Stay fit during pregnancy (yes pregnant mums, you too! :-) ). Exercising in pregnancy is great for you and your baby, as long as you are sensible and follow some guidelines. Not only does exercising release endorphins which will make you feel great, it...

Some days parenting comes down to a very simple question. How do you get your kids to do something they don’t want to do? So we come up with tricks, treats, threats and cheats. Sometimes they work, then they don’t … and because there are always d...

We originally posted this article 3 years ago. It's been super popular ever since so I thought it's useful to have it up on the home page again for a while. Enjoy - Stef Now that our little champ has pushed out his first two teeth and we are (anxiousl...

"Shaken Baby Syndrome" is a term used to describe a set of injuries that result from shaking a baby. For examples in New Zealand around 20 babies are admitted to hospitals every year with injuries resulting from shaking a baby, many more are admitted w...

I'm currently marking research papers for a class I teach within the Communicative Disorders Assistant program at Durham College. In class we discuss enhancing communication for individuals with autism, Down's syndrome and other special needs. It's ins...

Here's a tip on giving your kids treats ... guilt-free! Get your hands on some gummy bear vitamins ... they are available in most pharmacies or even super markets (various brands). Check for age suitability and FDA approval etc - then give them to your...

Check out "The Amazing People Club" (amazingpeopleclub.com) if you are looking for some inspiration with history lessons for your kids (or just any inspiration). They publish inspirational stories about amazing people in history and bring you "face to ...

I was talking about stilts with a friend the other day, and remembered the old coffee can stilts that were popular when I was a kid. For Jack and Tess, I thought the tall coffee cans would make me a little too nervous, so I used some pieces of ...

Hey, did you know it's World Oceans Day today? Yup it is and so today is a day to celebrate all the amazing things that the oceans provide to life on earth. Perfect opportunity to amaze your kids with some fun facts about oceans and marine life - here'...

By Andrew Lendnal Do you consider giving your children pocket money or an allowance essential? Is it bribery to ensure basic chores get done, or does it teach them budgeting, saving and basic money management skills? In truth, it’s probably a bit of ...