Teasing And Bullying
A look at teasing and bullying -- from types of bullying to ideas for stopping the bahaviours.
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.
Teenager Depression
A look at depression in teenagers -- the symptoms, causes, and treatments. Includes tips for helping your teenage child cope with depression.
Teenager Skin Care
A look at proper teenage skin care including cleansing, sun protection, and acne treatments.
Teenagers and Step Families
Stepfamilies have become common in modern society, but teenagers often have trouble integrating into these new households.
Teenagers, Social Media and Internet Use
A look at some of the issues posed by teenagers who regularly use Facebook and the Internet and how parents can help them use it more safely.
Teens and Dieting
Tips on maintaining a healthy weight for teenagers. Includes cautions about unhealthy diets and encourages physical activity.
The Benefits of Pre-School Visits and Acclimatisation days
A look at the benefits for children and parents of attending pre-school visits and acclimatisation days.
The Importance of Exercise for Kids
A look at the importance of exercise for kids -- stresses the physical, emotional, and social benefits of exercise. Includes advice for incorporating activity into the lives of kids and families.
Underage Drinking
Ideas for keeping kids from drinking. Also includes warning signs of underage drinking.
Understanding Food Labels
A look at food labels, including a breakdown of the various components listed. Includes ideas using food labels to make healthy dietary choices.
Using Your Credit Card Wisely with Demanding Kids
How to use a credit card to your advantage and not the lender’s and the pitfalls you should watch out for
Visual Problems
Visual impairments vary between easily corrected to a severe handicap. This article describes common visual impairments in the UK, and offers advice on how to have visual impairments diagnosed.
Weaning and First Foods
Advice on feeding babies after the first six months of life. Includes tips on first foods, watching for food allergies, and transitioning from breast milk or formula to cow's milk.
What is Five a Day?
Eating five fruits and vegetables a day is one of the best ways to maintain optimal health. This article discusses ways of incorporating five fruits and vegetables a day into your diet.
Accepting Full Responsibility for Grandchildren
A set of grandparents who have taken permanent custody of their granddaughters shares their story.
Anecdotes from Grandparents
Grandparents share some of their favourite stories about their grandchildren.
Being a Grandparent to a Special Needs Child
A grandmother shares her struggle to accept her grandson’s diagnosis of ADHD and ODD, and to learn to appreciate him for the person he is.
Handling Grandchildren's Bad Behaviour
When children behave in a manner that their grandparents see as rude or ill-mannered, it can cause difficulties in the family. One grandmother shares her advice on handling this awkward situation.
Providing Daycare for Grandchildren
A set of grandparents shares their experience about providing daycare for their grandchildren, and offers advice for other grandparents who may be considering the same.
The Reluctant Grandparent
A grandmother shares her struggle to accept her personal version of grandparenting and to understand that different doesn’t mean wrong.
Working With Grandchildren in Business
Running a successful business while employing children and grandchildren is a balancing act. One grandmother shares her experience and wisdom.
Avoiding Obvious Favouritism as a Grandparent
One grandmother shares her experience and offers advice for other grandparents for avoiding favouritism amongst their grandchildren.
Balancing Work and Family as a Grandparent
Modern grandparents often have to juggle work and family obligations, but finding a balance is possible with good time management.
Becoming a Grandparent at an Early Age
One grandmother's story of how she helped her daughter when the girl became unexpectedly pregnant before she was ready to take on the responsibility of parenthood.
Coping Financially When Raising Your Grandchild
A look at the financial difficulties for grandparents who are raising a grandchild. Includes contact information for a helpful organisation in the UK.
Developing Relationships with Step-Grandchildren
Advice for grandparents who hope to form close, loving bonds with the stepchildren of their grown children.
Fact Sheet For Grandparents
Tidbits of information about modern grandparents in the UK, including statistics about those who are providing regular care or have taken full responsibility for their grandchildren.
Financial Boundaries With Grandchildren
A look at one grandfather's experience in finding balance between his desire to indulge his grandchildren and the need to stick to his budget.
Financial Support for Your Grandchild at University
Ideas for grandparents who wish to provide financial support to their grandchildren for a university education. Offers tips on investing, as well as for providing smaller, but equally valuable types of assistance.
Grandparenting from a Distance
A look at one grandmother’s experience in building strong and loving bonds with her grandkids, who do not live near her.
