Talking about alcohol to your child can not happen too early. As your child approaches pre-teen years, they begin to develop questions about alcohol. Subsequently, they get curious enough to want to try it. According […]
Breaking screen addiction is tough. In many other articles on this website we discuss how to introduce screens and manage their use. In a similar way you can not always drive your child around for […]
Childhood emotional neglect is something that we can possibly all relate to, but are perhaps unaware of. We have spoken many times that all a child really wants from their parent isn’t material but a […]
Depending on your child’s age, size, and level of activity, you should adjust how much water they need. Before we try and get to scientific however, it is a simple case of making sure they […]
Self-harm in children is a distressing subject. Within yourself it brings a massive feeling of guilt and anger at your lovely child for doing this to themselves. Your first feeling might be to ‘have it […]
‘Your son has been accused of sexual assault’ are not words we would want to hear, but it happens. Sometimes it is true, sometimes poor judgment , and sometimes it is made up. The aim […]
Video game limits are an important part of parenting, but they should be used as the start of education rather than an ending. […]
Can watching reality TV traumatise your child? This is an article reflect on research by Central Michegan University which raises concerns that this hybrid documentary and entertainment media can cause on children who can’t seperate […]
Managing your child’s screen time is about how to control how your child uses their digital devices, not forbidding them entirely. “It’s not how long we’re using screens that really matters; it’s how we’re using […]
Adults have always been uncomfortable discussing anything concerning sex with their children. The prevailing mood has remained for so long that children should be protected from anything sexual to preserve their innocence. Such a notion […]
