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Christmas Survival Tips

An article by guest writer Rosie Shelley: parentingissues.net
The reality of Christmas Day often does not live up to our high expectations and the Christmas we remembered as children when it all seemed exciting, stress-free, money was no concern and all we had to think about was whether we would get every single present we had […]

Starting School - Tips for Parents

An article by guest writer Rosie Shelley
Starting school is a huge step for children and a daunting one for parents. For the child there are new places and new people to meet, new routines, new rules and regulations, and more time away from the family. It is exciting and frightening at the same time. For […]

Ten Things You Can Do Now Your Kids Are Back at School

1. Close the door behind them, grab a coffee and listen to the wonderful sound of… NOTHINGNESS! No t/v, no computer, no video games, no screaming, no tantrums, no arguing, no whining, no constant requests for food, no mates knocking on the door every five minutes…
2. Safe in the knowledge that the floor will not […]

The Best Days of Your Life by 21st Century Mummy

It’s the time of year when many a parent will be keen to get their offspring back into the arms of their new teacher for the new school-year ahead, having exhausted all the entertainment options (and money) over the 6 week stretch of the summer holidays.
Having tackled the shops and ticked off the list of […]