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Teaching your child about diversity is a vital to positive parenting.
Teaching your child that we are all different and to accept those differences without prejudice is a crucial aspect of positive parenting. We live in a rich, vibrant, diverse culture where children must learn to get along and accept people who may be physically, culturally, [...]

Baby Showers are no longer the province of American Sit Coms. The idea of throwing a party for your expectant best friend, sister or cousin, aunt or even your own daughter is increasingly popular. It is a great opportunity for any mum to be to get together with close friends and family to celebrate the [...]

I had to dash away from work early yesterday to get to Witchling 10’s school for her first Year 6 parents evening.
Parents Evening is a vital part of any child’s school life. They are a perfect opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers and to keep your finger on the pulse of what their school [...]

Choosing conservatory furniture should be simple. There are thousands of different designs of rattan and cane furniture available these days, from cosy, comfortable cottage styles to cutting edge contemporary designs. However, if you have children, choosing the right cane furniture for your new living space is more complicated.

If you have a small toddler or baby [...]

1 in 10 children in the UK are living in poverty, growing up in overcrowded, cramped housing, or in ‘temporary accomodation’ that sees them shunted from place to place with little stability or hope for a future. What is worse, 3.8 million children are living in poverty in the UK even after their housing costs [...]

The average family is a myth.  Every family is unique and even when there are outward similarities, no two families are the same.  Families come in all sizes, flavours and shapes, and each family has it’s own challenges to face.  They also have their own strengths with which to face them.
My family started out in [...]

You can be a positive parent. By being involved in your child’s life and building a good relationship with them you can bring out the best in your child and help them grow into a strong, independent, confident adult.  Here are some of my tips on being a positive parent.

1.    Be a good role model.  [...]

Positive parenting is all it takes to bring out the best in your little person. Take time to listen to, understand and praise your  child and give them credit for all of their efforts . 
We mean well, but it is too easy to criticise children, pointing out where they are going wrong and not rewarding [...]

It’s a fantastic and momentous occasion. This is your baby’s first adventure into the world outside the hospital.  So of course you will want to make it as safe as possible for your baby A car seat that is appropriate for your baby and is correctly fitted is arguably the most important factor in keeping [...]

Bringing your baby home from hospital is something that all new mums and mums to be fantasise about with excitement and sometimes a little dread.  It is a momentous occasion when you finally introduce your precious newborn into their new home and the rest of their lives. Not surprising then that some mums to be [...]