Raising Teens

PANIC attacks in children. Find out the symptoms of panic attacks in children and what to do when they strike

Health 346 views

The truth about panic attacks in children – why they happen and what to do

Panic attacks in children can be terrifying. Both for your child and for you to watch as a parent. Here’s why they happen and what to do to help your child is a panic attack strikes.

Behaviour 219 views

5 top techniques to help soothe anxious kids

Unfortunately there is no magic wand that we, as parents, can wave to take away our child’s anxiety. But there are things we can do to help our children manage their feelings and learn to cope when anxiety hits.

Importance of grandparents in a child's life - why grandparents are so important and help raise kids

Family Life 810 views

More than just treats: the importance of grandparents in a child’s life

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children – Alex Haley

HELP kids achieve their best with these top 9 tips or unexpected ways to help raise successful kids

Development 1208 views

Science says these 9 things can help kids achieve their best

Studies have shown that there are some simple things that we can do to help our kids to grow up to be smarter, kinder and happier. And some aren’t what you might expect.

HELP kids think positive with these positive parenting skills to help raise positive thinking kids

Development 520 views

8 skills to raise positive thinking kids

There are plenty of ways to encourage your child to develop a positive attitude that can set them on the right path. Here’s our top 8 skills for raising positive thinking kids.

A teenager's open letter to her mother - how I see my mum and what I remember when I think of my mother

Mum Life 1508 views

When I think of my mother…a teenager’s love letter to her Mum

Hannah Lamond, Aged 17

Hannah is 17. This is her letter to her Mama in an incredibly honest and heart felt piece. And she shows us a view of mums, which is rarely spoken or written about.

ANGER management for teens - try these 7 techniques to diffuse teenage anger

Raising Teens 488 views

7 techniques to succeed at anger management for teens

Teenage aggression can be shocking and scary. Dealing with it in a calm and measured way can go a long way towards diffusing it quickly to get things back on track.

A father's love for his daughter - 7 surprising benefits to daughters of having a close relationship with their dads

Dad Life 806 views

7 remarkable benefits of a father’s love for his daughter

Studies shows that a father’s love for his daughter gives her some very real benefits that can last a lifetime.

Growing up with cousins - why spending time with cousins is so good for kids

Family Life 873 views

Why growing up with cousins is so awesome

Cousins are amazing to have. They can be as close as siblings but decidedly less annoying! They’re there through all the best bits and important events throughout your child’s life.

Ways for kids to make money - help kids learn the value of money and feel rewarded with these great ways to earn pocket mon ry

Ages & Stages 461 views

16 easy ways for kids to make money

Teaching your children about earning money to save up for the things they really want to buy is a valuable life skill. Here are 16 easy ways your kids can make money.

Father daughter activities that you had not thought of - have a blast with your little girl on daddy daughter days out

Dad Life 3612 views

20 father daughter activities you hadn’t thought of

Start making memories together that last a life time. We’ve put together 20 fun father daughter activities to try today.

Mum Life 772 views

You will always be my baby girl

Claire Henderson

No matter how big you grow, you’ll always be my baby girl. No matter how big you grow I’ll always have a place for you in my arms. No matter how tall you are I’ll always try to get to your level and listen.

The dark side of the internet for kids - it's this easy for kids to reach disturbing content

Tweenager (10-12yrs) 475 views

It’s THIS easy for kids to find the dark side of social media

Gemma Elliss

It’s shocking to learn that, especially for our children, social media can be a very dark place. All at the click of a button.

parent insight - best parenting advice from experienced mums who've been through it all

Mum Life 528 views

The BEST parent insight I got – from mums who know

When you have a baby the whole world and his wife will give you parenting advice. Much of it is just not for you or even a bit annoying but in amongst it all there are some pearls of wisdom that can help you along your way.

mess up as parents - 12 parenting fails you'll almost definitely experience

Life 450 views

12 ways you’ll almost definitely mess up as a parent

There’s no such thing as a perfect parent and, if truth be told, everyone is bound to mess up as a parent and make mistakes along the way. Let’s just hope our kids forgive us somewhere down the line. In our defence – we REALLY didn’t mean it.

kids helping around the house - 10 stress free ways to get kids to help with the chores

Home 1008 views

10 stress-free ways to get kids helping around the house

Irena Barker

Your little ones are too busy having fun to notice the mess. You’re tired out from cleaning and tidying, but it’s more than possible to get kids helping around the house– and enjoying it.

