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Choosing a secondary school |
Click Here | Choosing a secondary school is an exciting and important time in your child's life. It means they are growing up and life as they know it is about to change. They go from being the oldest at primary school to the youngest at a much larger school. We all worry about choosing the right school for our children, about the standards of lessons, whether our child will make friends or whether they are ready for the challenges of secondary school. Parentlineplus gives sometop tips to help you through the minefield... |
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Click Here | You'll notice your child is working towards more independence from your family. He'll make more of his own decisions - from simple things such as the clothes he wears, to the sports, clubs and hobbies he's interested in. Your child's room will become his haven and his personal interests will show clearly in the posters on the wall, stickers on the wardrobe and the music blaring from the CD player. Pre-teens may also begin to keep a diary to record the ups and downs of his friendships and, eventually, the start of more intense and intimate relationships. Privacy becomes very important at this tim. Eileen Hayes at bbc.co.uk lets us in on a few golden rules... |
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How to Stop Whining in 4 Easy Steps |
Click Here | There are many reasons why toddlers may show their distress by crying;fears- the dark, the potty, insects, animals and so on ; anxiety - especially about separation from you; frustration - being unable to manage or do everything she wants; attention - wanting you to spend more time together; bumps and knocks - she may be scared by how easily she can be hurt
Occasionally, whingeing reflects a more generalised miserable mood, which may be caused by hunger, fatigue or illness. Whining is a habit your child developed over time, and it will take a little time to break it. But, don't despair; you can stop your child's whining habit. |
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Pain Relief During Labour |
Click Here | Natural childbirth has gained in popularity among women over the last few decades, partially out of concern for how drugs might affect the newborn, and partially out of a desire to have the full experience of giving birth. But as anyone who has given birth -- or been in attendance when a woman gave birth -- can attest to, labour can really hurt! Most hospitals offer several methods of pain relief to labouring women. What method is used is generally left to the judgement of the mother-to-be, unless medical reasons prevent you from using your method of choice. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, so it makes sense to be well-aware of what your options are before you head to the maternity ward. Justparents.co.uk lay out all the options available to you...
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Click Here | Primary schools are being urged to scrap homework after a study claimed it was a source of family conflict with no educational benefit. Academics in England and America say that it does not improve test scores and can make things worse for low-achieving pupils. According Alfie Kohn, author of The Homework Myth, writing in the Telegraph.co.uk, parents coming home tired from work are being turned into homework monitors instead of enjoying leisure time with their children. Children are frustrated and become weepy and fed up by the demands put on them after a long day at schools, he said, and half the parents interviewed by researchers admitted having homework arguments that involved yelling or crying. |
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Comforters, soothers and dummies |
Click Here | Many children gain comfort from a dummy, blanket or favourite toy and it can help with settling at night, or getting over a difficult experience. Children do grow out of dummies and comforters, and most toys and blankets do no harm unless they limit the play and learning opportunities your child has. Clair Halsey writes about the pros and cons of dummies and such as well as considering other comfort habits and thumb sucking a BBC.co.uk |
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Click Here | Although they aren't really children anymore, teenagers lack the maturity to always make good decisions on their own. Firm guidance from parents is what teenagers require to successfully reach adulthood. Setting boundaries for your teens is an essential part of parenting. Some useful guidelines are provided by eHow.com about establish rules and consequences, sticking to your guns, reinforcing positive messages, sharing responsibility and leading by example... |
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