Disciplining small children sounds dramatic. The word discipline can sometimes have negative connotations as we associate it with punishment or a harsh regimen. In fact, discipline for toddlers and pre-schoolers, really means giving them boundaries, structures and limits to guide them and to keep them safe. There are very few small children who are wilfully bold but there are many ... Read More »

Are you worried that your teenager might be involved in alcohol or substance misuse? Or, are you worried about how to talk about these issues with your teenager? In either case, it’s important to stay calm and open-minded. Getting too intense will put pressure on your teenager, so encourage a relaxed conversation, starting with questions about the ‘bigger picture’. Try ... Read More »

Play is a big part of your child’s development.  Play is something a child does and also how your child learns. Play helps your child understand the world around them and gives them a way of exploring ideas in a safe and secure way. When a baby feels secure and happy he/she will develop good social and personal skills which ... Read More »

Why is play important? Outdoor play is also great for your child. Running, jumping, climbing are all activities which help your child develop good Gross motor skills. Developing an interest in any sport activity can help your child in many different ways including later years when they start mixing with other children in school. Throwing, kicking and catching a ball ... Read More »

Play is a big part of your child’s development.  Play is something a child does and also how your child learns. Play helps your child understand the world around them and gives them a way of exploring ideas in a safe and secure way. Take time out to listen – even if it is only a few minutes. Talk about ... Read More »

Having a baby is a life- changing experience. Give yourself time to adjust to this change. Being a new mum can be exciting, exhausting, scary, and everything else in between. Our survival guide to life with baby might help you handle the early months of being a mum. Don’t try to be Supermum. It takes time to learn how to ... Read More »

Our top 10 tips for brand new dads, that may be parenting alone or co-parenting. So, you’re a dad! You are about to set off on a wonderful voyage of discovery. It can be exciting. It can be frightening. And it can be fun.   You are not born with parenting skills- they‘re learned on the job, through experience. If you’re ... Read More »