Why Positive Language Makes Parenting Easier
byScience finds that when a child is told no, they are more likely to respond negatively and emotionally, says Lulu Lucock
Older kids
How to Survive Sibling Rivalry
byAlthough my children are now in their twenties I still remember how stressful I found the whole sibling rivalry thing. Then at the tail…
21 books your toddler will LOVE
byAnd hopefully you will too. The whole bedtime story ritual is so much more fun if you’re enjoying the book (and have got the hang…
10 ways to get your child to do what you want
byAny parent to a small child knows that reasoning with them can be no use whatsoever. Sometimes, the only way to get little people to do…
4 Reasons Why Your Child Might Not Focus At School
byEvery parent wants their child to succeed at school. And if they enjoy school and naturally apply themselves then they probably will. What, though,…
Beauty Hacks for Your Pre-Teen Daughter
byHere are some pre-teen beauty hacks that you and your daughter can adopt together…
7 Strategies To Help Your Pre-Teen Beat Anxiety
byThere are a number of strategies you can try to help your pre-teen nip anxiety in the bud, says writer and mother Jemma Wayne-Kattan
14 ways to make spelling practice fun
byLearning spellings can, let’s face it, be very dull. A totally necessary skill for life, but the complexity of the English language doesn’t exactly…
Dear Lulu: Help! Bedtime has become a nightmare
byOur agony aunt, Lulu, tackles the subject of bedtime in her answer to this week’s reader letter.
Project: How To Make A Bird Feeder
byA bird feeder is not only easy to make but it will bring a load of new friends to your garden.