General Help for Parents
Aggressive Behaviour - Top 10 Tips
It can be difficult to control a child's aggressive behaviour. We have listed our top 10 tips for reducing aggressive behaviour in children. These tips are designed to stop a child hitting and biting others.
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Aggressive Behaviour - Top 10 Tips
Baby Hand Development
Want to know how and when your baby's hands and coordination develop? Check out this article for timescales and when they master different skills.
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Baby Hand Development
Bathing Babies
This article will help parents looking for advice on what to do when bathing their baby.
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Bathing Babies
Be a Happier Parent - 10 Tips
Does being a parent feel a lot harder than it should be? Would you like parenting to be more fun? Read this article and be a happier, more relaxed parent.
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Be a Happier Parent - 10 Tips
Bedrooms for Teenage Boys
Creating a bedroom for a teenage son can be quite a challenge. Just how do you create a cool looking room he will be happy to invite friends into? This article gives you some tips and points to think about. It covers maximizing space and developing a room both you and your son can be delighted with.
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Bedrooms for Teenage Boys
Being a House Husband
Being a House Husband is a wonderful opportunity to spend more time with your children. Do not take this as the easy option because it really isn't!
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Being a House Husband
Blood, Sweat and Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears looks at the huge impact the arrival of a baby has on a relationship. It follows a young couple and the extraordinary transformations they undergo as they learn to cope with becoming a family and its unforeseen consequences.
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Blood, Sweat and Tears
Breastfeeding
For some mums breastfeeding is a natural, trouble free process. For others it is not so easy. Don't give up! Try reading this article. It contains a number of useful tips and explains just what is happening during the feeding process.
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Breastfeeding
Buying a Mobile Phone for Your Child
Tips for buying a mobile phone for your child.
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Buying a Mobile Phone for Your Child
Buying Your Teenager Their First Car
Is it time to buy your son or daughter their first car? If it is this article covers some of the topics you might find yourself discussing with them.
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Buying Your Teenager Their First Car
Car Seats and Travel Safety
Looking for a car seat for your child? This article explains the type of seats available and what to consider when buying one. It also takes a look at the legal requirements covering children and car seats.
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Car Seats and Travel Safety
Careers Advice
Do you need some help and guidance in selecting career possibilities for your children? If so take a minute to look at the Future Wise scheme. It offers children, parents and schools the facility to work together, communicate and share ideas to ensure a child ends up make the best choices for them.
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Careers Advice
Child and Family Helplines
If you or a child needs extra help then you can find a helpline in this listing. It covers all parenting issues such as drugs, violence, disabled children, father's support and more.
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Child and Family Helplines
Child Trust Funds
The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a government initiative to encourage long term saving plans for children. Every child born on or after the 1st September 2002 receives a 250 pound voucher to open their account. Read this article if you would like to know how you can benefit from Child Trust Funds
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Child Trust Funds
Childcare and Babysitting
Finding childcare shouldn't just be about looking for a good candidate to cover these hours while you are at work, shopping, at the gym. There are a lot of other options that may be of interest to you.
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Childcare and Babysitting
Children Who Behave at School But Not at Home
Do you have a child who behaves like a little angel at school, but not at home? Here are some tips to improve behaviour at home.
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Children Who Behave at School But Not at Home
Children's Savings Accounts
If you are thinking of opening a savings account for your child this article explains how they differ from adult accounts and where to find the best interest rates.
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Children's Savings Accounts
Choosing a Childminder
Childminders offer flexible and homely childcare facilities. This article helps you to choose the right childminder for you and your children.
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Choosing a Childminder
Choosing a Nanny
With more and more of us needing to work we often require the services of a nanny. In this article we offer guidance on how to ensure they are right for you.
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Choosing a Nanny
Confident Teenagers
There are four main areas that make major contributions to how confident your teenager is. This article discusses those areas and how you can help build confidence.
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Confident Teenagers
Could My Child's Behaviour Be a Sign of a Candida Infection?
Do you find it difficult to control the behaviour of your children? Experts now feel that this could be down to a Candida infection. Find out more here.
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Could My Child's Behaviour Be a Sign of a Candida Infection?
CRB Checks
CRB checks are now the norm for anyone wishing to work with children. This article explains what they are, how people apply and what checks are carried out before clearance is given.
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CRB Checks
Cyberbullying
Here are some tips to help you spot if your child is suffering from cyberbullying. This page also contains useful advice on what you can do to stop it.
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Cyberbullying
Dating for Single Parents
Do you need some help with dating? Here are some simple suggestions for how you can make it work out for you. Go on create a bit of excitement in your life.
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Dating for Single Parents
Dealing with Guilt as a Parent
A high percentage of parents feel a sense of guilt over the way they bring their children up. It may occur when they have to say no, when they cannot compete with other parents when buying for their children or not spending enough quality time with them. If that sounds like you this article may help
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Dealing with Guilt as a Parent
Eating Out with Young Children
Eating out with young children can be a pleasurable experience. Here are some tips on how to enjoy dining out with a young family.
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Eating Out with Young Children
Essential Products for your Newborn Baby
Not sure what you need to take ideal care of your newborn baby? This article should point you in the right direction.
