All Parenting articles – Page 4
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OpinionI’m a parenting coach and people always ask me if it's safe to post pictures of their children online... here are my tips
Plenty of parents post snaps of their children to social media. Here, leadership parenting coach, Sarah Hamaker, explains the things that you should think through before clicking ’upload’.
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OpinionSamson was the original difficult teenager but God loved and rejoiced in him - so take heart if yours is hard work at the moment
God isn’t afraid of difficult teens and even had one of his own in Samson. Here, author Hilary Higgins, explains why you should take heart if you’re struggling with your child’s adolescence as you have no idea what God will call them to.
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Article‘The best place for young children isn’t nursery. It’s at home’
Retired head teacher Angie Jones challenges Christian parents to check whether their priorities are based on God’s principles or our consumer-driven culture.
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OpinionFrom listening to my body to remembering to cover up afterwards: five things I’ve learned the hard way about breastfeeding
Breast may be best, but breastfeeding is no walk in the park, says mum-of-two Rachel Pearce. Here she shares her five top tips for feeding little ones.
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OpinionGrandparents’ role in sowing seeds of faith in grandchildren is vital, and it doesn’t matter if they’re not blood relatives
This weekend brings World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. To mark the occasion Louise Morse from Pilgrims’ Friend Society explains why grandparents can play a vital role in the faith of our children.
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OpinionNo one wants to raise their children in a ‘broken home’ but my ex and I make co-parenting work and communication is the key
Victoria Hinton co-parents her two sons Isaac, seven, and Arthur, five, with her ex partner Dave. The pair have managed to find a set up that works for them and their sons, and good communication is at the heart of it.
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OpinionI’m a post-natal expert - men suffer from post-natal depression too, here’s how to talk to a man about it
Victoria Jennings, founder of Bloom Baby Classes, suffered from post-natal depression after having her first child. Here she explains that it also affects ten per cent of men and what steps you can take if you suspect your partner needs support.
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ArticleSeeing afresh through the eyes of a child
July sees the end of the academic year – a relief to students finishing their exams but possibly daunting to children starting new schools in September
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OpinionTravelling with kids can be agonising but wonderful, here are some pro tips for making the holidays as painless as possible
Rachel Pearce offers her top tips for holiday bliss as she prepares to travel abroad with two very little people and a happy-go-lucky husband. What could possibly go wrong?
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OpinionVideo game addiction in young people tripled over the pandemic, here’s how to spot the signs
Gaming addiction in young people increased drastically in recent years. Addiction specialist Lauren Windle explains how to spot the signs and what you can do if you’re concerned for your children.
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OpinionI’m a single dad of daughters and this Father’s Day I’ve got the most important gift to give them
Writer Andy Kind is the father to two young girls, here he explains what he hopes to teach his daughters as they venture into the world.
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OpinionHow to get your children to love reading more than they love screen time
Children are often glued to a screen and getting them to put it down in favour of a book is a difficult task. Here Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning, shares her three tips for getting your children excited about reading.
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ArticleThe Baby Whisperer
Sue Gray describes how she became a doula and why she is passionate about helping mothers and newborns
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OpinionHowever gifted my children are… I won’t let activities like football come before church
Mum Lucy Rycroft was delighted when her talented son was picked for the local football team, until she realised that matches were on a Sunday morning. Here, she explains why she insists on church before activities for her children.
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OpinionFive tips for talking to your child about race… and you should never shame them if you hear them making a racist comment
Speaking to children about race in an open and appropriate way can be a challenge. Loretta Andrews, author of Talking to Children about Race gives her five tips for tackling the tricky topic.
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OpinionFive ways to support your child through their exams, from a mum who’s been there
As GCSE, A level and general end-of-year exam season is nearly upon us, Claire Musters shares some practical ways to be there for the young people in your household who are sitting exams this term
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OpinionMUM’S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on keeping on top of the mess
Every stage of parenting poses its unique challenges. Each fortnight mum-of-babies Rachel Pearce and and mum-of-teens Claire Musters compare notes on the ups and downs of everyday life. This time: tackling the mess.
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OpinionExplaining the Easter story to my two-year-old brought up some confusing and VERY cheeky questions, but I think I got there in the end
Rachel Pearce was worried that telling her daughter about Jesus’ death might scar her for life. Little did she know that the Easter story was about to take a surprising turn…
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OpinionFrom doctor’s appointments to maternity pay, these are your legal rights as a pregnant employee
Whether you’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace since becoming pregnant or simply want to know what you’re entitled to, this guide from Rachel Pearce should help.
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OpinionHere’s how to entertain your family this Easter without spending a fortune
The cost of everything is rising, so while we want to mark Easter and Jesus’ resurrection in a big way - many of us don’t have any cash to splash at the moment. Here are some ideas to keep costs down and fun high.
