Making a Will is something we all put off. But none of us knows what tomorrow will bring, and when it comes to looking after children, you really shouldn’t leave it to chance. Why You Need To Protect Children With A Will When you make a Will you can stipulate more than who gets what […]
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Breaking the cycle of generational neglect and abuse
No-one would claim that bringing up children is easy, even in straightforward circumstances. But for those parents who have themselves experienced chaotic or neglectful childhoods, just meeting a child’s basic needs can be a challenge. Out of 12 million children in the UK under the age of 16, one in eight are growing up in […]
Games that are good for children
Whether we like to think about it or not, the interests of children today are not even close to the interests that most adults probably had as children. This is largely due to the fact that now video games and technology dominates the most popular toys on the market today. There are dozens of different […]
A quarter of middle Britains children forced to share a bedroom
According to the latest figures from the property website FindaProperty.com 24%, or almost a quarter, of children living in the UK have to share a bedroom. This rises to 35% for those who live in London, and for younger families reaches 38%. The findings also reveal that 29% of parents feel that their home is […]
Children want more adventure in their lives
Research that has recently been conducted for the plaster company Elastoplast has said that the vast majority of children, around 85%, are seeking more adventure in their young lives. The children involved in the survey were aged between six and 12 years old and the parents of these children were also surveyed. Parents also agreed […]
New ski ranges for children on the slopes with little terra
For youngsters, a holiday in a Winter Wonderland is the stuff that dreams are made of and create memories that last a lifetime. You also want your kids to be dressed in ski gear that not only looks great but will also keep them safe and warm. By kitting them out in warm and functional […]
Bullying is a never ending problem
How many of us really know how it feels to be bullied, we all hope and pray that it isn’t something we will ever experience, and as we grow older we hope and pray that our children will never suffer at the hands of a bully. Whilst every parent will do their utmost to protect […]
Self Esteem for Children – How to Nurture It
Self-esteem is what makes a person like themself, think they are a good human being or feel proud of their abilities. But where does the ability to do this come from? As the first role models for a child parents play a major part, believes Sue Atkins, parenting expert and author. “The job of being […]