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Essential Products for your Newborn Baby
Falling out with Friends
It is quite normal for old friendships to decline when your child becomes a teenager. Here are some tips for how you support your child at what can be a difficult time.
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Falling out with Friends
Family Pets
Children love family pets. Our role as parents to choose the best pet for your family. In this article we give some tips on the care required for some common pets and how to teach your children to be careful around animals.
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Family Pets
Fashion Tips for Busy Mums
Are you a mum in too much of a hurry to always look your best? Here are some quick fashion tips to help you look good in the shortest possible time.
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Fashion Tips for Busy Mums
Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family
Finding the right nanny for your family is not easy. As well as having all the required skills they also need to fit in with your family with their ethos matching your own when it comes to raising children. This article gives tips on how to find the right nanny for your family.
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Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family
Firework Safety
Here are some safety tips to help you and your children enjoy a home fireworks display. In this article you will also find a link to details of organised firework displays around the country.
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Firework Safety
Giant Reward Charts
Would your life as a parent be that bit easier if your children did a just a bit more of what you wanted them to do? Try out this great motivational chart for children.
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Giant Reward Charts
Hoddwink Theatre Review - Gastronomic
A review of the Hoodwink Theatre Company production Gastronomic.
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Hoddwink Theatre Review - Gastronomic
How to Control Tantrums
Do your children have lots of tantrums? Take a look at this article for some tips and ideas on how you can reduce the number of tantrums your children have.
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How to Control Tantrums
How to Improve Your Relationship
When parents maintain a strong and close relationship it makes the task of raising children that much easier. Here are some tips from relationship counsellor Maria Arpa to keep your relationship warm and loving.
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How to Improve Your Relationship
How to Soundproof a Bedroom
Do you have noisy teenagers? This article gives you tips and ideas for how to reduce noise coming from a room, giving you relief from musical instruments, TVs and loud music etc.
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How to Soundproof a Bedroom
How to Stop Shouting at Your Children
Do you shout a lot at your children? If you do you might already find that all it really achieves is a frustration for you. Here are some tips on how to stop shouting.
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How to Stop Shouting at Your Children
HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing courses provide parents-to-be with information on achieving a natural birth.
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HypnoBirthing
Hypnotherapy in pregnancy
Hypnotherapy can be used during pregnancy and beyond to address a range of health issues.
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Hypnotherapy in pregnancy
In Praise of Naughty Boys
Is your son a naughty boy or just behaving like boys do? This article explains why boys behave the way they do and how you can understand them better.
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In Praise of Naughty Boys
Is Your Child Taking Control?
Do you feel you are being controlled by your child? If you do this article provides you with some helpful tips on how to have well balanced relationships with your children.
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Is Your Child Taking Control?
Late Bed Times
Young teenagers going to bed late causes arguments and stress in lots of households. Here are some tips on how to tackle the issue with your teenagers.
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Late Bed Times
Learning to Drive
This article gives details on how our children can learn to drive and what is required to pass their test.
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Learning to Drive
Making a Will if You Are a Parent
It has been said that as a parent, just about the most irresponsible thing that you can do is put off making a Will. So why is making your will so important?
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Making a Will if You Are a Parent
Maternity Pay
If you would like to know more about your rights to maternity pay then take a look at this article. If covers what you are entitled and how to claim.
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Maternity Pay
Mealtime Fun
If you have a child that gets ants in their pants at mealtimes perhaps a more fun approach would help. Here are ten tips to make mealtime fun and get your child to sit still and eat for longer.
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Mealtime Fun
New Baby Tips
A new baby changes everything in your life. If you are a first time mother how do you cope? Here are a number of new baby tips from HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator and Clinical Psychologist, Mia Scotland.
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New Baby Tips
Night Terrors
The first time your child experiences a Night terror can be a frightening time for the parents. Here are some questions and answers to help explain when they happen and what you should do.
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Night Terrors
Owning a Family Pet
Choosing to bring a pet into the family is a major decision. Here are some tips to help you find your perfect family pet.
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Owning a Family Pet
Party Bags
Not only can party bags be expensive, but it can also be difficult to know what to put in them. This article gives you some tips on filling party bags while keeping the costs reasonable. It also suggests a one stop shop for all your party needs.
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Party Bags
Pets - Keeping a Rabbit
Thinking of getting a pet? Rabbits are tame, friendly animals that are very good with children. They can be house trained and are relatively easy to care for and look after.
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Pets - Keeping a Rabbit
Photographing Your Children - Tips and Help
Photographs of your children give you happy memories for years to come. In this article we explain how you can improve the quality of the photos you take so that you can fill the family album with wonderful photographs.
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Photographing Your Children - Tips and Help
Planning a Baby's Nursery
Creating a nursery for your baby is an exciting time, but what furniture do you need? This guide gives tips for cots, cupboards, chest of drawers and lighting.
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Planning a Baby's Nursery
Potty Training
Potty training is one of the many challenges that face parents. Some people find it easy, many find it something of an adventure. We have put together some tips to try and help make the process easier for you.
