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As a parent, sometimes your child will ask you a question or behave in a certain way and you’ll think “How do I respond to that?” or “How did I get taught that you shouldn’t do that?” This is one of the biggest challenges involved in being a first-time parent; struggling to know the best way […] Read more…
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Life isn’t always easy, and that’s exactly why it is important to raise children to be more confident and ready to take on challenges without losing hope. As parents, we can do a lot to shape that. Offer praise Praise and positive feedback work wonders for children, whether you’re trying to encourage a certain […] Read more…
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Keeping children interested and happy can be a task, especially when the weather isn’t great. So whether you’re budgeting or just trying to make your little ones realise the joy of little things in life, and not rely on material items,here are some ideas Organise a treasure hunt Hide a special surprise for them, it […] Read more…
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It is no secret that when you are a parent you are going to want the very best for your children. This not only applies to their childhood, but also for the rest of our lives. We all know that those years spent at school lay the foundations for their future careers and perhaps even […] Read more…
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The temperature has dropped and soon the nights and morning will be darker but that isn’t going to stop Lucas wanting to go out. I don’t want it to either, it was actually quite nice having our early morning walks last year. Lucas loves his footwear and has a huge selection of sandals, trainers and […] Read more…
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As parents, our natural instinct is to protect our children, from everything that’s wrong or anything that might cause them harm. Death and loss of life is extremely difficult to deal with for us adults as well, and naturally, children too, are aware of it, even though they might not react or understand it completely. […] Read more…
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Growing children need to be taught a lot of values which can include sharing, being respectful, having compassion and self control. We see a lot of adults struggle with self control, and if you can get your children to develop this at an early stage itself, it can be helpful throughout all their life. Fingers […] Read more…
The Bath, Book, Bed routine is once again being highlighted by parenting expert Jo Frost and the BookTrust. Lack of sleep is one of the hardest parts of being a parent and getting children to sleep can be one of the biggest challenges. A regular routine is the best way to get children […] Read more…
I have taken Lucas to the pool since he was between 6 and 8 weeks old. I always wanted to get him accustomed to water as soon as possible to hopefully be confident and careful around water. Before you even go swimming though you need to remember that you need to be happy […] Read more…
Playing outdoors is important to the physical, mental and psychological development of children. Paediatricians recommend up to an hour’s worth of outdoor playtime daily for children, but even half an hour could do wonders. Playing outdoors helps children learn and adapt to their surroundings, and in the process, improve their motor skills, coordination, spatial awareness, […] Read more…