We all want our children to do well at school and get the grades that give them the opportunities available. Sometimes they need a bit of a helping hand and guidance to get them on track and as a parent, […]
Start a family in your 30s, and your children are likely to be cleverer. Wait until your 40s, however, and not only are they at risk of being less intelligent, they are also more likely to be overweight.
While if you have more than one child you probably don’t get panicked at every single little thing you see on their precious skin. However, if you’ve just had your first baby each and every speck is a potential hazard, […]
It took a missed biannual trip to my sister’s in South Africa for me to realise just how much can change within a short period of just four years. We decided against the visit because my son had just been […]
Unhappiness, loneliness, self-harm and sexting: children are suffering a crisis of confidence, according to ChildLine, as they struggle with friendships, impossible aspirations and the humiliating hazards of social media. It is no wonder that across the globe children are in […]
Spending time together with family members is a favorite pastime during the holidays each year. You can make the most of your time together by bringing out your creative sides and making crafts with your kids that will bring the […]
Fancy dress costume parties are great fun for kids, the only problem is choosing which superhero, princess or minion to be. Here are 5 fantastic costumes for kids that could help you and your kids decide fast.
A lot of people don’t like spending a lot of money on their kids’ clothes. It makes sense, because children are always rolling around on the ground and in muddy areas, are notorious for tearing through fabric and grow so […]
Maria Montessori, creator of the Montessori education method, believed that every child should have a room set up in a way that they could reach everything themselves and be able to learn by doing. What an amazing woman, don’t you […]
It can be really exciting bringing home a new puppy and introducing them to their ‘forever home’ for the first time! You can adopt a new dog from a shelter, or look for puppies for sale online on sites like […]
Me, mother.
Is it true that all women get the mothering urge? Psychologists, psychiatrists and other learned people all say yes. As a woman with one small child and another on the way, I also say yes. Hello! My name is Anita Dootson, and I live in Cardiff, Wales. We have a smart, new home in the suburb of Fairwater, not far from the central park. It’s a lovely place to walk my daughter, Megan, 3. I’m pregnant with another girl, and I am just
