Parenting News

12 October 2007

Your Children's Typical personality
At first your child will be exploring new ideas and ways of behaving through pretend play and then by trying things out for real.The imagination really gets a proper workout ...

11 October 2007

An Inconvenient Truth's Nine errors
A High Court judge who ruled on whether climate change film, An Inconvenient Truth, could be shown in schools reports it contained "nine scientific errors", though Mr Justice Burton did ...

10 October 2007

Appreciate Your Children
Perhaps these years are so problem-free that parents don't often seek advice. Certainly children from about six to 12 often seem eager to please their parents, are keen to copy ...

10 October 2007

Launch of the UK’s first online book community for teenagers
Spinebreakers.co.uk, a pioneering entertainment portal into the world of books, run by teenagers themselves launches today (Monday 8th October 2007). Editorial control of the site is in the hands of ...

10 October 2007

Children Victims Of Theft And Crime At School
The very institutions where children should feel safest their school environments set up and patrolled by adults are where children are most commonly victimised. - Director of The Howard League ...

6 October 2007

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

6 October 2007

Toilet Training
Teaching your toddler to use the toilet can sometimes make parents anxious. We've got advice about when and how to introduce your child to a potty.On average, most children begin ...

5 October 2007

New research into the poor conditions in which students live throughout their degrees
What hidden dangers lurk under the hedonistic surface of Fresher’s week?What did you eat when you were a student? Eggs on toast? Beans on toast? Crisps on toast? Toast on ...

3 October 2007

Need Help With Bullying
Bullying includes teasing and name-calling, spreading nasty rumours, abusive or threatening texts or emails, intimidation and violence.There's often a fine line between some of this behaviour. What's considered gentle teasing ...

3 October 2007

Bathing Your Baby
It's not safe to leave a baby or toddler alone in water, even for a secondHave everything you need in advance - towel, toiletries, clean nappy, clothes. It's not safe ...

29 September 2007

Help your baby to 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 ...

29 September 2007

Academic achievement
Teens are under increasing pressure to perform well at school and academic achievement is often a source of anxiety and tension.That's the bad news. The good news is that young ...

27 September 2007

Fussy Kids Waste A Staggering 209 TonnesOf Crusts Daily
Research reveals Britain is just not using its loaf· Every day over 10.5 million crusts are thrown away* · Every 8 days there would be enough wasted crusts to go ...

26 September 2007

How to get your kids eating better
By Juliette KellowThanks to Jamie Oliver we know more than ever about the right foods to feed our kids. But is there anything else you can do to get your ...

26 September 2007

Mums worried that imperfect baby skin indicates bad parenting
New research findings to launch National Baby Skin Week – October 1stBaby skin is often thought of as perfectly smooth, soft and flawless, however, new research from Comfort Pure reveals ...

26 September 2007

If you’ve got pregnancy on your mind this Christmas, rely on First Response to help you find ou
First Response has been helping women get pregnant for 20 years with brilliant products that are trusted by millions.Christmas is a busy enough time, so if you are trying for ...

celebrity babies
24 September 2007

Celebrity New Arivals and Baby Talk
Samantha Harris,Josselyn Sydney Hess, Salma Hayek,Valentina Paloma Pinault, Sarah McDonald, Noel Gallagher, Donovan Rory MacDonald Gallagher, Halle Berry, Courtney Thorne-SmithFirst time mums America's Dancing With The Stars Hostess Samantha Harris ...

21 September 2007

Schools Must Fight cyber bullies
Schools are being given guidance urging them to take firm action against pupils who use mobile phones and the internet to bully other children and teachers.More than a third of ...

20 September 2007

Preparing to become a dad
Knowing that you're going to be a dad is a momentous experience but one that brings lots of questions. Do I feel ready to be a father? How will we ...

20 September 2007

Separated dads
Maintaining a strong relationship with your child even if you're no longer living in the same house is vital. If you're in close contact with your child, he'll recover better ...

18 September 2007

Giving praise
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 ...

18 September 2007

Developmental stages: four to seven years
As your child starts school, she'll be walking and running well, will be able to climb a ladder and get around most pieces of playground equipment.Over the next three years ...

17 September 2007

Communication Between You and your partner
Your daily routines, social life and even what you talk about will all be different once your baby's born. Expect some ups and downs as you work out new ways ...

17 September 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 ...