7 Tips to Beat the “I Don’t Have Time for Exercise, I have Children” Excuse
Whether you’re a full time mum or trying to juggle work and kids, making time for exercise can seem like a very distant notion. As a parent, your goals seem to get pushed aside. Caring for your family, housework, a job, marriage and cooking healthy meals are close to...
Why Won’t My Baby Sleep? Cry From An Exhausted Mother
Your idyllic visions of motherhood bliss may come crashing down around you when you bring home a baby who is beset with congestion, colic or chronic crying. While every baby has “witching hours” and periods of fussiness or crying, nothing can compare to the parental...
Your child can perform better at GCSE exams – tips for parents
As a parent, you want your child to do well on their GCSE exams. You know that good scores could be important to their continued studies and future career. Of course, you want to help, but you may be unsure about how to do that. Don’t worry. You don’t need to be an...
Building a Better Student: Slow Death
(Most of the Building a Better Student columns are intended for parents and teachers, but this one was written for students. If there’s a young person in your sphere who could benefit from this, please share.) Imagine taking just one single puff from a cigarette and...
Quib.ly Cyber-Bullying Guide Shows Surprising Statistics
I was contacted recently by Jane, one of the members of the parenting blog Quib.ly about their cyber-bullying infographic that went up recently. The hope is that the Quibly guide will provide the foundation for other informed parents to lend their own thoughts about...
Home Safety: Five Tips For Shoring Up Vulnerable Areas in Your House
Making a home safer does not mean spending hundreds or even thousands on new gadgets. Many of the most common hazards within a home require nothing more than a few minor changes to daily or even weekly habits. Here are five of the easiest steps that can be taken to...
Baby Sprinkle: Tips for Showering Newborn No. 2
According to tradition, a first baby is celebrated with a shower but not subsequent little ones. However, as with many traditions, this has changed with time and second (and even third or fourth) pregnancies are celebrated with what is known as a "baby sprinkle."...
5 Life Lessons Your Child Will Learn From Owning A Pet
Owning a pet is a great way to develop a bond with an animal, regardless of whether you have a love for dogs, cats, rabbits or even hamsters. If you have a child that wants to become an owner of a pet themselves, there are a few life lessons they are likely to learn...
Number Numbness: How to Get Kids Excited About Math
The secret to learning well is to make learning fun. When kids are excited about new things, they are more ready to show initiative when it comes to picking up the pace of learning. Showing a child the practical side of math at an early age will help to engage their...
Five Destinations That Are Great Options For Those Traveling With Kids
Finding a kid-friendly tourist destination that the whole family will enjoy can be a challenge. While each person may have different interests and ideas of what a vacation should entail, there are some destinations that almost anyone can find exciting. The following...