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Schools Bill Threatens Every Parent, Not Just Home-Educators
Draft law lets councils veto school choices, harvest pupil data, and punish ordinary parents for paperwork slips. Innocent children led...
Jun 114 min read


Blanket Safeguarding: When Protecting Children Becomes Overreach
This is what home education really looks like” — calm, safe, and nurturing The Government’s latest Call for Evidence on safeguarding in...
May 293 min read


How to set boundaries as a parent - from visitors to unsolicited advice
Building a strong bond with your baby isn’t just for mums—dads play a vital role too. From cuddles and nappy changes to chatting during feeds, this article from BBC Tiny Happy People shares practical tips to help fathers connect with their little ones early on, fostering emotional closeness and confidence in parenting.
May 286 min read


How to raise kind children: lead by example, talk it over … and get a dog
Raising kind children isn’t just about teaching manners—it’s about modelling empathy, encouraging reflection, and building emotional resilience. Experts explain how kindness helps kids form strong relationships, improves mental wellbeing, and contributes to a more compassionate society, even in a world filled with conflict and pressure.
May 117 min read


I couldn’t be left alone with the kids’: When parental exhaustion tips into burnout
When parenting becomes overwhelming and exhausting beyond recovery, it’s more than just tiredness—it’s parental burnout. Through honest stories and global research, this article explores what burnout looks like, why it happens, and why naming it is the first step toward healing.
Feb 1511 min read


All this parenting advice is getting in the way of parenting
For 15 years, Christine Carrig has worked with hundreds of preschool and kindergarten children at the Montessori school she founded in Brooklyn. She has celebrated milestones with their families, and she has supported them as they navigate big transitions and big feelings. Over that time, the typical developmental hurdles her students face haven’t really changed.
Jul 19, 20248 min read


Mourning the loss of Our Queen Elizabeth II
Mourning the loss of Our Queen Elizabeth II
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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