What do you do when your child is having a tantrum ? How do you control it, stop it? Most mothers know the signs, the triggers and have a way to resolve it, but not before you cringe with embarrassment. Most children’s tantrums die down as they get older but every so often even my… Continue reading »
May
26
Twenty, 14 year olds at my daughters school were suspended last week for minor drug taking! Gasp!
The story unwinds: one girl brought the ‘poppers’ into the school having exchanged her watch for these substances at a party. I don’t suppose she had much idea what they were or their consequences; it was fun, a daring act, one that might make her popular, even hip/cool – she offered them around to her… Continue reading »
May
09
Is your child’s school a place of inspiration?
The children at one of Hartlepool’s biggest nurseries are getting ready for a summer of fun as £10,000 is invested in an educational and exciting new garden for them to explore. Backed by Hartlepool Borough Council, the new owners of Clever Clogs Day Nursery are transforming the current garden into a safe, educational and relaxing… Continue reading »
Apr
27
Royal Wedding Preparation
The event of the year will be taking place this Friday as we all are well aware by now. Whether you’re a royalist or anti-royal, it will be a day of celebration for the country. The only question remaining is: how will you be celebrating? Most schools will be off and many businesses will be… Continue reading »
Mar
30
Social Networking Safety
Social networks like Facebook offer children a great way to express themselves and keep in touch with family and friends. But there are potential risks including cyber bullying and the misuse of personal information. As a parent it’s really important you familiarise yourself with social networks to support your children, but how do you go… Continue reading »
