Parenting Skills

UK teens turn to FinTokkers for cash-saving tips with a third valuing online advice above parents and friends

New Westfield How We Shop research reveals almost half of teens say they’ve sourced some of their best money saving tips from social media channels and influencers. 45 per cent of 12–17-year-olds think social media platforms will be used to carry out all money transactions in the next 10 years. 42 per cent look to influencers for tips because information is “unfiltered”. As…
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Schooling

Free tickets to the 15th Independent Schools Show at Battersea Evolution, 12-13 November 2022

Following another successful year, the Independent Schools Show returns to Battersea Evolution for the fifteenth time this November 2022. The organisers offer FREE General Entry Tickets – One ticket per family, if you book them in advance (or £15 on the door) from this sitehttps://schoolsshow.co.uk/london-tickets. At the event, parents can meet the biggest names in British…
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Fitness & Health

FAQs about Period Delay tablets answered

It has happened to every woman at least once. You are going on holiday, have a date night or a swim meet, and you look at the calendar to find that it coincides with your period. Great. Or not! In years gone by, the only option you had was to hope for the best and pray that your holiday or swim session would not clash with Aunt Flo’s visit, but now, there are other options to help you manage…
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Parenting Skills

How to recognise mental health red flags in teenagers and what to do

The teenage years are interesting for parents and caregivers. This is one of the biggest moments so far in a child’s development. Although there is a certain amount of expected withdrawal, some things are warning signs that something more dangerous is happening with your teen’s mental health. This guide explores how to recognise mental health red flags in teenagers and what to do. General…
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Special Kids

Is your teenage / University child having problems with Time-Management?

This is a blog summary for this week’s blog post – read in full here. It helps parents deal with their University child having problems with Time-Management. Usha PatelUsha Patel is a neurocognitive therapist. Her focus lays in using non-invasive motor sensory techniques and specialist software for cognitive enhancement. She is also the first therapist to bring Bal-A-Vis-X to the…
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Baby & Toddlers

Family journeys made more serene with new sleep machine for babies

Dreamegg, the creator of high-quality baby sleep products, hasrecently launched a new addition to its range of sound machines which help babies sleep more soundly in any environment – particularly whilst travelling. The D11 Max Portable Sleep Aid, which emits white noise to soothe babies to sleep, is now available in travel size. Its revolutionary battery facility means that…
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Parenting Skills

New research on children’s sleep habits and top 10 biggest bedtime battles

Young children who are allowed video games and phones in their bedrooms at night are over 40% more likely to regularly not be asleep before midnight, than children whose bedrooms are gadget-free. This is just one of the startling findings of new research from experts, Bed Kingdom published recently, which aims to help parents win more bedtime battles by arming them with the facts. …
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Parenting Skills

The ultimate guide to mindfulness for kids

As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. You desire for them to be content, healthy, and adjusted.However, with the unstoppable onslaught of media and technology, it’s hard for kids to stay concentrated and focused. Therefore, practising mindfulness will help you and your child to develop mental faculties. But what exactly is mindfulness for kids? What are the…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Change your Mindset - Prepare for a confident birth

Here are some sure-fire ways of changing your mindset about pregnancy and preparing you for a powerful and confident birth experience. Before we start, let me tell you that pregnancy and birth should be celebrated, so get involved and start finding out about how bloody amazing your body and baby are! A key point I want to mention is learning and re-learning. It is important to spend your time…
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