It’s only normal to have mixed emotions when thinking about returning to work after having a baby. You want to provide a lovely home environment and upbringing for your baby, but on the flip side you want to watch your baby grow and see their milestones. What do you do? Find out more here: 9 …
Joining families can have its challenges for both sides. It is important that you try to establish strong relationships with your blended family, spend time together and also have your own family time. Find out more here: Seven Tips for Stepfamily Success
Parents sometimes get caught up in their busy adult schedule and forget how important quality time is with their children. Eating dinner together, playing a board game, talking and singing all play an important part in a Childs well-being. Can family life affect a Childs mental health? Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5954612/#:~:text=Family%20members%20are%20linked%20in,%2C%20%26%20Reczek%2C%202010
Getting your children to eat fruit and vegetables everyday can be a challenge! So Getting them to eat their seven a day seems impossible! Some Children don’t like the look of vegetables so try and improvise when you can. Find out more here: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/healthydiet.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA88X_BRDUARIsACVMYD8WGSvKa4Xe713J8SuSj0KZm-o7igvFIr2cHu55pDyn07R68kDJ5iYaAsdfEALw_wcB
Children being physically active encourages a healthy lifestyle and has many benefits, some include, allowing them to explore, risk take, and develop their fine and gross (large) motor skills which are very beneficial later in life. How much physical activities do you do with your child? Find out more here: https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/physical-development-in- children-and-adolescents/#gs.beb5hl
Many children have access to some sort of technology device from phones to computers. This interest in technology can start from ages as young as four, so it is vital that as parents/carers you try your best to keep them safe online. Read more here: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/
Its an amazing experience for dads when they get to meet their new born baby. How do you prepare for this life changing journey? Are you ready? Do I have to change nappies? Find the full article here: https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1013030/diary-of-a-new-dad
Everyone wants children who go to bed early so that you can get on with your adult chores around the house, put your feet up and relax but the truth is alot of parents struggle to put their children to sleep at a decent hour. Read more here: https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1022118/bedtime- battles-how-to-nip-them-in-the-bud
Dummies are like marmite – you either love it or you hate it! Many parents use a dummy to help sooth their baby if they are distressed about something or for sleep time but it can be very difficult to wean your baby off it if they become too attached. Find out more here: https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a565731/dummies-and-soothers
Parents often worry about their toddler not talking at a certain age, and may compare their child to someone else’s. Young children will first learn to communicate with people through their own unique ways like pointing, hand gestures or body language. Speech comes later so don’t panic. Read more here: https://childmind.org/article/helping-toddlers-expand-their-language-skills/