Raising Teens 417 views

45 ways to annoy your teenager, guaranteed

Teenagers are tricky beings. You never quite know what mood they will be in at any given moment. Here are 45 surefire ways to annoy your teenager.

my parenting manual, if I could go back in time as a parent what I would change

Mum Life 627 views

If I could go back…my parenting manual

Amber Scott

Babies don’t come with a parenting manual but, even if they did, we’d still get things wrong. If I had my time again, here’s what I’d do differently.

Talk about consent. A third of teenagers are confused about consent

Safety 582 views

Talk about consent: Nearly 50% of teens are confused about consent, study finds

We live in a world where the #MeToo movement is making us sit up and realise the need to talk about consent.

Living with a teenager - see these 18 undeniable signs that you're living with a teen

Raising Teens 465 views

18 signs that you’re living with a teenager

Teenagers: they are like a whole new species. Here are 18 surefire signs that you’re living with a teenager.

Christmas activities - have fun with your teens this Christmas with these fun family Christmas activities

Fun Activities 378 views

14 fun Christmas activities that your teen will love

Teenagers may have outgrown the childhood traditions they enjoyed in years gone by, but they can still enjoy the Christmas magic with these fun Christmas activities!

Christmas traditions - start one of these magical family Christmas traditions with your kids this Christmas

Family Life 464 views

10 most MAGICAL Christmas traditions to start with your kids

It’s the most magical time of the year! It’s a time when you can introduce some family Christmas traditions that make the run up to Christmas almost as special as the day itself.

puberty talk - 8 tips for dads talking about puberty with their kids

Dad Life 417 views

Dads, kids and puberty talk – 8 things to remember

Dads play an important role in raising confident, self-assured children, which is why you it’s worth facing the music and having that first puberty talk.

coping with loss at Christmas - one mother talks to us about the loss of her father

Family Life 352 views

An empty seat at the table – coping with loss at Christmas

Clare Lewis

My dad died last summer. His death was unexpected and sudden and by the time the rest of the world was getting ready for Christmas, I was still numb and in shock with grief.

Christmas after loss - 5 ways to help you through Christmas day after losing a loved one

Family Life 369 views

5 ways to help you through Christmas after loss

Clare Lewis

Clare Lewis, author of An empty seat at the table, shares the things that helped get her through her first Christmas without her father.

co parenting at Christmas - how to parent at Christmas after separation or divorce

Family Life 386 views

Co parenting at Christmas – 11 tips to get you through

Is it ever really possible to have a truly happy Christmas after separation? We think so!

fathers influence on their sons. the importance of fathers.

Dad Life 1154 views

5 essential ways fathers influence their sons

Boys need strong male role models to show them how to control their behaviour and emotions. They need someone to teach them how to develop through boyhood to become a man.

minecraft safety - kids and computer games - safety online

Safety 572 views

11 things all parents should know about Minecraft safety

In October 2018 new figures revealed that over 91 million people play Minecraft each month. So there’s a very good chance that your child will be one of them.

Younger siblings - sibling rivalry - sibling jealousy

Family Life 833 views

Younger siblings teach older siblings this important lesson

Having one child makes you a parent, having more than one makes you a referee. By giving your first born a younger sibling, you hope that they will get an instant playmate and best friend.

14 ways to make your kids feel special - make your child feel special with these easy daily habits

Family Life 1535 views

14 easy ways to make your kids feel special

By building in all these little things into your days and weeks, you will improve your kids confidence and make each child feel like a VIP.

Mum Life 464 views

My favourite hand to hold

Sally Johnson

It was a haze of hospital beds, nurses and bleeping machines when suddenly you were here, with that first exhilarating cry. I reached out and you wrapped your tiny hand round my finger and held on tight.

help teenagers - teen feeling like outcast

Behaviour 370 views

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