Category: Christmas

Co-parenting Advice During Christmas

7th December 2023

Dear Sue I’m worried about Christmas as I’m recently divorced. My kids are still reeling from the changes. What is your advice? Liz Jackson,...

Should I get my child an e-reader or books for Christmas?

7th December 2023

e-readers are hugely popular with parents – but research shows kids prefer printed books, magazines and comics. So is it worth buying them...

How To Survive Your First Christmas Alone

6th December 2023

It can be really stressful facing your first Christmas alone. Perhaps, you are finding that you have had 20 years of family Christmases with tinsel...

More Play Leads To More Learning – Making Christmas Presents Easy

5th December 2023

“Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth.” ~ American Academy of Paediatrics It’s...

Do Christmas Lists Encourage Children To Be Greedy? Handling Pester Power!

4th December 2023

So it’s coming to that time of the year when the kids start being marketed to by the media. Are your children pester ninjas? Do...

Preparing Your Kids for Christmas While Living Through The Cost of Living Crisis

4th December 2023

“If you want something expensive, you should ask your grandparents.” Matthew, aged 12 But this year it’s not funny trying to survive the cost...

Simple & Practical Tips for Less Stress at Christmas with a New Baby.

3rd December 2023

Christmas and the holiday season can be a stressful time of year – and one spent with a newborn even more so! Here are...

Giving Presence.

2nd December 2022

One of the highlights of Christmas for me is getting together with family & friends & eating Christmas dinner together at 5pm. Sitting round the...

Here’s A Nice Way To Break The News About Santa Without Crushing Your Child’s Spirit.

26th November 2022

Have you told your kids the truth about Santa Claus yet? If you have, chances are they’re older than 8. And if you haven’t, chances...

Helping Your Child Through Another COVID Christmas

20th December 2021

If you are a parent following the news about the Omicron variant, it’s very likely you’re feeling uneasy and anxious. You may be wondering what...

How Homestart Can Help & Not Just at Christmas.

14th December 2021

I am very proud to be one of the Ambassadors for Home Start because it is a remarkable charity and last night I had the...

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