“I think that sometimes if you try and tighten the bonds and be more controlling – are you going to then create resentment in your children? Are you going to create a situation where they look at you and go, “don’t really like what me dad’s doing? I feel constricted.” Or are you going to be supportive and give them their own time to do things – loosen those bonds, but have them know that they can run around they can do their own thing, but you’re there to support them when they need it?”
Planning a children's party? Follow these top tips... When my son turned six last week we didn’t have a party, given our situation my ex felt it wasn’t appropriate and anyway the class hadn’t had big parties this year and we didn’t have to pay any back. It is a sad...
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As we wrap up our vlog series on mental health, non-resident DAD.info blogger, Marc, discusses the importance of making time to talk about our feelings and emotions… Please share your comments or visit our forum if you're affected by any of the...
Bedtime for adults means slipping happily under the covers, enjoying the quiet and relaxation. Bedtime for kids can mean war- a fight between the parent wanting their child to settle, and the child who still wants to stay up and bounce off the walls. Sleep hygiene for...
There are many parenting terms being coined these days, but positive parenting is an approach proven to work. It's also easy to adopt and benefits the whole family. What is positive parenting? In short, positive parenting means focussing on your child’s...
Keeping track of your child's online life can be challenging. Online video gaming poses difficulties for parents trying to monitor their child's activity. Gaming and gambling safety charity Ygam shared with us their tips for working with your kids to keep them safe:...
