Parenting Library
Information, advice, inspiration and support for
parents!
Parenting can be hard work and sometimes you need some
friendly advice from an expert, an experienced parent, or just somebody
who has been through what you are going through. Perhaps you just want
to take a break and find out what other people are thinking, doing and
writing. We hope that you can find something here to help you, educate
you or amuse you!
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AV Baby Know-How
Our latest section is bringing together everything to do with baby -
from conception through to first birthday.
Birthday Parties
(10)
Difficult Parenting Issues (11)
Bad behavior, discipline, bullying, divorce, etc
Education And Enrichment
(20)
Everything from helping your child learn to read and count to teaching
them study skills and time management skills!
Family Activities
(21)
Would your kids like to play golf or take up martial arts? Looking
for ideas to keep them amused on a rainy day? We have lots of ideas for
family activities which you can enjoy together...
Family Finances
(1)
Get your budget sorted and family life will become much easier.
Family Relationships
(25)
Family Time
(9)
Routines, watching the television, play ideas, reading with your
children, getting a pet - we discuss it all
here!
Family Vacations and Travelling
with Kids (4)
Health And Healthy
Eating
(21)
How should you feed your family? Does meal planning really help? Why is
it a good idea to try to eat together as a family? And what can you do
about overweight children? Could you cope in an emergency? Sleepwalking
children - what you need to know. These and many more aspects of health and
healthy eating discussed.
Holiday Articles
(17)
Looking for inspiration for Halloween, Christmas, New Year and the other
holidays? Look no further!
Household Organisation
(17)
If you feel your "systems" could do with a shake up, you'll find lots of
great ideas here.
Kids And The Internet
(1)
How to keep your children safe on the internet.
School and
School
Related
(21)
Social Skills
(18)
Something To Think
About
(21)
The Frugal Family
(7)
Home School / Home Education
(1)
Parents may also be interested in our section on
Costumes for Kids
Social skills involving sharing, interaction and expressing views are viewed
by parents as valuable to a child's development, so children’s educational
specialist and editor of
Waybuloo Magazine, Stephanie Cooper, has put together some fun and practical
activities to encourage really positive behaviour with young children.
8 Activities to Aid Social and
Emotional Learning in your Child
Helping Our
Children Survive Their School Years
Returning to school can be an extremely stressful occurrence for both students
and their parents. The anxieties and concerns of daily life can be overwhelming
to some and lead to serious health issues. We, as parents, need to be aware of
the problems that our children face and learn what steps are necessary to help
our children deal with these issues.
Toddler Activities - For Your Kids
Growth And Your Sanity
It does not matter what the activity is, so much as how it is sold to
and celebrated with your toddler! Follow these steps and see changes you
can be proud of.
Balancing
Homeschooling and Working at Home
A common reason for moms to homeschool their children and work from home is that
the at-home lifestyle appeals to them. It sounds like an ideal situation -
you're home, the kids are at home, and everyone's happy. But does it work like
that in practice?
Getting Kids
Ready For The New School Year
As soon as summer starts to wind down, it is time to purchase the
essentials you need to get your child ready for another (or even a
first) year of school. Making "preparing for school" into an event that
the whole family enjoys will help your child feel ready-and also show
him that you are interested and involved with his education. Take some
time in the weeks leading up to the big day, and plan a few outings and
activities to be sure you both are ready. Try a few of our tips to get
started...
Back To School Dinner Tips
Is school really just around the corner? You know what that means -
early morning scrambles, after-school tizzies and ragged nerves at
dinnertime.
7 Back To School Lunch Tips
Don't look now, but school's here! Are you ready for one of the biggest
challenges for Moms of school-age kids - preparing school lunches day after day?
Aren't They All Our Children?
There may be no greater question for our generation. And how we answer that
question will determine the shape of our world for years to come...
Advantages Of Raising A Bilingual
Child
There is no doubt that raising a bilingual child takes a great deal of effort
and commitment from the parents. Is it worth it?
Motivating Your Children To Get Things
Done
If you have children, you know how hard it can be to get them to do the
things they should, and how frustrating. When the kids are distracted, convincing
them to take care of their household chores and other
responsibilities can be a real challenge.
How To Save On Your Weekly
Food Shop
If you are prepared to take some time thinking, planning, researching and
learning the tricks, there are ways that even the most careful shopper can save
money on your weekly food shop...
If there is one parenting issue which causes the most anxiety, disruption and
unhappiness, it is baby sleep problems! Establishing a good sleep routine from
the very beginning can be crucial to a peaceful and happy family. We have lots
of advice...
Baby Sleep
What should you expect at 6 weeks, 6 months or 1 year? We provide useful
milestones and developmental stages so that you can keep an eye on your baby's
development in the first year.
Baby Stages
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