Father’s Day is fast approaching and here’s what it means to me…
What does Father’s Day mean to you?
I’ve always thought of my dad and uncle as being like The Chuckle Brothers. It’s not that they’re prone to DIY disasters – well, my uncle isn’t! – it’s more to do with the way they interact with each other. Genuinely, I’ve caught them using the immortal phrase “To me…...
I was delighted to learn that a Commons Select Committee report has made several recommendations that could benefit working dads Published this month, the report by the Women and Equalities Committee concludes that workplace policies are failing dads. In addition, it...
I was interested to learn that, according to recent research, a third of parents lie about their kids’ ages to save money on days out. A survey of 1,500 parents also found that one in 10 have gone as far as teaching their children to lie about their age if questioned....
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:...
