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View Article  How to Help Your Anxious Child - Setting the Right Expectations
How long will child anxiety last? When my daughter started having anxiety and then panic, I kept hoping it would last just a few weeks...then months...then a year. I am a psychologist so I knew what was happening but as a dad my expectations were all over the place like any parent. Having your expectations way off can make this journey more excruciating than it is already. .....    more »
View Article  Are you struggling with a child who is disrespectful, argumentative, and defiant?
Have you tried punishing, screaming, negotiating, and even bribing your child? Then read these real success stories of how parents just like you stopped the bad behavior once and for all...   more »
View Article  Planning a child`s birthday is never an easy process
Planning a child`s birthday is never an easy process. What should be all `fairy cakes and balloons`, can quite easily descend into hours of monotonous pass the parcel wrapping, making up of party bags, and ringing around church halls or community centres, to try to secure the cheapest/trendiest/most convenient location. Furthermore, given the current economic climate, planning a child`s birthday party that is exciting and unique, albeit on a shoe string budget, can prove to be a real headache! There are however, some hints and tips and options, which can help you to cut costs, without looking like a skin flint!   more »
View Article  Make Summer Activities Fun and Educational
Summer vacation is quickly coming up, and as all kids are looking forward to being out of school, sleeping in and watching television and vapid movies, moms and dads everywhere may be stressing about how to promote a healthy balance of relaxation and wise disposal of discretionary time so that the youngsters don't return to school in the Fall, saying that they did "nothing" all vacation long. Blended families have the extra stress of planning for summer visits with the "other" parent, coordinating parental schedules and making sure their brood have structure as well as fun.   more »
View Article  Six Tips to Help Avoid a Fight with your Teenager
Your child has become a teenager. You have enjoyed the first thirteen years of raising your child. You worried about them all the time. You changed too many diapers to keep count and you watched in pride as they won the fourth grade spelling bee. You helped them through the struggles in life such as scraped knees and taking their first test at school.   more »
View Article  How to Respond Correctly When Our Children Share Their Problems?
When our children share their problems with us, we need to empower them, instead of putting them down. However, sometimes we do not seem to know how to respond relevantly and appropriately when our childrens bring up their concerns to us. As a result, our children may feel discourage and soon stop sharing their hopes and fears with us.   more »
View Article  My Child Steals
Parents need to know that it is very common and normal for children under the ages of four and five to take things that do not belong to them without understanding the concept of stealing. Children need to be taught lessons in personal property and not taking something without permission   more »
View Article  Stressed baby Teddy Bear - MUMS WRITING A GRANT
Lovely teddy for children of grant writing mums!   more »
View Article  Practical Aromatherapy: Five Important Essential Oils to Use with Children
With today’s hectic schedules and family lives, parents welcome effective natural wellness alternatives to support their child’s health and happiness. Essential oils offer simple, effective means to calm kids down, give them quality rest, and support healing the little injuries of childhood through natural means. There’s a great many essential oils available with a wonderful variety of healing actions. Here we’ll have a look at five oils commonly used to support children’s health, and simple ways to incorporate them into your lifestyle.   more »
View Article  Sibling Rivalry Looks Worse Than It Really Is
In most families sibling rivalry is common. Fighting and arguing with your brothers and sisters as you grow up together is natural and this should not cause alarm. Sibling rivalry does not happen in every family although happens in plenty families.   more »
View Article  How To Treat Acid Reflux In Baby
If you are to effectively treat acid reflux in your baby, you must recognize the signs and symptoms first. If you are not sure whether your baby has it or not, the best way is to have your baby diagnosed by the doctor. Babies suffering from acid reflux will show just about the same symptoms as adult sufferers. However, it can be more challenging to treat babies since they don't tend to follow certain methods all the time and may need more assistance. Take the steps in this article to effectively treat your baby.   more »
View Article  Easy to make dinner recipes
Have you ever needed ideas for making a tasty meal? The EasyDinnerRecipes website has many suggestions...   more »
View Article  Rules Enforcement at Home - The United Parental Front
Though Children may gripe and complain and get upset when you become the enforcer, they realize deep down that this shows you love them enough to care about their behavior. Believe it or not, you and your mate are their role models, not the latest music or movie star. The rules of conduct you set and enforce, if reasonable, make your child feel loved, safe, and secure.   more »
View Article  Turkey with Cranberry Sauce and Bacon
The holiday season is now just a few days away, and families and friends across America will be coming together for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These seasonal gatherings are often centered around a large communal meal headlined by a turkey. Other meats such as pork are occasionally served as a side dish, and traditional fruit such as cranberries often feature heavily. This is a recipe that makes use of all three of these foods, and should make anyone who cooks it for their family feast very popular:   more »
