Having more than one child means, at some time in their early lives, you’ll be faced with conflicts between siblings and what is known a ‘sibling rivalry’. Conflict between siblings is very common. Your older child was once the sole focus of your attention but now they have to share that with someone […]

How to connect with family and friends this Christmas
This year has been like no other we’ve known in our lifetimes. And Christmas is likely to be far from the norm for many. However, thanks to the power of technology, there are still lots of ways you can connect with family and friends over the festive season. Every family has their own […]

How to deal with the big question: ‘Is Santa real?’
For years you’ve revelled in the joy of Christmas magic with your children, and that involves the excitement of Santa Claus. So, what do you do when the question arises as to whether he’s real or not? Sometimes children hit an age where they begin to question the jolly bearded man in a […]

Healthier Christmas treats
While Christmas is synonymous with lots and lots of eating, this can have an adverse effect on children, and too much sugar can result in too much energy. So, here are some ideas for healthier treats you can give to give your little ones this year, so you can cut down on artificial sugars without […]

Fun festive themed crafts for children
Crafting is great fun for children and adults alike, and there’s no better time to get out your arts and craft box than Christmas! Let your creative juices flow with these festive themed crafts, with everything from cards to tree decorations, and paper chains to puppets. Santa handprint card All you need to […]