Tag: parenting strategies
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
She was Britain’s poster-girl for the London 2012 Olympics and the nation celebrated as she won gold in the heptathlon. Dame Jessica...
Les Enfants Not-So-Terrible – 4 Reasons Why French Children Are So...
How we raise our children to become well-rounded, pleasant and useful members of society is one of our prime concerns as parents. We...
Ask The Parents – What Can I Do About My Picky...
Our children’s diets are a major source of anxiety for many parents. How do we get them to try new foods or...
6 Signs That Might Mean You’re A Lawnmower Parent
We’ve all heard of ‘helicopter parents’ – the ones who hover over their child’s lives, paying close attention to every detail (especially when it...
Ask The Parents – The ‘Terrible Twos’ Are Starting And I’m...
There’s a reason why toddler tantrums are the stuff of legend. Your child might have been an angel since birth, but at some...
How To Raise A Child Who’s A Sceptic (Not A Cynic)
A few nights ago, I was watching a dance talent show on television with my daughter. “She’s good,” I commented about one young hopeful....
Five Lessons We Can Learn From Snowplough Parents
We’ve heard of helicopter parenting and free-range parenting - but here's a new strategy to get your head around. Do you know a parent...
8 Top Quirky Parenting Tips
Life’s weird. The trials and tribulations of raising kids are even weirder. I subscribe to the “whatever works for you” philosophy; after all, parenting...
How To Cope With Your Adult Kids Living At Home (Without...
The traditional way of things was for kids to grow up, finish school and leave home – either to go on to university or...
6 Great Strategies For Parenting Your Adult Children
As our kids get older, our relationship with them inevitably alters. They are now independent, our equals, with their own lives. Adapting to the...
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Five Fun And Healthy Recipe Books For Kids
When we think about the holidays we often think about all of the great food that we will get to enjoy — your father’s...
Curious Kids: Are Zombies Real?
Are zombies real? – James, aged 8, Sydney, Australia There are lots of TV shows about zombies. Most of them are for older people and...
Something For The Weekend – The Perfect Shepherd’s Pie
First, let's be clear about one thing – a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. The clue is in the name, after all. However,...
7 Tips For Welcoming Stepkids To Your Family
So you’ve been in a relationship for a significant amount of time. Maybe you’ve even gotten married. In some cases, this relationship comes with...
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Sienna Miller
Known for her roles in British films, Sienna Miller has appeared in such hits as Layer Cake, Stardust and Alfie. Brought up...
Pupils To Learn About The Dangers Of Female Genital Mutilation
The dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM) will be on the curriculum in English secondary schools by 2020 as part of new government education...