View Article  Retirement Planning for Scientists
Are you a scientist needing, or wanting, to plan your retirement? Park Row (winner of the Large Independent Financial Adviser of the Year Award for 2005, 2006 and 2007) can help. Park Row's approach is to gain a thorough understanding of clients' aspirations and priorities, then design our recommendations around them.   more »
View Article  Give Your Children a Magical Christmas
I remember the eager anticipation of Father Christmas to leave presents in my stockings on Christmas Eve. While we had all the family gifts under the tree, each of us also had a stocking hanging from the fireplace lintel. And somehow by the morning those we always full of small treats that simply must have come from Father Christmas himself   more »
View Article  School Bullies Is Your Child At Risk?
What has this world come to when a child that defends himself against a bully ends up with the same punishment? Or a child who breaks-up a school fight ends up with suspension for physically pulling two kids apart and not running for a teacher? Children today have much to fear when they can’t even defend themselves from assault, fear punishment for doing the right thing, or worse—get beaten as innocent bystanders do nothing at all.   more »
View Article  MomsWhoThink.com - The best Mom's site you've never visited
If you're like us, you've got your 5 or 6 sites that you check every week or so just to see what is going on. We recently heard of a site that we thought was good enough for you to take a quick look. As a resource for moms, Moms Who Think goes about providing content for a Mom's life style.    more »
View Article  Anorak is the happy mag for kids
Anorak is the happy mag for kids and guaranteed to get your little minds creative over the Christmas period. With fun stories, plenty of games and stuff to make, Anorak is the perfect companion for half term or during the Christmas period to inspire and fire up your little one's imagination.   more »
View Article  Five Parenting Tips for Working Moms
As a working mother you face huge challenges, but don't forget that you also have enormous strengths. Work on these strengths and you will be a great parent to your child.   more »
View Article  Preventing children from viewing unsafe content
The computer has opened the doors to the many types of things which can be done either online or offline. As such, there may be no specific way for parents to know what their children are doing online. Today, websites amount to the thousands of millions on the Internet, so it’s obvious, preventing children from viewing all sorts of stuffs can be very difficult.   more »
View Article  Green and Socially Responsible Investment
Are you a scientist who wants to favour or avoid certain companies' activities? Our 'green and ethical investment' specialist works at our City of London office, astone's throw from the Bank of England, near St Paul's cathedral.   more »
View Article  10 Tips for Road Travel with Babies
Babies have many needs, and unfortunately the only way they express it is either by smiles or tears. For many of you who like to take long road trips with the baby, tears are the last thing you want. Given following are some tips to plan your travel more efficiently and make your road trip fun and hassle free.    more »
View Article  Fun Halloween Party Food Ideas: Halloween is not that far away!!!
Halloween is not that far away and although many people are thinking now of the safety issues regarding your little ones knocking on strangers doors or where you can get Baby Halloween costumes and Adult Halloween costumes we thought it would be fun to give you some thoughts on great Halloween Party Food Ideas   more »
View Article  New book for mums in science
An excellent book called 'Motherhood: The elephant in the laboratory' is published this month. It contains essays from 34 female scientists in the US who combined their careers with motherhood   more »
View Article  Mental Toughness
It’s the mentally tough who realize that every individual is the master of his or her own mind, not the other way around. The mentally weak are thrown around by every whim of their mind. Just because a thought arises, they assume it must be valid and worthy of dwelling on or obsessing over. This regurgitation of the same counter-productive thoughts causes needless pain, anxiety and depression. The mentally tough do not allow their own thoughts to be the cause of harm to themselves and others.   more »
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View Article  The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition: Monday 2 to Thursday 5 July
The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition offers a fantastic opportunity to discover the best of the UK's science and technology research. With 23 exhibits from all over the UK, this is your chance to find out about the latest developments in scientific research and meet and talk to the researchers behind the fascinating exhibits on show. Come and discover how tiny computers can be used for health monitoring and training future UK medallists, practice your keyhole surgery techniques and find out if Piranhas really deserve their reputation as vicious predators!   more »
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View Article  Kitchen Supplies in the US
Another lovely site for our US readers can be found at www.galasource.com. When you shop at Galasource, you'll enjoy the convenience of Internet shopping, receive only the highest quality products and your satisfaction is guaranteed! Although their website states Restaurant Supply., they also supply lovely kitchen and dining equipment as well as furniture   more »
View Article  ROCK WITH THE TOTS
Fifi and the Flowertots from Five’s Milkshake! and Nick Jr. have left Flowertot garden and from 26th May to the 3rd June will be visiting Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo.   more »
View Article  GCSE, GCE 'AS' and 'A' Level Revision Guides at Amazon
Its not too late to get revision guides for your kids   more »
View Article  Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo: Dates for Your Diary

Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo

Visit Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo for a day of exciting theme park ...   more »

View Article  I have just come across a site that I thought our US readers would like.

I have just come across a site that I thought our US readers would like.  The Truly the Finest ...   more »

View Article  Study Shows Men Still Shirk Household Duties
Women still do 63 percent of the household work, according to data released late last month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While women dedicate an average of almost 16 hours per week to household tasks such as cleaning and preparing food, men’s contributions add up to less than ten hours weekly. The data comes from a survey of 13,000 American men and women over the age of 15, who quantified time spent on various activities over an average day – the 24 hours preceding the interview.   more »
View Article  Can We Not Learn From Other People?
Throw the first stone he who hasn't made a mistake. It is a prerogative of life to teach us through our mistakes, a fact that is really unfortunate, as we would be much better off if we learnt from the mistakes of others. Here are some conjectures. Wouldn't it be great if we could just not repeat the very same mistakes that most of our elders have made and hence, grow up much more rapidly and then make brand new mistakes so others would learn from us and grow up even more rapidly? How advanced we would be!   more »
View Article  Mary Poppins and the Recipe for a Happy Life
When was the last time you watched the movie Mary Poppins? Before I strongly suggest you watch it again, let me give you some great insights regarding the film, the most important of which being the recipe for a happy life. Only then we will find true happiness. Ok, you remember the famous “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down,” that I cited in another article. However, there is much more than this for the principle of fun.   more »
View Article  100 Ways To Make The Most Laid Back Meal...A Sandwich

by Rudy Rodway

If you are like me, always on the go and only have time for a quick bite, ...   more »

View Article  EOC calls on the Government to implement the new right to Additional
Research findings show that today’s fathers are spending more time with their new children, but financial and other barriers are ...   more »
View Article  How to Avoid Tantrums in Kids of All Ages

By Anna-Marie Stewart 

Lets face it, kids will be kids and they cant possibly always be happy with every ...   more »

View Article  Tips to Deal with Troubled Teens
Many parents find that dealing with troubled teens is becoming increasingly challenging in todays world. If you have a troubled teen, there are specific steps you can take to help rectify the problem and have a happier life with (and for) your child.   more »
View Article  When Our Children Become Our Friends
Michelangelo once said that within every block of marble there is a great sculpture waiting to come out. I say the same about our children. When we receive them in the world, we don’t know what kind of beings they are and what their potential will be. Nevertheless, we act as Michelangelo, for, inside every parent, there is a sculptor of children. We know there is a great sculpture coming out; we only need to shape our marble block. We do this by teaching our children what we believe is right, by passing onto them our values, by feeding them the foods we think are the best, by providing them with the best possible education, by showing them our religious/spiritual beliefs, by directing them to the best friendships, by encouraging them to pursue hobbies and activities we deem important, and so on.   more »
View Article  Win a 3 night family holiday for 4 (2 adults, 2 children) to Jersey.
Channel Islands Direct are pleased to offer you the chance to win a 3 night family holiday for 4 (2 adults, 2 children) to Jersey. To win this fantastic prize call 0906 703 0712 and answer this question: Which celebrity guest is attending the NCT's 50th annual conference? a) Danny DeVito b) Davina McCall c) David Beckham Lines close 11 August 2006   more »
View Article  Moms - Get More Energy Now
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect their wives or partners to do the lion's share. There are signs that we're moving toward a more enlightened age in which ALL parents play their part. But in the meantime, let's concentrate on some help for tired moms. Apparently the number one question mothers ask their doctors is, "How can I get more energy?" Fatigue is a serious problem when it robs us of our happiness, our sense of balance, and even our effective parenting skills. So what's the answer?    more »
View Article  Having Trouble Getting Your Kid To Sleep?
Kids have a thing about going to sleep at night. It does not matter if it is a girl or a boy, they all have this thing: they hate going to sleep. Even babies will fight sleep like it was the devil. They cannot stand the thought of missing out on anything and they simply refuse to fall asleep and that is why you as the parent need to find out all of the top techniques that will help you to get your kids to sleep at night. Let us focus on babies. They need to be on a strict ...   more »
View Article  New magazine to boost curiosity-driven science teaching
Science in School, an interdisciplinary, international magazine, aims to help European science teachers to make their science classes more interesting and to attract more young Europeans to careers in science and technology.   more »
View Article  Are You Meeting ALL Your Child's Basic Needs?

