How big is my baby this week? What milestone should my baby be hitting this month? Is he breathing? When’s the next vaccine? What should he eat? There were SO many questions coming at me; honestly, it was overwhelming. I asked my fellow new-parent friends, hoping for clarity, but all I got were different answers and more confusion. So, naturally, I just kept downloading apps. At one point, it…
We often reflect on how much parenting has changed over the years – the routines, the expectations, even the language we use. The evolution of parenting styles is a fascinating journey in itself. But it’s not just our approaches to discipline or education that have evolved. The way we care for our children when they’re unwell has changed just as dramatically.
While time-honoured comforts…
Parenting – it’s that job where everyone has an opinion, but you’re the one who has to figure it out. And while every generation swears that their way is the best, we can learn a lot from our predecessors. Before we had smartphones and 24/7 parenting podcasts, people still managed to raise resilient and resourceful children. So, how can past parenting styles help us out today?
Tough love…
Teens nowadays spend a large portion of their time online. While the internet provides many educational and social opportunities, it also comes with risks like cyberbullying. As a parent, it’s important to keep your teen safe online and prevent cyberbullying. This article will provide strategies parents can use to protect their teens in the digital world.
Not Sharing Photos of Your Teen…
Divorce can feel like an overwhelming and painful experience, but it’s also an opportunity for personal growth and transformation. While the emotional and physical toll of ending a relationship can be significant, many people emerge stronger, more self-aware, and more resilient. The journey toward healing may be challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, you can regain your…
Parenting a teenager can be challenging, but when your teen is grappling with emotional scars, the task becomes even more delicate. Whether the wounds stem from bullying, trauma, or personal struggles, offering your teen the support they need is crucial for their growth and healing. Here are six practical parenting tips to help guide your teen through this vulnerable time.
Create a Safe and Open…
As the Christmas holidays roll around, it’s a magical time of year filled with mince pies, glittering lights, and Mariah Carey on repeat. But for teens facing January mocks and looming exams, it’s also a season that can quickly become a juggling act of family fun and academic prep. So, how do you keep the festive spirit alive while ensuring they stay on top of their schoolwork? London Mums is…
Hand puppets are a valuable tool in education and psychotherapy. They are often used as a playful and creative medium to explore feelings, thoughts and behaviour. Especially when working with children, but also with adults, puppets can facilitate access to inner conflicts and hidden emotions. Their use can help to strengthen the relationship with the teacher/therapist, overcome fears and open up…
Parenting in today’s fast-paced world can be challenging for many mums and dads. Juggling business meetings with dance recitals and daily chores with dentist appointments is no small feat. However, this delicate balancing act of competing demands can take its toll, leaving many parents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and stretched a little too thin. Thankfully, the times we live in also offer a…
Parenting teenagers in the digital age comes with unique challenges – navigating technology, understanding social pressures, and coping with the emotional roller-coaster of adolescence. Anita Cleare, parenting expert and author of How to Get Your Teenager Out of Their Bedroom, offers actionable insights and heartfelt advice to help parents reconnect with their teens. In this interview with…