Parenting Skills
Why you shouldn’t stop your toddler from writing on your walls
Introducing cursive handwriting in the first years of schooling is a daunting task for parent and child alike. Yet, more and more primary schools are insisting that a child entering school should embark on writing at this seemingly complicated level. Read More »
Fairtrade: is it really fair to ask us to look for this label?
I used to view with suspicion all type of marketing around Fairtrade simply because I wasn’t really aware of what Fairtrade really was until my 5 year old son one day came home from school saying that we needed to buy only Fairtrade goods in order not to exploit the farmers … Read More »
Top tips for children hydration
Expert tool launched to encourage children to develop healthy hydration habits. Read More »
Top tips for hiring an au pair
Janey Fraser, author of THE AU PAIR, page turning read for families and perfect for busy mums/summer reading and fans of WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, has sent us great tips for hiring an au pair. Read More »
Why first aid is important
What if? What could I do? How would I cope? These are the questions that a First Aid Course can give you the answers to. Read More »
No prams at London 2012! Are you are a sling or pram mummy or daddy?
At the Olympic Games this summer people are advised not to go with prams but use slings instead. Baby Slings appear to be mandatory for The Olympics “Babes in Arms” Tickets. And what a great opportunity for those strong daddies to bond with their babies while watching their favourite sport. Read More »
Swimming games to help kids feel safe in water
In light of the report from the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) which reveals a third of children in England cannot swim by the time they leave primary school, here are five simple, yet fun games which parents can play with their children to help teach them how to swim and to feel confident and happy in the water. Read More »
British families urged to swap a sedentary summer for a Playcation
New research recently revealed that British families are stuck to the sofa, with two thirds (68 per cent) of family time being sedentary. Read More »
42% OF CHILDREN LOSE INTEREST IN READING BY 11
Teachers are increasingly worried as children prefer internet over reading. ‘Twilight effect’ is attributed to two thirds of girls reading fantasy novels. More than a third of children (42%) are likely to have turned off reading for pleasure before they reach secondary school age (11), according to new teacher research recently released. Read More »
Mums’ Friendships Going Down The Toilet With Potty Training
One in three mums has fallen out with someone over how to raise their children, a study has revealed. Read More »-
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