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7 secrets to raising awesome, functional teenagers.
I occasionally get asked by mothers of young children what the secret is to raising great teenagers.My initial response is that I have absolutely no clue. My kids are who they are IN SPITE of having m...
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Why parents should stop doing so much for their kids
According to a dietitian I heard on the radio recently, organic fruits and vegetables are healthier than produce grown with pesticides, fertilisers and other aids. The dietitian explained that because...
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25 ways to ask your kids how school was today
... without actually asking them 'how was school today?'It's the same every day - you collect your cherub from school and ask them how it went. The response rarely varies. 'Fine', 'Good', 'OK'.You pro...
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Holiday Learning Experiences
I'm often asked by parents what they should be doing to keep up their children’s learning in the school holidays. The holidays provide an ideal opportunity for parents to encourage their children to v...
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