Raising Courteous Kids
Raising courteous kids will be a breeze after reading the tips offered in this article. From the Golden Rule to table manners, this article helps parents to etiquette success.
Parenting Advice
Whether you’re looking for advice on how to get your toddler to behave in restaurants or how to talk to your teens about sensitive subjects, we have the answers.
Raising Happy Kids
Parents may not be able to make their children happy, but they can certainly raise their children to be healthy, confident and resilient. This article provides tips for raising healthy, confident and resilient children who will be inclined to lead happy lives.
Reinforcing Good Behaviour
Advice on raising well behaved children by reinforcing good behaviour. Includes tips on being positive, consistent, and leading by example.
Remortgaging to Finance Your Child's Education
The reasons why people choose to remortgage and the pros and cons of doing so suit you at no cost for their services.
Researching Family History
Family history research can be both a fun and frustrating pastime. This article details methods for beginning family history research, and tips on how to make your research relatively pain free.
Scholarships and Grants for Education
Find out if your child could be eligible for educational grants or scholarships.
School Fees
Every parent of a school age child must budget for educational expenses. This article describes common, independent school fee structures, methods of payment, and types of assistance, as well as offers parents of children in state sponsored education advice on the types of hidden fees they may encounter.
School Meals
School meals throughout the UK are in a state of transition. This article outlines what is being done in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help ensure your child's school lunch has dumped the junk. Tips on packing your child a healthy lunch are also included.
Separation Anxiety
A look at separation anxiety in babies and toddlers, including tips for easier departures.
Setting Ground Rules For Teens
Discussing ground rules with your teenager will help everyone in the family understand what is expected of them. This article highlights common issues that should be addressed during these discussions.
Sibling Conflicts
Sibling conflicts are common, if unpleasant, occurrences. This article describes sources of sibling conflicts, steps to avoiding sibling conflicts, and ways to mediate and resolve sibling conflicts.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Many people may confuse suffering from social anxiety disorder with being shy. This article explains social anxiety disorder including common symptoms, causes and available treatments.
Solving Behavioural Problems
Many children exhibit behavioural problems due to frustration. This article describes common behavioural problems exhibited by children and teens, and offers tips for solving behavioural problems and selecting a child therapist if needed.
Specs vs Contact Lenses
If your kids need glasses, what are the best options and should you consider contact lenses? Discover the facts about glasses and lenses.
Speech Therapy
Nearly 5% of children entering school in the UK have speech, language or swallowing difficulties. This article answers a variety of questions commonly asked about speech therapy for children.
Stimulating Your Baby's Intellect
Stimulating your baby's intellect is a challenge all parents face, so follow these tips for easy activities that will nurture your baby's development.
Stuttering in Children
Stuttering in children can be a real worry to parents. Find out why it occurs, what you can do about it and how you can do the best to help your child.
Sugar vs Food Sweeteners
Article looking at which is best and safest for your child - sugar or food sweeteners?
Taking Baby Photos
Tips for taking great baby photos without the assistance of a professional photographer. Both formal and candid shots are covered.
Talking About Adoption
Discussing a child's adoption is something that every parent must go about in their own way. This article describes reasons for discussing an adoption, and gives hints for talking with your children and others about adoption.
Talking to Kids About Death
Talking to kids about death can be both frightening and confusing. This article describes why talking to children about death is important, and offers hints for helping your talk go smoothly.
Talking to Kids About Divorce
Talking to children about divorce can be an ordeal. This article describes methods of talking to your children to generate a productive, reassuring discussion and helping them through this initial surprise.
Talking to Kids About Illness
Speaking with your children about an illness can be an awful experience. This article suggests methods of talking to kids about illness, and offers advice on finding support when needed.
Talking to Kids About Puberty
Ideas about talking to kids about the onset of puberty and the changes that they can expect.
Talking to Kids About Sex
A quick guide for parents about talking to their children about sex. Includes advice on approaching the topic in small, manageable doses.
Talking to Teens About Pregnancy
Advice on talking to teenagers about unplanned pregnancy. Includes tips on getting a conversation started as well as reasons to postpone pregnancy until adulthood.
Talking to Teens About Sex
Ideas about talking to teenagers about sex and its possible consequences, including teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Teaching Children How to Cook
One of the greatest things we can teach our children is how to cook. A variety of lessons can be learned in the kitchen, and under your supervision is the best place for kids to learn many types of cooking skills.
Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
An overview of teaching children the concepts of financial responsibility including budgeting, saving to meet both short and long term goals, and earning money.
Teaching Sharing
A guide to teaching young children to share and take turns. Offers ideas to help ease children into becoming generous with their belongings.
