The teenage years are a time of intense changes. Hormonal changes leading to dramatic physical growth are one of the most obvious. But there are also immense changes in a teenager’s emotional and social development and therefore their reasoning and understanding of things. Negotiating these changes is a normal part of a teenager’s journey towards independent adulthood and can be ... Read More »

One of the greatest challenges for parents is making sure our children are happy and confident in themselves and able to deal with the challenges they face in the wider world. When they are home, we can protect them and keep them safe. But, once they start school and their friends and peers become increasingly important to them, it can ... Read More »

Establish a regular bedtime for your child that allows them to wake up rested and refreshed Start to wind down well in advance of bedtime and do activities that help to calm them down and relax them—put on some favourite music, read a book, watch a little television Give your child notice that bedtime is approaching-(‘You have ten more minutes ... Read More »

Welcoming your Baby to the Table:  Starting your baby on solid food may seem a little daunting, but don’t worry. It will all come together. Remember, nobody knows your baby better than you do so you’ll soon find your pace. When to start? At about 6 months of age.  Not before 17 weeks and no later than 6 months. This ... Read More »

The much awaited ‘stretch in the evenings’ is slowly arriving so it’s time to top up those Vitamin D levels: Make going outside as much of a planned activity as any extracurricular activity. Whether it’s a walk around the neighbourhood, a cycle or a family effort at getting the garden back in shape, try to fit it in daily with ... Read More »