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When Safeguarding Becomes Spin: Are We Being Consulted, or Conditioned?
The State Is Listening—But Only to Itself For years now, “safeguarding” has enjoyed near-sacrosanct status in policy circles. Rightly...
Jun 14 min read


Should grandparents give parenting advice?
Whether it’s feeding, weaning, sleeping or your grandchild’s behaviour, you may sometimes find yourself questioning some of your children’s parenting choices.
May 295 min read


Practice tips on engaging with parents with learning disabilities
Advice from a Community Care Inform guide on working with parents with learning disabilities, including a framework to help practitioners work in a relationship-based way
May 283 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


Ex-PM Boris Johnson and wife Carrie announce birth of their fourth child in Instagram post
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have a welcomed a surprise new baby girl. Mrs Johnson, 37, revealed her fourth child with the Tory politician, 60 - and his ninth - is called Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson who was born on May 21. In an adorable Instagram post on Saturday, the Johnsons enjoyed pizza to celebrate the birth of their daughter at University College London Hospital.
May 261 min read


MY TWO YEAR OLD IS HITTING OTHER CHILDREN
On this week’s Parenting segment, one letter writer asked how to manage their two-year-old son, who has recently started hitting other children at creche.
May 252 min read


Pressure builds as Christian parents and teachers protest Schools Bill
Head of Education Steve Beegoo explains the growing consensus that the Schools Bill should be scrapped, and the harm it would do to home...
May 214 min read


Educational Excellence or Political Theatre?
The Stark Hypocrisy Behind Labour’s Education Boast “Nothing is going to stop this Labour government from delivering educational...
May 203 min read


Identify the hidden talent of your children by paying attention to these things, you will get help in polishing them..
Every parent wants their children to progress
May 163 min read


Am I a good mom?' We put ChatGPT's parenting advice to the test
Am I a good mom?' We put ChatGPT's parenting advice to the test
May 167 min read


Cold Parenting: Understanding Emotional Distance in Parenting
Cold parenting is characterized by emotional detachment and a lack of affection, where parents provide minimal responsiveness to their child's needs. This parenting style can significantly impact a child's emotional development, leading to challenges in forming secure attachments and expressing emotions. Understanding the nuances of cold parenting is crucial for caregivers aiming to foster healthier relationships and promote emotional well-being in their children.
May 154 min read


Moms on Call Books Review: Do These Guides Simplify Parenting?
I found Moms on Call's step-by-steps guide invaluable for establishing sleep, feeding and daily routines with both my babies.
May 142 min read


Historic Legal Bombshell: Leading KC Warns Schools Bill Violates Britain’s Fundamental Constitutional Principles
Constitutional Integrity, Parental Rights, and Religious Freedom at Breaking Point as Communities Across Britain Mobilise 10,000 Parents...
Apr 293 min read


Please, yell at my kids! Five lessons I’ve learned about good parenting from around the world
Please, yell at my kids! Five lessons I’ve learned about good parenting from around the world
Apr 232 min read


Tech overload for teachers and parents
Dr Susan MacDougall says schools and universities are to blame for the excessive use of digital platforms these days I am a parent of two and I teach at a university.
Apr 211 min read


Reform UK will go to war with teaching unions, says Nigel Farage
Outburst comes after anti-racism campaigners disrupt event in South Yorkshire and are escorted out
Mar 252 min read


Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's family photo album with 'magic' baby Palma - aged 2 months
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's family photo album with 'magic' baby Palma - aged 2 months
Mar 72 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


Parents in England who fail to register home schooling could face sanctions
Government is planning compulsory national register but details of penalties are yet to be determined https://www.theguardian.com/educati...
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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