Your divorce is impacting your child’s exam results, so take action today

Several studies have been done in the past 10 years on the impact of divorce on children, specifically with regard to their academic performance and exam results.The *studies all suggest that although the psychological damage from divorce fades for children within a few years, their academic performance continues to decline. Read More »

Spanish-English bilingual in England. To be or not to be is not the question! How to be it? Is.

Having lived in London for over 17 years it has always amazed me when I come across people whose parents or grandparents are from a different country and they don’t speak anything other than English. Often they say ‘I understand it but I can’t speak it’. I always thought their parents did something wrong! Now that I have children of my own I realise that it is easier than I thought to just let a language go, especially when parents have different first languages to each other and to the local community. Read More »

In the eponymous words of Cher … If I could turn back time

How to manage your partner’s mid-life crisis. You’ve been married for double digit years, had your kids, finally reached financial stability and are looking forward to the next stage of the relationship life-cycle – enjoying life as a couple without the stress and distraction of bringing up ankle biters. Read More »

Tips on keeping your child-minding mum happy

Research has shown that one in three working mums rely on their mums or mother-in-law’s for childcare when they return to work or further education. Read More »

Mum Tribes and behavioural trends by Psychologist Jo Hemmings

With the rise of mummy bloggers, yummy mummies filling magazine spreads and new research out from Philips PerfectCare revealing that British women are now busier than ever, psychologist and mum Jo Hemmings explores the behavioural trends that exist. How Mums can fit into different tribes and how their behaviour affects their lifestyle, their approach to childcare and their day-to-day life. Read More »

Baby sleep – Leading by example (by expert Jo Tantum)

When you’ve just had a baby, sometimes it feels like they’re holding your sleeping hours hostage! In this article Jo Tantum shows us how to take back control, and encourage positive sleep patterns. This article is courtesy of www.greatvine.com Read More »

COST OF RAISING A CHILD INCREASES TO £218,000

The annual Cost a Child Report [1} from protection and retirement specialist LV=, reveals the cost of raising a child from birth to their 21st birthday now totals a record £218,024. This equates to £10,382 a year, £865 a month or £28.44 a day. Read More »

Top tips on how to help your child make the most of university life

University has a brilliant array of opportunities for your child however it can be daunting at first for them to know where to look. Nabil Alizai (Activities Officer for 2011/2012) from the University of Sheffield’s Students’ Union would like to share his top 5 tips on how to help your child make the most of their time at university. Read More »

How to help your child make themselves more employable whilst at university

The time spent at university can be extremely rewarding, however many students struggle to make themselves stand out to employers after graduation. Amy Gray and Claire Brooke from the University of Sheffield’s Career Service have some top tips on how to help your child make themselves more employable whilst at university. Read More »

Cost-cutting tips for new parents

Helpful tips for mums from Dr Lin Day, founder of www.babysensory.com. Read More »