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 […]
Education Quizzes – A Review
Learning has changed a lot since I was at school (does that make me sound ancient?) and the range of educational resources grows year on year. The holy grail for parents is always to find those activities that genuinely support your child’s development while still being engaging enough to keep their interest. At 5 and […]
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 […]
Hipp Organic Follow On Milk (and a chance to win an Organic Weaning Hamper)
Choosing what to give your baby when you start weaning can be quite a minefield. There’s so much advice and so many options it’s not easy to know what to go for. Having had three babies in the last eight years, we’ve tried lots of different brands of food and snacks during weaning but after researching I’ve […]
