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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A huge chunk of me is thrilled to bits with Fashionista® Barbies, and their diverse body shapes, skin tones, and hairstyles. A small chunk of me is irritated that it’s taken so long and that we’re still not quite there. But my girls, 6 and 13 years old respectively, are largely pleased. So there’s that.
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It’s the start of the new school year and for many children it’s an exciting time. For some though the return to school may be riddled with anxiety and stress, possibly caused by bullying. A parent’s first reaction may be one of rage and anger, no parent wants their child to be the subject of bullying. I’ve come across a lovely book and CD by Alicia Thomas-Woolf that will help parents teach their kids to deal with bullying positively.
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If your child loves his/her devices and often has to be nagged to just *move*, you need to read this article. It’s about actualising more of the brain-and-body-potential that’s inside our children, using easy brain-boosting activities. Plus, research shows that stimulating both sides of the brain enables children to learn better, become more creative, deal more effectively with challenges and emotions, and build enhanced confidence, self-esteem and understanding of their environment.
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We all know that breastfeeding is the best option for your baby, but moms often have to return to work while their babies are still breastfeeding. So, what’s a mom to do?
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As if being a full-time working mum of two young children wasn’t hectic enough, there’s also the added pressure to stay fit. Solution – Get a fitness tracker for motivation and to keep track of how active you actually are.
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You may have read my last column, ‘Help! My kid has too many toys’. (If not, here it is.) You may be wondering what the hell else you’re supposed to get your friends’ and family members’ kiddies this Christmas…
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I’ve had occasion recently to try to judge how much committed mommying my three-year-old daughter is able – or keen – to do.
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You know a toy is seriously cool when you want it for yourself. To quality check/play with when your kid’s asleep, ha ha. We now have a Bratz doll, and – don’t tell anyone – I’ve been absentmindedly brushing her hair for the last hour. Not to mention the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…
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Parenting is not for “sissies” and we shouldn’t be shy to ask for help. We have a growing list of companies offering regular parenting workshops. Here’s a list of parenting workshops coming up.
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If you are going to be travelling on planes, trains or busses this holiday, or maybe you just want something that is travel-size that you can take out and play with when you get to your next destination…
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Babies prefer routine and they tend to sleep better when they are in familiar environments with smells and things they recognise…
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As a composer I tend to spend a lot of my time in isolation, cooped up in a recording studio. I was aware that my CDs were selling, but they were being bought by faceless, nameless people…
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