I feel really lucky that we don’t struggle to get our children outside. Sometimes we struggle to get them back inside. I know though, from speaking with other parents that it can be a real struggle for some to just get children to play outside. If you worry that your children spend too much time […]
How to put your child at ease about their first visit to the dentist
When it comes to preparing our children for their first visit to the dentist, there’s a number of different strategies to take to ensure they accept and understand what’s going to happen while they’re there.
How long do you spend each day negotiating with your children?
Research carried out among 2,000 mums and dads found almost two thirds believe parenting is just ‘a constant round’ of mediation. Would you agree?
The shocking truth about tooth decay revealed
According to parents surveyed, one in ten (10%) British children have missed a full day of school to receive treatment due to tooth decay, new research reveals. That sounds crazy to me!
Thinking ahead to your child’s first car?
A study of 2,000 mums and dads of 16-21-year-olds found one in six ‘helped’ their offspring to pay for their first vehicle, contributing an average of 45 per cent of the total cost.
How many questions have you been asked so far this summer holiday?
The nationwide survey of parents of under-six year-olds discovered that the inquisitive little darlings will each ask their parents a WHOPPING 55 questions every single day of the summer holidays – that’s 2310 questions per child over the six week summer break.
Keeping little people hydrated this summer
Keeping children hydrated should be simple, but it’s one of those simple things that can turn into a nightmare battle for many parents. Parental struggles The amount of negotiation that goes into trying to get a child to drink their water at school sometimes, can be like a military operation. For a while I struggled […]
Tips for First-Time Parents: How to Cope with Baby Anxiety
Becoming a first-time parent can be both joyful and overwhelming. Once your little bundle arrives, your focus shifts from maintaining a healthy pregnancy and having a safe birth, to an entire list of new priorities.