Jack was 2 ½ years old when we finally did the ‘skin prick’ test and I wish we had done it much, much sooner. His back lit up like a Christmas tree. Peanuts, cashews, tree nuts, dogs, mould, weeds, pollen, dust mites… I was overwhelmed. He handled it so well. By now, his discomfort resistance levels are so high.
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Anyone who has a teenager will relate to these three diary entries in some way. You will recognize the demands for freedom, the cry for total independent and the undertone that says, “Don’t you dare try and tell me what to do!” Take heart today. I have mentored hundreds of young people over the year
12 weeks into a new pregnancy, Andy and Tennille Bunger were told that their baby had a number of severe health issues. They were then faced with a difficult decision: terminate the pregnancy early or carry the baby until the child died on his own. Andy and Tennille discuss their decision and the impact it
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Exam time can be one of the most stressful times of the year – for parents! So mum, dad, I’ve got three A+ exam tips for YOU. Tip # 1: Start early Sit down with your child, talk about upcoming exams, and start a routine early. You’ll find pressure at crunch time will be much
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Most of us evolve through these stages of parenting. From holding baby number 1 and wishing we could literally wrap them in cotton wool, to watching baby 2 and 3 enter toddlerhood and accepting that eating a little dirt is probably good for their digestive system… and their immunity… Right?
Are you a Helicopter Parent? A Lawnmower Parent? Or a Che Sera Parent? Read More »
Here’s what’s happening in the world of parenting this week…
Some hope at last for Endometriosis sufferers.
What happens when boys and girls can no longer be called boys and girls? A school in Nebraska is finding out.
See how kids around the world start their day.
And a 10 year old boy who started a business 5 years ago to buy his mother a car.
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Our kids are, on average, listening to around 2 hours of music every day. Research shows that music is increasingly promoting drug and alcohol use, violence (particularly against women), and sexual activity. There is also strong evidence that the things our kids watch and listen to impacts their attitudes, moods, and behaviours. Our kids’ music
Over the course of my career, I have made it my business to study parents. The family unit has changed so much in that time. Where I once would most often see a traditional mother and father in my office, today tradition doesn’t exist. I don’t think I have ever met two sets of parents
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Marcus Luttrell has made headlines around the world with his list of demands for anyone interested in dating his daughter. Did I mention she’s currently 2 years old?
Before You Can Date My Daughter… Read More »
I spend so much of my time speaking to young people about choosing appropriate photos for their social media accounts, however, I am often surprised to discover how often adults post inappropriate images. I’m not talking about adult’s sexting, but simply oversharing! Oversharing their children’s naked bums, tummies, bathing habits and tantrums. A few times
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