This may come as a surprise, but many parents are unaware of
the full extent of their child's basic needs....   more »

View Article  Government wants more tough women on TV
The quango, which advises the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, suggests setting up "high-level groups of advertisers and key players in television drama to encourage non-stereotypical portrayals of women and men at work."   more »
View Article  NHS Board Vacancies (Non-Executive Directors)
We are looking to build ten boards each with five or six non-executives with a shared commitment to patients and ...   more »
View Article  What to Do When "Nighttime" becomes "Fight Time" - Bedtime, Kids, Discipline and Stress
When parents say, “It’s bedtime, kids!” discipline frequently follows. If any (or all!) of the following sound familiar, know you’re not alone: * “One more story...pleassssse!” * “I need another glass of water.” * “Can I stay up just 15 more minutes?” Bedtime delays are an epidemic problem that plagues most households. If it’s not one more story, it’s “ten more minutes” of their favorite show or dawdling in the bathroom. We’ve all been there.   more »
View Article  Budget delivers science boost for schools
Education: Gordon Brown announces plans for an extra 3,000 specialist science teachers under measures to boost science in schools.   more »
View Article  Parenting Confidence - Who Needs It?

It used to strike me as odd - but really, it makes perfect sense.

If you are a regular flier, ...   more »

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View Article  Four out of 10 say science classes should include intelligent design.
Four out of 10 say science classes should include intelligent design.   Four out of 10 people in the UK ...   more »
View Article  Think Like Your Kids - And Understand Them More!
Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a Wildlife Centre in Central Scotland. It was near the end of the day and they were in the Gift Shop before boarding the bus for the journey home. Poor Michael! He couldn't resist the array of lollipops and chocolate animals that beckoned to him. He chose one and was about to pay for it with his last few pennies.   more »
View Article  Natural Disasters: Help Your Child Cope With The Anxiety

How on earth can you help your family cope with the anxiety and fear that natural disasters strike into the ...   more »

View Article  Parenting Failure? It May Not Be All It Seems!

I'll never forget my first lesson in a glider.

I'd been interested in gliding, or soaring as it's known in ...   more »

View Article  Teaching Respect And Values In Today's Society

The girl's jaw dropped in horror as the police officer spoke these words:

"Don't go there. Have you any idea ...   more »

View Article  My neighbours' kid impressed me the other day.

My neighbours' kid impressed me the other day.

I was busy painting the backyard fence, when their ten-year old son ...   more »

View Article  Over-Indulgence And Over-Attentiveness - Two Dangers Parents Must Avoid!
We're all familiar with the over-indulgent parent. But there's another parenting practice that can be equally harmful: over-attentiveness. It's possible to be one or the other - or in some cases, both!   more »
View Article  13 Things For Your Child To Do (Instead Of Watch Tv)
C'mon, admit it. You sometimes use the television set as a cheap babysitter. That's ok...we ALL do it sometimes! Ah, but it's a double-edged sword, because kids who watch a lot of TV have trouble keeping themselves entertained, which in the long run makes your job harder!   more »
View Article  Christmas Cheesecake
This is a cheesecake that I have been making for over 20 years if you follow the recipe to the “T” you won't have any problem, it is also colorful as well as the most wonderful piece of pastry that you ever put in your mouth.   more »
View Article  How to survive as a working parent
How to survive as a working parent?   more »
View Article  Is MMR a safe and effective vaccine?

This is a question concerned parents are still asking in doctors' surgeries and baby clinics across Britain, seven years after ...   more »

View Article  “You have all the power in the world to give your children the perfect start in life”
David Peet, parenting expert and trainer, INTRODUCES the importance of emotions and psychology in successful parenting.   more »
View Article  Win a family ski holiday worth £4000!
Log onto http://ski.urchin.co.uk during November for the chance to win a fantastic ski holiday in Val d'Isere for up to ...   more »
View Article  Be a Mum and Do Your Research Part Time by Caroline Wolfe

I am a 32-year-old research scientist whose job is to run human food studies at the Institute of Food Research...   more »

View Article  Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2005

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the world's most prestigious photography competitions. And each year, the National History ...   more »

View Article  Maternity Rights - last updated September 2005

There are now 6 basic rights relating to maternity. The basics are:-

  • not to be dismissed on grounds of pregnancy ...   more »
View Article  New for Christmas 2005 - Panto at London Zoo
Dick Whittington and his Magical Cat are coming to the Zoo. Dates: 23 Dec 2005 - 8 Jan 2006   more »
View Article  Investigation into flexible and part time work

