Are We Damaging Our Children By Not Playing With Them?
A nationwide study of British parents has found as many as 87% of mums and dads worry that they don’t play or engage enough with their children. Asked why they…
Parenting
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From pregnancy and changes to your body to schooling and what to do with those precious offspring
Raising Kids in a Digital Age
Establishing a parenting technique that works well for you and your family can be one of the biggest hurdles a parent has to face. How much freedom should you give…
Primary School Pupils Facing an Anxiety Epidemic
Up to 66 per cent of Primary School pupils suffer anxiety, a nationwide survey has revealed. Reasons for the anxiety include lesson concerns, homework – and social aspects such as…
The Importance of a Bedtime Story
“Storytelling not only promotes language skills, improves logic and boosts creativity, but perfecting bedtime and nailing that bedtime story will mean a higher quality of sleep for both you and your children.”
Choosing the Right Car Seat for Your Child
Choosing a car seat for your child can be a confusing business. Belle About Town talks to experts Nuna and tests out their new MYTI model.
Mind Boosting Activities For Kids
It’s not uncommon for kids to feel stressed out and anxious with pressures from school and social media. But while they might think staying indoors watching TV or playing computer…
The Gloves Are Off: Parents Fight For Starring Roles For Their Kids
Forget sport’s day or parent’s evenings – the school play is the single most competitive event for modern parents, according to new research. As auditions and preparations for end of…
Wellbeing: Dealing With Empty Nest Syndrome
For parents of children who have recently flown the nest for University, autumn can be a challenging time. In light of World Mental Health Day this week (October 10th) Belle…
Parenting: Banish Nits – For Good!
Back to school fills parents with dread for many reasons, one of them being the extremely high probability that their child will bring unwanted friends home one evening. Friends that…
Britain’s Best Parenting Advice: Chosen By You!
There’s no denying it, parenting is challenging. How do you know for sure that you are making the right decision for your child? Should you really push them to play…