I decided to come off the fence and talk to the camera about why the annual honouring of sickly schmaltz and mass murder of red roses is not my favourite celebration…
Marriage rates are at an all-time low – where does that leave us?
Finally, a dad in a TV commercial who is based on reality! The new BBC Christmas advert The Supporting Act is my new guilty pleasure. I keep finding a reason I “need” to watch it. It’s the story of a girl and her dad, and her desire to perform in the school Christmas...
19 November sees International Men’s Day roll around again. And, no doubt, we will be treated to the same well-worn line of, “Oh, isn’t every day International Men’s Day?” Oh, how we’ll chortle, while gently acknowledging International Women’s Day (8...
If your child seems exasperated when their drawing hasn't gone 'right', or gets frustrated because their school performance isn't perfect, they may be a perfectionist. Perfectionism in children is common, and can be seen as a positive trait, as it spurs the child to...
Charles and Tina Parker Charles and Tina Parker, parents of their autistic child Chris, have a wealth of experience in bringing up a child with severe autism. Keen to share their journey with other parents, they have published a series of “tell it as it is” books. The...
For kids who stammer, expressing themselves can prove frustrating and upsetting, and they may struggle with low self-esteem as a result. So, what causes stammering, what what do parents need to know? What is a stammer? A stammer (or stutter) is difficulty speaking,...
