Kids often understand more than we give them credit for. They know when something is wrong, they definitely know when something is right, and they act accordingly when we don’t sit down with them and talk about it. So, what are some of the best ways to talk to your children in a way that encourages them to open up to you whenever they need to? Here are some good tips for you to consider, and they ...
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Get your child to talk about their day – 20 conversation starters
When Amy started kindergarten a couple of years ago and I asked her about her day, I regularly got answers like 'Good', 'Nice' or 'As always'. That was until I realised that I was simply asking the wrong questions. Working as a freelance journalist has taught me that you should always use 'open-ended-questions', e.g. questions that make your interviewee talk freely and with emotion instead of ...
Reasons my kids make me want to tear my hair out
Kids are one of the greatest gifts in life but let's be honest, their antics can drive us up the wall and make us rock in a corner sometimes. Amy certainly makes me want to tear my hair out on occasion and as much as I try to convince everyone about my angelic ways, I swear my own dad has considered a hair transplant more than once during my teenage years. The good news, however, is that we're ...
Young parents: can you avoid tiredness?
Toddlers and smaller kids demand a lot of attention and being a young and inexperienced parent can really take its toll after the first few weeks. The subsequent lack of sleep, days spent between nursery and school, worries, work, getting the meals ready and finding activities for your kids: sometimes it can all become a bit much and leave you feeling tired and lacking energy. But does this have ...
Win a Raleigh cycling helmet for little peddlars
We have a feeling that Raleigh’s exciting new collection of children’s fun bikes will be on Santa’s Christmas list for many youngsters this year, especially after having watched their absolutely adorable Christmas ad for this year. I immediately felt reminded of my own childhood and the excitement of receiving a new bike. I still remember cycling around the village I grew up in with my little ...
Teach your child to play on their own
Amy has always been my Little Miss Independent. She's very confident and loves trying things on her own and I have always encouraged her to do so while reassuring her that I am there to help, if she needs me to. Teaching your child to be independent is something that I personally find very important, because it helps them to figure out who they are as a person and where their strengths and ...