5 ways you can be a positive parent today
Firstly, what is ‘positive parenting’? As a mum or dad, you have probably heard this term thrown around. But what does it actually mean? Whether you have one child or …
eSafety: 5 apps you didn’t know let your kids talk to strangers
Hands up how many times have you installed an app and clicked ‘I agree’ without reading the terms and conditions? And who’s reviewed the privacy settings on their Skype or …
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How Buddhist principles can help calm your kids
Anxiety is normal response to the up and downs of daily life, for children and adults alike. It is neither good nor bad, right or wrong, it’s just a feeling …
5 tips to encourage early reading
Beanstalk, the children’s literacy charity, in partnership with LuCiD and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, has devised Story Starters, a new programme that enables pre-school children to become ready to read. …
Why meditation for kids can help them learn
Concentration is a key skill kids need for school, as well as for most of the other things they do, from sports to hobbies. It means being able to focus …
Why it isn’t our jobs to make our kids happy all the time
If you give a child a toy they want, they will be happy. All parents want their children to be happy, but I want to argue that the all encompassing idea …
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16 things to look for to help spot vulnerable children
In the UK, over 950,000 children experience domestic abuse each year of which 30,000 will live in a refuge. Whether as direct victims of abuse or by witnessing violence, the …
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One simple reason why your child isn’t listening to you
Isn’t it amazing how words like ‘ice cream’ or ‘park,’ or anything else that strikes kids as fun are heard right away. While anything boring, like it’s time to clean …
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Get internet safety for kids right with HomeHalo
I am a nerd. I was therefore very excited to be asked to review HomeHalo; a new piece of kit that helps parents watch over their their kids online lives better. My …
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The only way to offer your toddler choice to stop those meltdowns
I have to say I love having lots of choice. If I find a great top and it only comes in one colour, I’m disappointed. If it comes with tons …
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How to manage when a child favours one parent
Hello, we are back with another parenting snapshot with Beckie Whitehouse of Be Confident Coaching. This week we are talking about what to do if your child favours a …
Tips to encourage your toddler’s speech development
In this week’s hangout with Beckie Whitehouse, we are talking about speech and how we can help our toddlers with their speech development. First words are usually spoken at …
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How to encourage road safety in your kids
With millions of cars on the road (and even more roads being built) road safety is even more important to teach your child and this week it is the focus …
10 ways to help build confidence in your kids
We all want our children to have a healthy confidence. We want them to feel happy about who they are and what they stand for. We want them to …
Preparing a child for a new sibling
Welcome to another parenting tales from the sofa hangout with myself and Beckie Whitehouse where today we are discussing how to prepare your child the the arrival of a …