Your child’s obsession with dinosaurs is making them smart
The obsession with dinosaurs is actually a good thing! If you’ve got a child at home who knows their T-Rex from their Velociraptor then we have good news for you. Children with intense interests are reportedly smarter. So if their dinosaur figurines or toy cars are never out of their hands then fear not. It’s […]
1 year ago
Having an Elf on the Shelf can actually be bad for your kids
Having an Elf on the Shelf isn’t so good after all. The popular Christmas tradition is back to haunt us mums again and we’re just not ready for it. Having to come up with new ideas every night is the bane of our existence. We’re honestly tempted to leave him in the attic this year. […]
2 years ago
You should never say no to a teenager, claims Davina McCall
Davina McCall has shared some controversial parenting advice. The mum’s friend told her to “never say no to a teenager” and as mad as it sounds, it is helping “A bit of parenting advice that my friend Katie gave me is so amazing it blew my mind. She told me – wait for this – […]
5 years ago
Research finds link between helicopter parenting and behavioural problems in children
The parenting style is often implemented with the hopes of raising a well-behaved child – but might actually have the opposite effect. New research has shown “intrusive parenting” – a parenting style characterised by excessive parental control and a lack of child autonomy – can be a risk factor for behavioural problems in children. A […]
5 years ago