All Parenting articles – Page 5
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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.
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OpinionWe had a set timeline for having a family, but God had other plans and he communicated them very clearly
Laura Grant and her husband had planned to wait two years before trying for a baby until someone challenged her to ask God if and when he wanted their family to grow.
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OpinionMUM'S THE WORD: Mum-of-babies and mum-of-teens compare notes on their disastrous attempts at having a date night
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: date nights.
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OpinionThe five “worst” Mother’s Day gifts of all time
Flowers, a spa day voucher…a rubber chicken? Rachel Pearce shares her all-time present lowlights.
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OpinionA new generation is watching Friends thanks to Netflix, but should your teenager be one of them?
Friends is having a comeback as a whole new batch of teens follow the exploits of the six main characters. Here writer Lauren Windle, explains why she thinks you should let your older children watch it and why you should watch it with them too.
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OpinionWe were smacked when we were young, but wouldn’t do the same to our children
Smacking your child will be made illegal in Wales this week. While in England the government is encouraging people to call the police if they witness a parents smacking their child. We asked four women about their experiences of smacking and what they thought of the new rules.
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OpinionHow to speak to your children about balancing science and faith, according to a zoologist and children’s communicator
For those who’ve often dodged questions about science and faith, because it all seems too overwhelming and they’d like to get it right, Christian scientist Steph Bryant explains how to encourage your children to celebrate God through science.
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OpinionPhones, tablets and computers are here to stay but you can teach your child to have safe screen time
The pandemic saw a huge increase in our, and our children’s, screentime. Katherine Hill, author of book Left to Their Own Devices? explains how you can encourage your children to have safer screen time.
