Parenting Skills

Separation, divorce or annulment: Which one should I choose?

In this article, we’ll be exploring what separation, divorce and annulment mean, as well as their differences, so that you can decide what may be the best course of action to take. Ending a marriage can be a stressful and complicated process, so deciding whether a divorce, annulment or separation is the right choice for you can be tricky. With emotions running high, it may be difficult to have…
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Parenting Skills

Why teaching kids about money from a young age is important

One of the things that you should be doing is teaching kids about money from a young age. Of course you don’t have to tell them all of the ins and outs of your financial situation, especially if you are struggling at the moment because you don’t want them to worry. But, you should be teaching them the basics of money management and then increasing their knowledge as they get older. In this…
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Parenting Skills

Mums, are you 50+ and 'economically inactive'?

Wow, did you know that in the UK 3.6 million 50+ es are economically inactive (not in work or on benefits, or paying taxes, much more to the point) and the Treasury is telling us to get off the golf course. GET OFF THE GOLF COURSE??!! How dare they assume we are leading a life of leisure? I was caring for my mother for 2.5 years, and like many other women carrying that burden, I was without any…
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Parenting Skills

Are you waiting for an allotment too?

Hen’s teeth, allotments are. But worth the wait. Mine took four years. The Roehampton Garden Society runs it, powerful ladies with time on their hands. Frighteningly organised. When the Good News comes, you are invited to a pre-fab on Site 2 where you part with all of £94 plus £5 for one year’s worth of water, sign up to the rules and purchase some compost. There’s a spiffingly…
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Parenting Skills

Mum, drop everything and Go Dancing!

Liberté,égalité,fraternité. I don’t know any place where you really do find ALL these ideals other than the dance floor. You are free to express yourself, all revellers are equal and you’re best mates with everyone for the evening. It’s not just fun, it’s therapy, so say the scientists. And there are so many opportunities to get out there. Nonetheless, I…
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Parenting Skills

Powering up parental influence – Free online event discussing how we can save our children from disappearing into a virtual world

As modern parents, we all want the best for our children and are determined to guide them on their journey of life. But competing with the rising world of technology can be difficult; screens have become more and more pervasive in our children’s lives, leaving many parents feeling desperate and helpless. With digital media consumption on the rise, it’s hard to know where to turn in order…
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Parenting Skills

Mums in a Pickle: The Sandwich Generation

Caring for young children and elderly parents all at the same time. This is what I would define the Sandwich Generation. It feels mad what I have put myself and my family through….Two and a half years living with Alzheimer’s. When I say living with, I mean, as primary carer and care manager for my demented mum.In her own home. Till the end. We relocated from Acton. I changed…
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Parenting Skills

5 top tips to handle a nightmare teenager

Just when you think you’ve got this parenting thing covered, your child turns into a teenager and suddenly you feel like a beginner again. Well don’t worry, it happens to us all, and it doesn’t hurt to remember that being a teenager can be as much of a nightmare as owning one. So here are a few tips to help you get through the last few years of parenthood. More advice on how to handle…
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Parenting Skills

The most popular pets for Londoners and how you could welcome one into your family

Pets can often become highly valued members of the family. If you’re looking for a pet, you might be concerned about which pet your London home is suitable for. London homes may be more compact compared to homes elsewhere in the UK, so concerns about space may make you pause before taking the leap and bringing home a pet. It is a good idea to look critically at the space you have at home and…
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Parenting Skills

Mums and sleep deprivation

Mums and sleep deprivation … we can all relate. I see Meta has employed a paediatric sleep deprivation therapist, suggesting it thinks its parenting-employees need lessons in getting their kids to sleep, too much indulging going on, too much lost sleep, impacting negatively on their Precious Productivity. Oh dear… Companies want it all. And we want it all, don’t we. The Career.
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