As your kids get older and more responsible (and perhaps louder), you may consider giving them an area of their own to use. Obviously, the garden has always been an option, but is useless in anything but good weather. Here we will look at some options that could give your kids a bit more freedom, … Read more
Any parent wants what’s best for their child. And with statistics available every day about rising juvenile delinquency and crime among young people, one worry that many parents face is how to steer their child away from committing crime. Here are some ways that parents can help their children, without necessarily having to preach at … Read more
Now a new year is upon us, it is time to start making our resolutions for the year. While tradition may dictate that we set targets for ourselves, why not try something different and focus on your family? We tend to hear a lot of horror stories about how our children are getting fatter and … Read more
Having a child is rewarding, but equally as complex when it comes to keeping him or her satisfied, well fed and well dressed. Products for children do not always befit the requirements or are readily available. It takes some getting used to, when it comes to shopping for your kid, especially being a busy, young … Read more
Everyone wants their kids to be sporty. We all know the health benefits, as well as the social and educational merits of keeping the family active, out in the community and competing in a controlled and responsible environment. Sport is good for kids. It’s no less good for grown-ups, of course. But the realities of … Read more
Keeping your kids entertained often takes more work in the winter than in the warmer months, as the snowy and rainy weather can leave your children bouncing off the walls with their boredom and excess energy. Here are seven great ideas you can do with your children to keep them happy and entertained during these … Read more
Kids and travel: these two things seem to be at odds with each other. The crying, the fussing, the “I’m bored” and the whining all combine with the joy of air travel to do a number on your mood — and your back. Kids require a lot of stuff, especially when they’re younger and you … Read more
The care system in the United Kingdom, is hard to navigate and more so for adult children who leave their parents behind and have to go overseas. Living miles away and in different time zones can be taxing for the entire family. And this can turn into a nightmare when your parents’ health deteriorates, a … Read more
Barry Jacobs, PsyD, has counselled many in the emotionally straining situation of moving elderly parents. He understands how difficult it is to convince an aging parent to move to a nursing home in West Sussex and quotes the same in his book – The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers. In his book he writes, “Most … Read more
Life can be very busy and very stressful, particularly if you not only have children to look after and a demanding job. At the end of the day when the kids are in bed, you want to unwind and relax for a couple of hours before bedtime and starting the next day the same as … Read more