Parenting

13 August 2007

Disciplining Your Child

You may imagine that because your child now has a lot of language and increasing maturity, discipline matters can be talked through. You may think the influence of school will ...

11 August 2007

Breastfeeding

It can take a little while for the two of you to feel you have your act together but, once you do, it's convenient and easy.If you're unable to feed ...

11 August 2007

Comforters, soothers and dummies

These objects take on the same soothing powers as you have for your child and are as hard to part with as letting you go.Dummies are particularly powerful soothers as ...

10 August 2007

How To Help Your Baby Learn

Your baby's brain grows faster in his first two years than at any other time, and all the encouragement you give will help him make the most of this.You'll be ...

8 August 2007

How To Help Childrens Build Confidence

It's still vitally important for you to keep working at building your child's confidence throughout these years, especially as school life and friends may give it a sideways knock.Give praise ...

6 August 2007

Afterschool clubs and playschemes

Out-of-school childcare services that provide care for the under-eights more than two hours a day must be registered and will be regularly inspected by Government regulatory bodies.They can be run ...

4 August 2007

Tickling games

Here I come - walk your fingers slowly up your baby's body from foot to tummy, as you say something like: "One, two, three, four, five, here comes the... tickle!" ...

4 August 2007

Baby's first books

You can enjoy looking at books with your baby from a young age - just sit her on your lap and show her each page in turn, talking about each ...

1 August 2007

I Spy with my little eye…something beginning with C…

Our cars may be bristling with DVD players to entertain the little ones, but new research proves that the classic in-car family game of “I Spy” is far from dead.Seventy ...

1 August 2007

Be kind to skin during pregnancy & beyond

Pregnancy and post delivery are times when the pH of your intimate skin can change. When pH becomes unbalanced you may be open to increased risk of irritation, discomfort and ...

25 July 2007

Child Saftey Around Dogs

Before buying a dog, many people picture an idyllic scene of children playing happily with their new pet, learning to care for them and enjoying the benefits of outdoor exercise.But ...

23 July 2007

Crying and whining

Occasionally, whingeing reflects a more generalised miserable mood -which may be caused by hunger, fatigue or illness. Do all you can to give positive attention to non-whiny behaviour and practise ...

20 July 2007

Our Little Heroes Need Super Nutrition

Growing children have high nutritional needs, but fairly small appetites. So it’s crucial all meals and snacks they eat are packed with nutrients. Good nutrition is vital if they’re to ...

17 July 2007

Supernanny Jo Frost:: 'Children Perform Better When They Eat Breakfast'

Research shows that eating breakfast improves concentration and means you are less likely to be overweight! Despite this, millions of families in Britain regularly go without it.Super Nanny Jo Frost ...

13 July 2007

Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo introduces The Wild Factor

WHO WILL WIN? THE CLAWS ARE OUTThis summer, visitors to Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo will get the chance to experience a fantastic new and interactive animal show - ...

11 July 2007

Help Ease the Pain of Child Illness with New Guide

As a new mum, when illness strikes it can sometimes be daunting which is why Calpol has put together a guide to help you care for your child with confidence. ...

11 July 2007

New Guide Responds to the Needs of Modern Parents

In response to the findings of a report on the Future of Parenting, Calpol, the children’s medicines specialist, has developed a new guide to help parents get the most from ...

11 July 2007

Make Holiday Planning Child’s Play

When you’ve a family to pack for, planning a summer holiday can often prove stressful. Don’t despair as help is at hand with the Calpol Guide to Travelling with Children.Covering ...

9 July 2007

Teach Your Child Road safety

It’s never too early to start talking to your child about road safety. Here are some things to consider:Always hold your child’s hand and don’t let them run on ahead Always ...

7 July 2007

Parents Financial decisions

Seven Easy steps to help financial family planningFind a working solution. If you're on maternity leave, you don't have to say for certain that you'll be going back to your ...

4 July 2007

Screen Tests

TV and computer games are blamed for everything from turning our children into a generation of couch potatoes to increased antisocial behaviour. If you're worried about how long your child ...

24 June 2007

Child Trafficking 'Link' To Missing Girl

The abduction of Madeleine McCann may be linked to a trafficking network that sees children put on the market for £7,000, detectives have said. Missing MadeleineEastern European gangs are holding ...

23 June 2007

Playhouse Disney Launches UK First Ever Enviromental Guide For Preschoolers

Seven out of ten parents feel more concerned about the future of the planet since having childrenThree quarters of parents believe kids are never too young to start learning about ...

23 June 2007

School In Court Over Chastity Ring Ban

Teenager Lydia Playfoot, 16 is fighting for the right to wear a religious symbol at school has accused teachers of discriminating against her Christian faith. Lydia has been banned from ...