Father’s Day is fast approaching and here’s what it means to me…
What does Father’s Day mean to you?
I’ve always thought of my dad and uncle as being like The Chuckle Brothers. It’s not that they’re prone to DIY disasters – well, my uncle isn’t! – it’s more to do with the way they interact with each other. Genuinely, I’ve caught them using the immortal phrase “To me…...
I was delighted to learn that a Commons Select Committee report has made several recommendations that could benefit working dads Published this month, the report by the Women and Equalities Committee concludes that workplace policies are failing dads. In addition, it...
I was interested to learn that, according to recent research, a third of parents lie about their kids’ ages to save money on days out. A survey of 1,500 parents also found that one in 10 have gone as far as teaching their children to lie about their age if questioned....
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,...
