As a parent, you want your child to do well in school. So, what do you do when their report card doesn’t reflect their academic potential – or your expectations? The most important thing is not to react with disappointment. A bad report or poor grade is often a red flag for a potential problem area, not a measure of your child’s worth… or your parenting skills.
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So, you’ve got the date, you’ve sent out the invites and you’re all set to get planning your little one’s birthday. Now comes the hard part, what are you going to do to keep them busy, fed and ensure that there’s a smile on their face from start to finish?
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Here are 10 things that you can focus on to help your children to develop these kinds of relationships that will protect their health, brains and happiness…
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With the start of the school year in full swing, many parents take on the role of “homework monitor”. If your child is someone who needs a nudge to focus or needs structure in understanding time management and organisation, it’s up to you to get you both through this phase of the year.
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Thank you Mr Netflix – you are a great friend. You have made it possible for each of us to be content watching something we like, you have cleared the anxiety of kids watching things they shouldn’t be, you have inspired creative thinking, you keep a look out for our best interests, plus you are going the extra mile to ensure we travel in peace. We love you.
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Birthday parties are meant to be fun, right? Sure, but does this hold true for the mum or dad too? Only you know the amount of planning that goes into creating the perfect day for your kiddo!
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Sleep problems are one of the most common concerns facing parents of young children, and one of the most common behavioural conditions brought to the attention of paediatricians. This Winter, Barbie is proud to be part of the sleep solution with the brand new Barbie Sleepwear Collection, which injects a little fashion fun into the bedtime routine, with some pink-tastic Barbie bedtime accessories.
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There are many trends in parenting styles that change from decade to decade or even year to year – helicopter parenting, tiger parenting, respectful parenting, attachment parenting… So which one is best?
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Kids of today are far more confident and challenging; they want to know everything and can prove your old wives tales wrong with a Google search. They’ll teach you how to use your new washing machine and know about the latest ruling against spanking in South Africa. Don’t be surprised to hear about politics at the supper table either.
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While common, conventional cleaners may be cheaper in the short term, most of them come with a long-term price tag, compromised health. “Industry standard” cleaners or “heritage brand cleaners” that contain strong chemicals and disinfectants pose major health risks for people, animals and the environment.
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Learning chess takes focus and concentration, knowledge, understanding, and lots of practice . This means that teaching chess takes all that – together with a great deal of patience and many more skills.
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There’s no escaping it… Kids and technology usage are a reality and the sooner parents realise this, the better. Instead of trying to keep your child in the dark ages (which seems to be the 90s for kids of today) perhaps parents ought to equip themselves with important information that will assist them in keeping tabs on their child’s internet usage without being over-intrusive, especially with teens.
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Find out about a unique hands-on play environment created especially for children with autism and their families in honour of World Autism Awareness Month.
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