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Learn To Talk To Your Children:
Posted by Martin on Jul 9, 2011
As a primary school teacher I spend my working week talking with children and many of my friends seem to think this must be very difficult or somehow daunting. They wonder how I can go from talking to a 5 year old one minute to an 11 year old the next, and what kinds of things I talk about with them, but answer is pretty simple. Kids are no different to adults in that they love talking and...
Camping With Kids: Keep It Simple!
Posted by Martin on Jul 9, 2011
I remember the days of camping before Jack came along. We’d pack a change of clothes, a couple of sleeping bags and tent, and make a quick stop somewhere for some food and a bottle of wine. My wife and I could plan a camping trip in fifteen minutes and be out the a few minutes later. In fact we’d often not plan to go until we both got home on Friday night and by the time the sun was setting we’d have the tent pitched...
6 Reasons Why Reading To Children Is Vital
Posted by Martin on Jul 7, 2011
The importance of reading to your children:
Reading to your child before bed is one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood and also provides a plethora of benefits for both the parent and the child. I have written this article to give my thoughts on the subject.
1 – It is a fantastic way of relaxing both you and your child before bedtime. I find sitting down with a good book one of the...
Dinner Together: More Important than you Might Thi...
Posted by Martin on Jul 6, 2011
Dinner Togther: More important than you might think:
When was the last time you had dinner with your family? It is the meal we often skip because we work late, Jack has sporting events or we are simply tired from the daily routine. But, skipping dinner with the family can be very damaging to the family dynamic. Family dinners are more than just a meal. It is often...
7 Tips for Beating Toddler Tantrums.
Posted by Martin on Jul 5, 2011
Tame Toddler Tantrums:
Parents often get scared when they hear stories about the “terrible twos,” but it’s worth noting that not every child takes to tantrums in a major way. However, many children do and it is important to understand that it is a perfectly naturally phase of their development and that they will come through it…eventually!
Toddler temper...
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