Posts Tagged ‘parenting’

Tiger Parenting? Extra curricular activities: How do you know when they are getting too much?

Oct 12 2014

Mozart in the womb, Baby Einstein DVD’s for newborns and i-pad learning apps for toddlers.

From the moment the umbilical cord is cut, today’s parents feel trapped in a never-ending race to ensure their child is the brightest and the best.
Now a provocative new book, Taming the Tiger Parent gives parents the confidence to step away from the frenzy and shows them how to protect their children’s well-being in today’s hothouse atmosphere.

In an exclusive extract of my book on tiger parenting, here are tips to help parents decide which extracurricular activities should stay and which should go:

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Summer sleep guide for babies and toddlers

Jun 21 2014

As summer finally arrives, it brings with it longer days and balmy evenings. Whilst most people will undoubtedly welcome these changes, the lighter nights and higher temperatures can interrupt babies’ and toddlers’ sleep patterns – which means less sleep for mum and dad too! Fortunately, there are many tried and tested tricks you can use to help you and your children get a good night’s sleep.  Here is my Summer sleep guide for babies and toddlers.

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Tips for Travelling with Toddlers

Jul 29 2013

Going on holiday with babies is one thing, but going on holiday with toddlers is an entirely different story! Once the little ones are independent enough to scurry off to discover new things, there are few things you need to think about it.

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5 Ways to Improve Family Life Balance

Jun 26 2013

As a parent managing the school run, extracurricular activities, work deadlines, family and social engagements as well as making family time a priority can be a constant challenge! So what’s the solution? Here are my suggested 5 ways to improve family life balance.

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Bright but needs to concentrate

Mar 17 2013

Have you ever wondered why some children can concentrate and finish their homework on time, while others need to be chased around the room?

In the last ten to twelve years, neuro-scientists and psychologists have made advancements in this area of brain research and we now know that this inability to concentrate is called “Working Memory Deficit”.

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