Sharing the happy news that you’re expecting a baby with friends and family can be one of the highlights of a pregnancy. How and when we choose to share our pregnancy news is a very personal thing. A recent survey carried out by George at Asda has shown it is changing with 33% of people opting to go […]
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Is social care the right career for you?
Alongside the likes of teaching and nursing, social care jobs tend to be both demanding and rewarding in equal measure. To succeed in the field, a complex skill-set is required. As in any job in which you’re working with the general public, it’s important to be patient and friendly and to be able to get […]
Help Children Resolve Friendship Problems
It can be really distressing to see your child struggle with friendship difficulties, particularly younger children who are not so adept at expressing their feelings and understanding the motivations of others. Encouraging them to talk about their experiences and interactions can be a big step towards them developing the skills they will need to manage friendships […]
The Tell-Tale Signs of Hearing Difficulties in Children
The ability to hear the noises around them is a crucial factor in how children develop emotionally and learn. If this ability is in any way hindered, the consequences can be far-reaching. According to Deafness Research UK, 840 babies are born with a significant hearing loss in the UK every year. However, tens of thousands more will […]
Managing your finances as a couple
Getting engaged was one of the happiest times in my life. As I prepared to start a new life with the man who is now my husband, we began talking about money – you know, budgeting for the wedding, a down payment on a home and all of life’s little incidentals. I was shocked to […]
Should School Start Later?
Love your sleep? Like most parents of young kids, I’m a fan of sleep and would dearly love to get much more of it but if the general perception is correct teenagers love their sleep even more. It would be easy to assume they are just being lazy but I’ve recently read an interesting report […]