Information, advice, inspiration and support for
parents!
Updated on
29 June 2009
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.
Education And Enrichment
(19)
Everything from helping your child learn to read and count to teaching
them study skills and time management skills!
Family Activities(19) 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.
Health And Healthy
Eating
(19)
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.
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.
Delightful Musical Activities and
Imaginative Play You Can Enjoy With Your Child
Today's parents are learning more about their child's unique developmental
process, and the shared learning experience that creates a unique bond as the
child associates learning with fun, musical play. Here are some delightful
activities you can do with your child.
How Old is Too Old to
Become a Mother? Britain's Oldest Mum-To-Be is 66.
The papers are full of the news about Elizabeth Munro, due to become the oldest
Mum in Britain at 66. As you might expect, there are opinions left, right and
sideways about whether this is "right." But on what grounds should this woman
and her pregnancy be judged, if at all?
Think You Know How to Handle These 10
Parenting Emergencies? Think Again!
There have been times over the years when I've seriously thought the words
"parenting" and "emergency" were one and the same. You probably have, too, as
kids tend to get into things when you turn your head for just a second. So,
let's look at some common emergency situations and see the wrong and right way
to handle them...
Children Learn What They Live
An ancient Chinese proverb tells us, "A child's life is like a piece of paper
on which every passerby leaves a mark." We cannot teach our children
self-esteem. We can only help them discover it within themselves by adding
positive marks and strokes on their slates. All positive motivation is rooted in
self-esteem – the development of which, just as with other skills takes
practice. Think of self-esteem as a four-legged chair...
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
Inside The Minds Of
School-age Kids
How do we help our kids through tough times in school? I think the
biggest road block is finding out what is going on at school. Oh sure,
they will tell us about the comings and goings of kids and who got in
trouble during casual conversations in the car or at the dinner table.
But how often do they share the things that are worrying them most?
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.
Delightful Musical Activities and
Imaginative Play You Can Enjoy With Your Child
Today's parents are learning more about their child's unique developmental
process, and the shared learning experience that creates a unique bond as the
child associates learning with fun, musical play. Here are some delightful
activities you can do with your child.
How Old is Too Old to
Become a Mother? Britain's Oldest Mum-To-Be is 66.
The papers are full of the news about Elizabeth Munro, due to become the oldest
Mum in Britain at 66. As you might expect, there are opinions left, right and
sideways about whether this is "right." But on what grounds should this woman
and her pregnancy be judged, if at all?
Think You Know How to Handle These 10
Parenting Emergencies? Think Again!
There have been times over the years when I've seriously thought the words
"parenting" and "emergency" were one and the same. You probably have, too, as
kids tend to get into things when you turn your head for just a second. So,
let's look at some common emergency situations and see the wrong and right way
to handle them... Editor's note: I thought I was well-up on emergency
procedures and first aid, but this article has made me think again. Well worth
reading!
