How to raise a healthy child with healthy eating habits
How to raise a healthy child with healthy eating habits – the million dollar question....
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Fighting gender stereotypes in children
I like to think that I’m the kind of parent that relentlessly fights gender stereotypes...
Everything you need to know about the effects of pornography on children
This is not an easy subject. To write about, or to read. But also….it’s one...
Here’s why dyslexia is a gift
Dyslexia is a gift???! I hear many of you exclaiming – is this a joke!?...
Three life lessons all parents should teach their children
As parents we know how children enrich our lives, how they make us proud, how...
The crazy Christmas pressure to do EVERYTHING this festive season
You know it, I know it. Christmas is becoming not only the season of giving...
Getting your child started with the piano: Everything you need to know
The piano is an excellent beginner’s instrument. If your son or daughter has an innate...
Children and smartphones: How to take it in your stride
There are many milestones in a child’s life. From taking their first steps, to their...
How to teach your child to ride a bike: A start to finish guide
Thinking about teaching your child to ride a bike but unsure where to begin? In...
How to prevent obesity in your family
As an overweight child I was the odd one out at school, back in the...
Children wearing make up – is it okay?
I have to say. I love a bit of makeup. I am not one to...
Screen-free Christmas gifts for children #digitalantidote
Yup you know the drill. It’s that time of year when the children start whining...
How to discipline your child with consequences
I don’t know what it is about the word discipline, but when I hear it...
Raising calm children: Helping them not inherit our stressy sensations
We all want the best for our children, and when we put the pressure on...
Avoiding the parent guilt trap
A few simple ways to navigate your way through unpleasant emotions and negative thoughts –...
Introducing your child to a new baby – how to do it right
When my poor old mum had me, let’s just say that there wasn’t much that...
The benefits of playing board games with young children
Did you know that playing board games with young children offer a variety of benefits?...
Everything you need to know about children with eczema
It’s no surprise that babies and children with eczema can be irritable and grumpy, what...