Tag: Father
How My Girls Helped Me Break The Cycle Of Family Violence
The birth was all a bit of a blur. My girlfriend Donna was seven months pregnant with twins when she started to feel unwell and...
My Father, The Feminist
I think it often takes becoming a parent to fully appreciate your own, and the blood, sweat and tears it takes to raise a...
‘Dad, Don’t Be Angry – I Have A Terrible Confession…’
Dear Dad, When there’s a 'borrowed' screwdriver in my nine-year-old son Alex’s hand, and the plastic back of yet another battery-operated toy lies discarded on...
Joe Jackson Dead – Six Parenting Lessons We Can Learn From...
The death of Joe Jackson on Wednesday brings to an end another chapter in the story of this famous family. His behaviour as a...
‘I Miss You Unbearably, My Son’
“We didn’t see it coming,” Paul says. “I think that was the worst part. In all the dark times, in the early days when we...
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How To Recognize The 3 Stages Of Adolescence
For years, researchers have worked to help parents gain clarity as to the stages of adolescence and what they can expect as their children...
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Natalie Portman
She’s won a Best Actress Oscar, two Golden Globe awards and a BAFTA. She also took a break from acting after appearing in the...
Parents, Limit Your Screen Time – For The Benefit Of Your Kids
I've never really thought about limiting screen time until a few days ago, when I was sitting on the living room floor building a...
Ask The Parents – My Baby Suffers From Colic, How Can I Soothe Him?
It’s estimated that around 40% of babies suffer from colic during the first 12-16 weeks of their lives. Some will scream for...
Countering Anti-Vaxxer Myths About Flu Vaccine Is Essential
Many Americans hold beliefs about the flu vaccine that are at odds with the best available scientific evidence. For example, a recent study found...
8 Ways To Tell If Your Baby Is Developing Normally
As any parent will tell you, there’s always something to worry about. You think you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief...