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Parenting can be hard work and sometimes you need some
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who has been through what you are going through. Perhaps you just want
to take a break and find out what other people are thinking, doing and
writing. We hope that you can find something here to help you, educate
you or amuse you!
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AV Baby Know-How
Our latest section is bringing together everything to do with baby -
from conception through to first birthday.
Birthday Parties
(11)
Difficult Parenting Issues (15)
Bad behavior, discipline, bullying, divorce, moving a long distance etc
Education And Enrichment
(22)
Everything from helping your child learn to read and count to teaching
them study skills and time management skills!
Family Activities
(23)
Would your kids like to play golf or take up martial arts? Looking
for ideas to keep them amused on a rainy day? We have lots of ideas for
family activities which you can enjoy together...
Family Finances
(1)
Get your budget sorted and family life will become much easier.
Family Relationships
(27)
Family Time
(12)
Routines, watching the television, play ideas, reading with your
children, getting a pet - we discuss it all
here!
Family Vacations and Travelling
with Kids (4)
Health And Healthy
Eating
(23)
How should you feed your family? Does meal planning really help? Why is
it a good idea to try to eat together as a family? And what can you do
about overweight children? Could you cope in an emergency? Sleepwalking
children - what you need to know. These and many more aspects of health and
healthy eating discussed.
Holiday Articles
(17)
Looking for inspiration for Halloween, Christmas, New Year and the other
holidays? Look no further!
Household Organisation
(18)
If you feel your "systems" could do with a shake up, you'll find lots of
great ideas here.
Kids And The Internet
(1)
How to keep your children safe on the internet.
School and
School
Related
(21)
Social Skills
(18)
Something To Think
About
(23)
The Frugal Family
(8)
Home School / Home Education
(3)
Parents may also be interested in our section on
Costumes for Kids
A mother listens to her 10-year old son's fears, recalls the terrors of her own
childhood, and shares some wisdom..
Pushing My Third Son Out Of The
Nest Using Some Of My Best Wisdom
Why books are a great birthday gift for children of all ages - and how to choose
the appropriate one!
Books Make The Best Gifts
For Kids
Forge A Relationship
With Your Children
Whatever we do with our kids when they are young will be absorbed and remembered
down the years, and every day you could be making good memories that will be
cherished for a lifetime. Make an effort to forge a relationship with your
children when they are young...
Not a Morning Person? Tips to Make Your Mornings Easier and More Productive
Are mornings the hardest part of your day? Sometimes it's tough to get yourself
going no matter how much sleep you've had. And if you need to get your family
dressed, fed, and out the door with books, backpacks, and briefcases intact, it
can often be a challenging and gruelling morning.
Six Ways To Make Time For You In Your Hectic
Life
Do you push yourself to be all that you can be? In the midst of doing it all, do
you remember to take time for yourself?
Dealing With Difficult People
If you're human, you're going to be dealing with difficult people from time to
time - whatever your age. You'll find them at work, at home, at school, or even
while out shopping. While you'll likely to solve a problem with a relative or
friend differently than a stranger, there are also some universal ways of
communicating effectively with difficult people. Teachers and parents can learn
these techniques themselves, and start to teach them to kids, too.
Help Your Child Cope With
Moving Away
If you must move a great distance, you can help your child adjust to the idea of
moving and how to cope with their new life. Your goal will be to eliminate
apprehension and fears and get your children excited about all the new
opportunities that await them.
How To Help Your Child
Overcome Anxiety
Sometimes children act as if they don't have a care in the world, and other
times they may be overwhelmed with anxiety. Although children are not presented
with the stresses of adulthood, they do feel anxiety in the same way. Solving
these issues is not something to be taken lightly...
Helping Your Child Adjust
To Divorce
Children are usually hit hard by divorce and may not be able to fully grasp the
subject, blaming themselves. The helpful news is that you can do a lot to get
your child through this tough time.
Frugal Family Entertainment - How to Have Low Cost Family Fun
In the first few months of the year, money can be tight for many families as
they tighten the purse strings after the holidays. There are some great ideas
for family activities which won't break the bank in the article below.
Why You Should
Buy Magazines For Your Children
The modern world has given birth to a technical generation. Kids these days are
practically born with a games machine in their hands. They surf the net before
they can walk and they are glued to the television watching cartoons for hours.
However, there are still things we can do to make sure they have a wider
understanding of the world around them and there are so many magazines on offer
that are suitable for children.
Music Lessons For Your Child - 5
Things To Consider
In deciding on music educational activities for their children, parents need to
consider the age of the child, mode of instruction (group class vs. individual
lesson), and type of music instrument to be studied. Whether the instrument is
rented or owned, it must be of decent quality in order to achieve the desired
results.
The Advantages Of Kids
Owning Cameras
Both of my daughters have always enjoyed owning cameras. This article shares
some of the many advantages...
A Moment Of Silence Please
Kids could benefit from learning to sit silently and do nothing. This is a skill
most people never develop but we could easily change that by allowing school
kids to sit and contemplate for twenty minutes or so. If they want to pray they
could do that, in their own way and silently, the way it should be done if
you're serious about it. Otherwise, we could give them some elevating thoughts
to ponder.
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