Tag: child development
My Child Has Down Syndrome – And She’s The Best Thing...
My husband Stephen and I had been trying for a baby for seven or eight years, but nothing was happening. I needed a baby;...
How Toddlers And Teens Develop In Similar Ways
What happened? Suddenly, it seems your kid is a selfish, ungrateful jerk who wants to do everything on their own and always ends up...
Baby Mouthing – Can You Stop Babies Putting Everything In Their...
There’s no such thing as the five-second rule when you’re just starting out in life. It doesn’t matter where it’s come from – if...
My Son Has Hydrocephalus – It’s Not Easy, But Our Life...
When my son, Braden, graduated last year it was one of the most emotional days of my life. One that, at various...
Why 14 Is A Dangerous Age
Teenage behaviour often mystifies us. We wonder why they’re drawn to activities and behaviour we consider risky and dangerous – even though, as parents,...
The Ultimate Guide To The Things Parents Wish Their Kids Would...
“Treasure every moment,” you’re told when you have a new baby. “They’ll be grown up and leaving home before you know it.” It’s a...
3 Simple Things That Will Boost Your Child’s Brain Development
A new study has highlighted three key factors that can affect our children’s cognitive abilities. The pre-adolescent and adolescent years are the most critical...
Exercising While Pregnant Could Be Good For Your Baby Too, Says...
The days of pregnant women being told to put their feet up and take it easy for nine months are long-gone; nowadays,...
The Birth Of My Daughter Changed Our View Of ‘Normal’ –...
What does ‘normal’ mean? In life, at work, with your family – what is ‘normal’? It’s not something I’d ever questioned, not a word...
Keeping Their Frenemies Close
So we all know what a frenemy is. Made famous in the Noughties by the Sex and the City TV show, the phrase actually...
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8 Tips On How To Cope When Your Parenting Styles Clash
Most parents-to-be assume that their parenting styles will be similar. The truth is, you never know what your parenting style is until you become...
7 Ways To Cope With Morning Sickness
It’s estimated around 85% of women experience nausea during pregnancy. And many know that, although it’s commonly called ‘morning sickness’, the reality for some...
Something For The Weekend – Simple Tomato Soup With Cheesy Garlic Dippers
Tomato soup is a childhood staple and this home-made version is delicious. It freezes well, too, so you can double up on ingredients...
Something For The Weekend – Hot Cross Bun Cupcakes
We love hot cross buns, but they take a while to make and can be quite fiddly. This cupcake version has plenty of...
Curious Kids: How Does Gravity Pull Things Down To Earth?
How does gravity pull things down to Earth? – Gabriel, age four, Stewartby, UK Gravity is a force, which means that it pulls on things....
Something For The Weekend – Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
It’s time to put your slow cooker to work! You can vary the strength of this curry to suit your family’s preferences and make...