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Potty Training
Potty Training Tips
The infamous potty training period can prove to be quite stressful. This article looks at potty training from a different angle and gives you some ideas that could help the process go more smoothly.
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Potty Training Tips
Protecting our Children on the Internet
Unfortunately, access to the Internet provides children with the opportunity to find information and images that are inappropriate. This article gives guidance on how to protect your child whilst they are surfing the net.
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Protecting our Children on the Internet
Rights, Support, Access and Relocation
The laws governing rights, roles and responsibilities of parents and guardians are complex. This article helps to explain Maintenance, Support, Access and Relocation.
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Rights, Support, Access and Relocation
Road Safety for Children
With child deaths on the roads rising we must be extra careful to teach our children to respect the roads and to learn basic road safety. This article gives tips on how to be safe on the road.
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Road Safety for Children
Room Sharing
Room sharing has it's ups and downs for the children and the parents. Whatever your reasons for your children sharing you should try and ensure they can share together in harmony.
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Room Sharing
Sharing is Caring
Sharing can be a challenge for any child. This article gives you some tips on how to make it easier for your child or children to share toys and other belongings with siblings and friends.
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Sharing is Caring
Should You Tidy Your Teenager's Bedroom?
Does your teenager have different standards to you when it comes to keeping their bedroom tidy? If you find this is a major problem here are 10 tips that may be able to help you improve your situation.
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Should You Tidy Your Teenager's Bedroom?
Sibling Fighting: How to Respond
Sibling fighting can be very tiresome and stressful for parents. This article offers ideas on how to deal with your children when they start to fight.
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Sibling Fighting: How to Respond
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can be destructive to your family. This article discusses how parents can help to encourage better sibling relationships.
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Sibling Rivalry
Sleep
A child who is not sleeping properly can be a big problem. This can lead to tired, irritable children and parents as well. Here are some ideas to help ensure the whole family can sleep soundly.
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Sleep
Sleepovers
What do you do when one of your children asks if they can have a sleepover? Do these events usually pass off with no problem or do they create friction and upset. This article talks you through how to host the perfect sleepover.
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Sleepovers
Staying Out Late
Staying out late is a potential battlefield between parents and children. Here are ten tips to help you and your children to reach a sensible compromise that works for everyone.
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Staying Out Late
Stop Nail Biting - Top 10 Tips
Nail biting effects 50 percent of children aged between 10 and 18 making this a very widespread problem. Like any habit once it takes hold it is very hard to stop. Here are our top 10 tips for stopping nail biting.
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Stop Nail Biting - Top 10 Tips
Tantrums
Tantrums - meltdowns of screaming, crying, kicking, biting and hitting. In this article we discuss: "why they happen; how to avoid them and how to respond".
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Tantrums
Teenage Drinking
News bulletins often focus on the problems of underage binge drinking. As a parent it is very difficult to know what to do to stop your son or daughter becoming a binge drinker. Your child is almost certain to start drinking alcohol in their teenage years. Here are ten tips to help you develop your
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Teenage Drinking
Time Management for Mums
Time management can make a massive difference to how easy or difficult your role as a mum is. Here are some time management tips for an easier life.
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Time Management for Mums
Top 10 Fire Safety Tips
Here is a list of tips covering general fire safety. As well as offering help on how to reduce the possibility of a fire starting in your home there are also tips on the steps you should take to be prepared in case a fire starts.
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Top 10 Fire Safety Tips
Top 10 Interview Tips
You've written hundreds of applications, phoned companies literally begging them to give you a chance. Now they've said YES!!!! Next comes the interview. Don't panic! Try these top 10 interview tips.
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Top 10 Interview Tips
Top 10 Sharing Tips
Is your child a super sharer or does all hell break lose when another child comes round to play? It is not easy for anyone to share their most treasured belongings, especially a young child. Here are our top ten tips to help ease you on the road to sharing heaven!
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Top 10 Sharing Tips
Top 10 Talking to Teenagers Tips
Raising children can be hard work. But if you thought the terrible twos were hard work then wait until you have a child suffering from grunting teenager syndrome. Just having a civilised conversation can be such hard work. Here are our top 10 tips for talking to teenagers.
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Top 10 Talking to Teenagers Tips
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Happy
You don't need me to tell you that bringing up children is hard work. You need to keep an eye on yourself and make sure all the effort you pour in doesn't leave you physically and mentally drained. Here are ten tips for looking after you and making life a little easier.
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Top 10 Tips for Keeping Happy
Top Parental Tools for Online Safety
If you are worried about the safety of your children when they go online this article runs through some tools that can help to give you peace of mind.
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Top Parental Tools for Online Safety
Top Tips for Morning Rush
Do you find it hard going getting your children ready for school? Here are 8 tips to help take the stress out of your getting ready for school routine.
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Top Tips for Morning Rush
Video Game Addiction
Do you have a child with a video game addiction? Here are some tips to help you reduce gaming time and also understand why the games are so addictive.
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Video Game Addiction
Weaning
Read about suggested ages for weaning and weaning foods and ideas.
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Weaning
Why a Baby Cries
This article covers the reasons why babies cry and what you can do to calm your baby and stop him or her from crying.
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Why a Baby Cries
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