bath time, the image that comes to
mind is of a cooing, smiling infant, a laughing parent, and...
Millie’s Tale – The Amazing Story Of The Little Girl With Just Half A...
My husband and I married on August 22, 2015 in Nova Scotia, Canada. We were deeply in love, ready to take whatever life threw...
Minecraft Can Increase Problem Solving, Collaboration And Learning – Yes, At School
A video game like Minecraft in schools might trouble some parents. As a Canada research chair in technologies and education, my hope is both...
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...
7 Toddler Activities That Don’t Involve Screen Time
Most children have a set amount of screen time that they are allowed to use a screen for each day. But toddlers are meant...