Britain's flexible and part-time working arrangements are failing to meet the needs of working women and men, leaving 5.6 ...   more »

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View Article  Welcome to The White Company

The new autumn collection holds an extensive range of exquisite bed linens, stylish yet comfortable clothing, elegant tableware and contemporary home ...   more »

View Article  Educational toys for kids of all ages, learning games for children and educational software
Whatever your age or interests you will find something on the BrightMinds UK web site to stimulate curiosity and a desire to learn www.brightminds.co.uk   more »
View Article  Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
AUTUMN HALF TERM ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN FARMING IN THE FIELD 22-30 October 2005   more »
View Article  Adopt an animal from The Living Rainforest

Many rainforest animals are threatened by habitat loss and over-exploitation. Animal adoptions can help make a positive difference. By sharing ...   more »

View Article  Cheapest Alton Towers tickets online
For tickets at £22 per adult and £15 per child go to www.alton-towere.co.uk/resort/offers.asp   more »
View Article  Chessington World of Adventures: Scooby Doo at Halloween Hocus Pocus
This Halloween, Scooby Doo and the gang are trying to solve a spooky mystery…. But they need your help! Are you up to the challenge?   more »
View Article  Scottish Patent Showcase visiting the Glasgow Science Centre
Biggart Baillie is delighted to sponsor the Scottish Patent Showcase. This is an exciting opportunity for Scotland's inventors to demonstrate their ideas and it will be of long term benefit for innovation in Scotland.   more »
View Article  Fowey Hall: Luxury Hotel in Fowey, Cornwall
Fowey Hall on the South Cornish coast sits at the very top of the sailing and fishing port of Fowey, within its original walled gardens and with commanding views of the River Estuary and far out to sea.   more »
View Article  Food companies snare children in their webs
Makers of soft drinks, sweets and sugary cereals are designing websites to catch the attention of children barely six or seven years old.   more »
View Article  Science Night General Information
What is a Science Night? It's an all night extravaganza with a scientific twist! The Science Museum's programme of Science Nights provides education and fun for children and accompanying adults, through an evening of fantastic activities rounded off by camping in the Museum overnight.   more »
View Article  Get Your Skates On To Kew

Yes it's that time again! Kew's historic landscape is hosting an ice rink in front of the spectacular Temperate House, ...   more »

View Article  Welcome to Tridias online

Their new catalogue is out now… and everything is on line, plus 100's of additional tried and tested favourites from their shops.

You ...   more »

View Article  Inherited child blindness probed

UK scientists are exploring a way to stop babies being born with a form of blindness that runs in families. ...   more »

View Article  Whole frozen ovary transplanted

Scientists working with sheep have for the first time developed embryos from whole ovaries which were transplanted after being frozen ...   more »

View Article  Building to the limits
This exhibition will open at the Science Museum, in London, from Wednesday 14 September 2005.   more »
View Article  Research: Young children and science (12 September 2005)
One of the largest pieces of research conducted on UK primary science education was published today, with significant implications for the way science is taught in primary schools.   more »
View Article  Do you know - Why does air become more refreshing after a thunder storm?
A question to ask your older children!   more »
View Article  Glynn Barton Cottages
Eight stunning 18th Century holiday cottages set in 13 acres in the heart of Cornwall with breathtaking views, excellent facilities and close to the Eden Project. Indoor swimming, tennis court, children's play areas and much more...   more »
View Article  Treat the family to a special break at Woolley Grange in Wiltshire

Stay any two nights Sunday to Thursday at Woolley from 12th September to 6th October and we will give you ...   more »

View Article  Why is there a need for Doulas?
Doula UK is a network of doulas run voluntarily by doulas. The network started in February 2001 and is a non-profitmaking organisation. The aims of the network are to promote the role of doulas, to improve communication between doulas, and to advance our understanding of birth and the postnatal period.   more »
View Article  Gaming Parties for Over 8 years old - Special Discount
15 children for the price of 12 if booked a month in advance at The Ultimate Birthday Party Venue   more »
View Article  I used to be important - Diary of a stay at home mother
I wrote this after meeting a friend, who was depressed about giving up her job, because she had no positive feed back during the day from her newborn. Three years later I now have two daughters (neither are at school yet) and run a very successful company which has twelve employees, mostly mums working from home (many of them mums from mainstream science). I work around the kids, its not easy at all, but it’s a lifestyle that I have chosen. It can be done!   more »
View Article  Allergic to Allergies
1 in 4 people at this time of the year, seek help for allergies to pollen (grass etc) known as ‘hay fever’, but not many seek aid for allergies to dust mite, food, animals, household chemicals etc.   more »
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