Don’t become a couch potato this Holidays

Posted on December 9, 2017

The count down is on, and school is finished for some and nearly for others. Kids are excited, no more school. Teachers will be relieved I’m sure and looking for a well deserved break. Parent’s are also looking forward to …
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Before babies understand words, they understand tones of voice

Posted on September 4, 2017

 Sarah Gerson , Lecturer in Developmental & Health Psychology, Cardiff University August 24, 2017 Before babies start saying words, it is hard for parents to know whether their little one actually understands the things that they say to them. Many parenting magazines …
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5 Tips to Connect to your Child

Posted on November 24, 2016

There isn’t a parent I know that doesn’t start to count down the days leading to school holidays. As parents we are full of plans and love the change of routine that school holidays bring. Whether it be no more …
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When granddad can’t get better?

Posted on May 28, 2016

What can you say to your children? What do you do? When someone I love is sick and can’t get better, how do I tell my children? This is a question that unfortunately comes up in our lifetime. It is …
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Getting Active

Posted on June 30, 2015

By giving your children exercise you are giving them a gift to last a lifetime. Parents tend to exercise separately to their children. Don’t take no for an answer, just make it happen. One of my favourite parts of my …
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Dealing with Difficult Behaviour

Posted on March 23, 2014

One of the not so nice parts of being a parent is dealing with difficult behaviour.  No parent can really avoid this- as all children no matter their age become  irritable, annoyed and frustrated either at brothers and sisters,  other …
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Time to Quit

Posted on March 11, 2014

I am a parent.  I know what its like when you reach that point where you just can’t do anymore.  Or you are so annoyed that every little thing your child does or says just grates.  This is when it …
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Q&A: Crying in the Car Seat

Posted on February 15, 2014

How do I help my 8 week old be comfortable in the car capsule? When ever I put her in the capsule and drive around she screams. She’s in the car quite alot because I need to do school drop …
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Exhausted Toddlers – Snippet

Posted on December 29, 2013

I am a first time mum and I’m dumbfounded at how difficult my two year old can be. She has regular meltdowns, refuses to do what I ask, and is generally non stop from dawn to dusk (with a two …
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Q&A: Exhausting Toddlers

Posted on December 29, 2013

I am a first time mum and I’m dumbfounded at how difficult my two year old can be. She has regular meltdowns, refuses to do what I ask, and is generally non stop from dawn to dusk (with a two …
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