Teacher and parent – sometimes the teacher in me’s opinions clash with the parental ones. But, I admit that I have definite strong opinions about checking children’s phones. My own children, of course. Life for our kids is so…
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If you’d told me a year ago that our eldest (one of my stepsons) wanted to take part in his secondary school ski trip, I’d have been shocked at the idea and probably laughed, too. However, starting ‘big school’…
Returning to work after maternity leave can be a huge worry for many new mums. It takes five months for new mums to settle back into the workplace after having a baby, a study has found. A poll of…
Whether as a parent you’re in a new relationship or you’re keen to keep the romance alive in a long-standing one, you could probably use some summer date ideas in the form of exciting and interesting activities. Here are…
How much pocket money should you give your kids? This is a question that many parents ask themselves. There are a lot of different opinions on the matter, and it can be tough to decide what is suitable for…
Wanting to have another baby is a big deal for any couple. It can change your existing life greatly and comes with financial implications. Making the decision to start a family in the first place can seem much easier…
Living a minimalistic life is so beneficial for many families. If you are keen to start living one but are worried you can’t because you have kids, think again. Here is your guide on how to live a minimalistic…
Parents are encouraging healthy eating by rewarding them with extra time on a games console, eating in front of the TV and a later bedtime. A study of 1,000 mums and dads of children aged 3-12 found seven in…
We all know that home sports lessons matter for our kids. As well as providing all-important exercise, team sports are fantastic for helping with social skills, while activities like swimming can quite literally help to strengthen developing joints. The…
Transition to uni can be challenging for both teens and their parents, but with the right support before and during, things can go smoothly. With both parties having to navigate a new normal potentially hundreds of miles apart, what…