Parenting

28 December 2007

Babies sleeping patterns are important

The trouble is, your baby has her own sleep pattern and this can vary from day to day and night to night. As confidence grows, she'll be able to settle ...

28 December 2007

Babies Comforters

Dummies are powerful soothers as they allow your child to suckle, an activity they find very calming. Sucking is a very natural activity for a baby.Children do grow out of ...

22 December 2007

Discipline

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 ...

22 December 2007

Being A Parent

It's easy for your children to take up your every waking minute. But unless you look after yourself, you can exhaust all your reserves of energy and enthusiasm. Make time ...

21 December 2007

Brits choose work over Christmas with the kids

Christmas is only six days away, but apparently there are many in the UK who will be celebrating in the office. Over 500,000 businessmen and women (roughly 1 in 10) ...

21 December 2007

Why Breastfeeding is Booming

New research has revealed that a third more mothers are choosing to breastfeed their babies than they were five years ago. The Philips Avent study also shows mothers who have ...

15 December 2007

Discipline

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 ...

15 December 2007

Talk to you children about road safety

Boys have nearly twice as many accidents as girls.Most road traffic accidents happen during school holidays and on light summer evenings when children are more likely to be playing outside. ...

14 December 2007

Building your child’s self confidence

Liking the way you are, realizing you are worth while, having confidence to meet new people and rising to challenges, not being phased about failing some of the time and ...

12 December 2007

Mummy, is santa online

Board games and pets losing favour as techno savvy kids prefer to spend Christmas Day online Over a third of British parents reveal that their offspring are now more likely ...

8 December 2007

Teaching your child about money

To explain how money works include your child in simple transactions. Explain the basics of how you spend your money by using a pile of pennies to demonstrate how much ...

8 December 2007

A guide on how to help toilet training

On average, most children begin learning to use a potty by around their second birthday, but as with everything in children's development, each child is different. Up to the age ...

8 December 2007

How to guide your toddler and avoid behavioural problems

There isn't one right way to get children to behave themselves. Your child's temperament, your parenting style and the situation will all influence the methods you use.A quiet, timid child ...

5 December 2007

Your childrens 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 ...

5 December 2007

Child restraints in cars

Children up to the age of 12, or up to 1.35m (4ft 5in) in height, have to use safety seats in cars. This means children under 12 need to use ...

1 December 2007

A friend in need is a friend indeed

Lonely children create pretend pals as they lack real friendsA number of children grow up lonely and with no one to confide in, with this isolation pushing a quarter of ...

1 December 2007

Ways to help you prepare for starting school

In the first few days your child will face new places, people, rules and relationships. This can be both exciting and frightening.You can help by familiarising your child with their ...

1 December 2007

Help kids make the most of their mock exams

The mock GCSE exams are now upon us, causing no end of stress for parents and teenagers alike. According to a survey by Haliborange Omega-3 earlier this year, one ...

30 November 2007

Find ways to give praise to your children

Your affection, looks, gestures and words allow your child to develop a view of themselves as loved and lovable. Acting in this way will encourage them to tackle new challenges ...

30 November 2007

Old wives tales are alive and well in 21st century Britain

Tips ranged from coating their babies in goose fat, to using egg whites and even urine to treat skin problems. With such a wide selection of tips it can be ...

28 November 2007

Introducing a new partner

Ideally. you shouldn't think about introducing a new partner until your children have got used to the fact that you're single. They need time to adjust and accept that your ...

28 November 2007

Introducing a new partner

Ideally. you shouldn't think about introducing a new partner until your children have got used to the fact that you're single. They need time to adjust and accept that your ...

28 November 2007

Happy households

Ideally, you and your partner should have agreed the roles you're going to play and the rules you want to live by, before you move in together. Whether you're resident ...

24 November 2007

Developmental stages

You'll be kept busy during these years trying to keep up with your toddler as she walks and then begins to climb stairs. By about two, she'll also be able ...