​8 essential soft skills every child should be taught

[ ​​Why is it necessary to teach kids​ Soft skills are the non technical skills like communication, social skills, emotional intelligence and personality development needed to manage oneself and others. We would be doing a great service to our children if we teach them soft skills in their early years. The 8 soft skills every … Read more

UPF-free convenience foods do exist

[ I wouldn’t wish a fully UPF-free diet on any family. My daughter decided she didn’t like fish fingers or pizza a few years ago, and it is as annoying as it sounds. Thankfully, she still loves sausages and would eat chicken nuggets every day if given the chance. But these ubiquitous easy meals, frustratingly, … Read more

My child is a pathological liar – I’m scared what he might be capable of

[ Sophie* has started to feel alarmed by her 15-year-old son. Since primary school, he has told little lies, but she has always reasoned that this was what small children do. They tell you they didn’t eat the chocolate even though their faces are covered in it, or they say they brushed their teeth before … Read more

My wife prioritises our kids over everything

[ This week Kenny advises a man who is thinking about leaving his wife because he feels she talks too much about their children and they have little time alone. I love my children very much but haven’t been getting on with my wife for the past year and don’t know whether I should leave. … Read more

5 reasons why kids develop an inferiority complex

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5 powerful words that boost confidence in kids

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I’m a secondary school teacher

[ Pupil behaviour is getting worse, according to teachers. Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey commissioned by the BBC has found. BBC News asked up to 9,000 teachers in England a series of questions about their experiences with behaviour in the classroom. A greater … Read more

Labour won’t commit to Government’s new childcare plan for 30 free hours

[ Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said that Labour will not commit to continuing the Government’s £4bn plans to expand free childcare. The plans, which saw eligible parents of one and two-year-olds offered 30 hours of free childcare a week by 2025, were first announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his 2023 spring Budget. … Read more

Tips to make your child fluent in English

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​5 situations when you should NEVER scold your child

[ For them to adjust to the new world, children at this age require a lot of love, care, devotion, and patience on your part. They may get more agitated at this age, which could throw off their sleep schedule. This could not have a long-term impact on them either. But avoid shouting at a … Read more