I am in the middle of a parenting crisis and it concerns the behaviour of my 8-year old son. Put simply, he won’t stop answering me back and this backchat is really getting to me – from slurs made under his breath, to constantly trying to have the final word, his mouth has got out ...
After months of long dark days, freezing weather, wrapping up in layers of clothing and lots of comfort eating (what else was there to do?), spring is finally here. Following a winter hibernation you are probably are feeling a bit sluggish and run down and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be heavier and hairier ...
Bathing your baby for the first time in hospital, watched over by a skilled nurse is scary enough, but that first bath at home is simply terrifying! The good news is that newborn babies only need one or two baths a week, but if they enjoy it, you can bathe them every day. In fact, ...
Bringing home your new baby should be one of the most joyous days of your life but if you owned a dog before the baby was born, it can be an anxious and stressful time. Worrying about how your dog will react to a new baby in the house is extremely common and it certainly ...
I’m sure, as a parent you’ve been woken in the middle of the night by your child crying after a bad dream. At the moment my daughter is frightened of an octopus with lethal tentacles and this ‘monster’ has resulted in several broken nights sleep. But what if your child is screaming, crying and thrashing ...
There are historical accounts of baby massage being used in ancient civilizations as far back as 3,000 years ago. The word ‘massage’ originates from the Arabic word meaning ‘to stroke’ and in India, the art of baby massage has been passed down through the generations from mother to daughter. Although we don’t know exactly where ...
One of the biggest concerns for parents is bullying. If you suspect that your child is being bullied it is a very stressful and worrying time, but although you may feel powerless to help your son or daughter, there are actions that you can take to help him/her and stop the bully. Types of bullying ...
As soon as you announce the news that you’re going to be a dad, you can expect to be inundated with words of advice from your mates who reveal themselves to be dab hands at nappy changing, bottle feeding and baby bathing. Everyone will be offering up ‘expert’ advice on how to be a good ...
With a new year comes a clean slate. On the 1st January, like so many, you probably promised yourself that this year, you’d be a better parent. But what does being a better parent actually mean, and what are the goals that you aim to achieve in your role as a better parent? Parenting isn’t ...
If you’ve seen the hit CBeebies show Baby Jake, you’ll know that it follows the imaginary adventures of a baby whose giggles and gurgles are translated into words by his six year old brother, Isaac. Most parents will think that this is simply fiction and it is just not possible to understand their baby’s facial ...
