Now that your child has gone back to school after the end of the summer holidays, the homework begins again. As a parent, it can be beneficial to both you and your child to help with the work that they take home from school. Not only will you be showing an interest in what your child is learning, but you will also be able to understand your child’s strengths and help them to overcome any difficulties that they may have. (more…)

Are you thinking about getting a dog, but are not sure whether it would be a good idea? Your child may want a dog badly, and you may think it sounds idyllic. Whether you have a dog, or are considering getting one, there are certain things that you can do to make your child aware ofВ  his safety around a pet. You may have heard stories on the news about a child getting bitten by a dog, but if you educate your child on how to behave around an animal, it can make them understand safe behaviour and decrease any risk of getting hurt. (more…)

Does your baby or toddler have problems with their sleeping patterns? Do they keep you awake most nights with their tossing and turning? Most babies will keep their parents up to some extent, although it is estimated that over one-quarter of all youngsters have severe sleeping problems. If you are struggling to cope with your child’s erratic sleeping patterns, there are several tips that you can try that may help your child to get more of the much needed sleep. (more…)

Your child is finally growing up and these pre-teenage years can be difficult for both you and your child. You may be getting along great one minute only to find that you are arguing the next. This is a transition period for your youngster; not quite an adult and not quite a child anymore.В  They crave to be treated like adults and want the freedom it entails. Yet they still need you to be their parents and to love them for who they are. It can be a difficult transition which may lead to arguments and rebellion. Not knowing where you stand from one minute to the next can be hard, but there are many ways to cope with these transitory years of your child’s life. (more…)

The internet can be a great resource for information for your child’s school work, but you will want to be aware of what they are up to on the computer. Although the internet can stimulate your child’s interest in certain things, it is also very open to abuse. Paedophilia grooming does occur although it is very rare. On the internet, anyone can become who and what they want to be, so you will want to know who your child is befriending online. Although your child may not be forthcoming and may consider you as being nosy, you should do what you can to find out exactly what sites your youngster has been visiting. (more…)