Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise and respond effectively to emotions. When your teenager is able to practice and develop these skills it allows him or her to build strong relationships, make good decisions and deal with difficult situations.
But connecting emotionally to your teenager can be hard. Teenagers can be defensive and brittle, they strive for independence and are…
Young children in the UK aremorelikely to fear hand dryers thanthe darka new survey has found.
A survey this week revealed that manussiccusphobia, aphobiaof hand dryers, is one of the toptenfearsinUKchildren, more so thanmonsters, ghosts, nightmares, sharks, doctors and even‘bad guys’.
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With Christmas rapidly approaching, it’s possible that you’re now making plans, purchasing gifts, and arranging your Christmas lunch. However, if you have a newborn to care for, Christmas will be a lot more difficult to manage. When you’re a new parent, you’re already strapped for time and energy, so how are you going to make it through the holiday season with a newborn…
If you have decided – or are still deciding – to become a foster parent, the main reason behind what you are doing is most likely to be that you want to make a big difference to a child’s life in the most positive way. You’ll know that there are some children who just don’t have the best start in life or whose family situation means they need some extra care, and you are ready to help…
A smoothly run home is easier to prevent from descending into chaos. When you’re able to stay on top of everything that needs to happen in your home, you can ensure essential tasks are completed and that everyone in the family gets things done. Life is busy and you have plenty of commitments, including lots of them outside of your home, so keeping things running smoothly is a must. No matter…
Why love, connection and community is the best recipe for happy babies, happy families and happy futures.
Whether you feel you’ve thrived or just survived becoming a lockdown parent, there’s good news for new mums and dads this year, despite the challenges Covid has presented for the nation’s first-timers, (or even the second, third or fourth!) In a year in which the usual opportunities for…
Everyone knows that moving house is a stressful experience, even when it’s just you. When you’re moving your entire family to a new home, things get a lot more frantic a lot more quickly. You are constantly being pulled by two different forces, as the need to make sure that you’ve got everything packed and ready to go in your old place is just as urgent as the need to make sure that…
The conversation around sexually transmitted infections can, at times, be awkward. Discussing STIs with their teenage child can be exceedingly awkward, at times challenging and albeit a bit frightening for many parents. Despite being an uncomfortable topic to talk about, it is a valuable conversation to have.
Reports suggest thatevery four minutes, a young person in England is diagnosed with…
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For many of us, shopping with the kids can be a sluggish day at best. It’s not their primary idea of fun, yet with errands to be run, it has to be done.
While there are no hard and fast answers for shopping with every child out there, today’s guide should hopefully help most of you. Let’s now take a look at some of the best tips and tricks…
Adopting your first family dog is no simple decision. From selecting the appropriate breed to contemplating the right pet insurance, introducing a puppy to your family takes a lot of time and research.
If you’re entirely new to pet parenthood, below are just a few things you should know when adopting your first dog.
Adopting Your First Family Dog? Here’s What You Need To…