Can Kids Become Addicted to Computers?
Today’s children have grown up with computers, but that doesn’t mean that they need to be on them constantly. This article discusses variables that might indicate computer addiction.
Kid's Development
Every parent dreams of raising happy kids, but growing up can throw up all sorts of hurdles. So here are some tips for steering through the challenges you might run into...
Getting Kids Involved in Voluntary Work
There are a wide variety of charities and non-profit organisations in the UK who rely on help from volunteers to help keep their services running and costs down. Volunteers are of all ages and it’s something that kids can get involved in too!
Age Appropriate Chores
Children learn responsibility from helping with chores around the house and garden. Discover age appropriate chores in this article.
At What Age Can Kids Get a Job?
Article looking at the age at which kids can get a job, the type of jobs they can do and the hours they’re allowed to work.
Break Thumb Sucking or Pacifier Habit
Ideas for helping a child break the thumb sucking habit or give up a dummy. Includes tips for effectively using praise and rewards, as well as products that may help in stubborn cases.
Career Guidance for Teens
Recent studies show that most teens hope to be happy in their future careers. This article describes advice and support parents can give to their teens as they discuss option for future careers and offer career guidance.
Children and Mobile Phones
This article discusses basic steps parents can take to keep their children safe, such as discussing when, where and how they use their phones, as well as installing tracking software on the phones.
Communicating Through Baby Signing
This article discusses the benefits of using sign language with babies and children, not just for those who are deaf or partially hearing.
Communicating with Your Teen
Communicating with your teen can be a challenge. This article offers basic advice on communicating effectively with teens in order to stay involved with their lives.
Coping with a New Sibling
Adjusting to a new sibling in the family can be a tricky time. Find out how toddlers typically react, how to prepare them for change and what to do when a new baby arrives.
Dealing with Aggressive Teen Behaviour
Dealing with aggressive teen behaviour can be difficult for patterns. This article offers parents basic information on observing their teen’s aggressive behaviour and finding help to put an end to aggressive teen behaviour.
Dealing With Peer Pressure
Many teens are faced with peer pressure issues at some point. Find out how you can deal with it, without battling with your child.
Developing Self Esteem
Self esteem is a gift parents give to their children. This article advises adults on traits displayed by children and teens with high and low self esteem, and offers tips on increasing self esteem in children when needed.
Discipline That Works
At some time every parent will need to discipline their children. This article describes popular methods of discipline, and points for parents to remember to make disciplining their children something everyone will learn from.
Eating Out With Pre-Schoolers
Tips for restaurant eating with a preschool aged child. Includes ideas about restaurant choices, table manners, and kid-friendly food choices.
Encouraging a Healthy Body Image
A look at body image and ways to encourage kids and teens to have a healthy, positive view of themselves. Includes tips on boosting self esteem.
Gay and Lesbian Parents
A look at families with gay or lesbian parents, including the unique difficulties that they may face.
Gay and Lesbian Teens
A look at the challenges that face gay and lesbian teenagers, from self-acceptance to seeking the support of loved ones.
Is my Teen Being Bullied?
Teen bullying is common in the UK today. This article offers parents basic information on warning signs of teen bullying and steps they can take to help their teen if (s)he is being bullied.
Keeping Kids Drug Free
Ideas on raising drug free kids including tips for establishing and enforcing rules, getting them involved in healthy activities, and setting a good example.
Keeping Kids Smoke Free
Over 100,000 UK teens begin smoking each year. This article discusses methods to keep your child from starting to smoke, and hints on how to help your child quit.
Making Friends
Advice on helping shy children overcome their fears and learn to make friends.
Making Time For Grandparents and Other Family Members
Suggestions for staying actively involved with grandparents and other family members, even in today’s busy world. Offers ideas for including family members in outings and other get-togethers.
Making Time For Multiples
Advice for parents of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) on finding time to have fun as well as to get things done.
Missing or Runaway Teens
Over 100,000 British teens runaway from home each year and this number only rises when missing teens are added. This article offers basic information for parents about the reasons teens may runaway or go missing.
Motivating Your Teen
Motivating your teen is a twenty four hour per day job. This article offers parents basic information on methods of supporting and motivating their teens.
New Baby-What do You Really Need?
This article provides a basic checklist of equipment that will be needed for bringing a new baby home.
Overcoming Shyness
Many children display signs of shyness. This article offers advice on easing shy children through social situations, and offers tips to parents on supporting children attempting to overcome shyness.
Preventing 'Teenage Behaviour' Before Teens
Preventing “teenage” or rebellious behaviour begins from the moment a child is born. This article offers parents basic information on preventing teenage behaviour in their children.
Raising Cooperative Kids
Guidelines for raising helpful, cooperative children. Includes ideas about expectations, discipline, attitude, and being a positive role model.
