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Helping kids overcome their fears is not easy. It can be hard to know as a parent when to push gently and when to stand back. But if you can be there, supporting them in their fears, they may experience something wonderful. Or not. Here is our story… You can read the first part of […]
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Be brave and face your fears – sounds easy? It can be really hard to face the fears you already know you have. But then you add your children into the mix and it opens a whole new can of worms. Here is our story… This story is part of our Big Feelings series Face
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A bad family photo session can be disappointing, frustrating or hilarious. And if you embrace the chaos, the bad moods and the silliness, you might end up capturing something magical. Here is our story… You can read the first part of this story here… Bad Family Photo: When You Just Can’t Be Bothered Luc (aged
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Everyone likes to capture a happy family photo. To mark a special occasion or event. To have something to look back on in years to come. But what is often not captured in the ‘happy’ family photo is the battle of wills behind it. Here is our story… This story is part of our Making
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With our easy smartphone guide for parents, you can learn how to introduce a smartphone to your child slowly. They don’t need to have access to everything instantly. Build it up gently, alongside conversation, compromise and clear boundaries. Here is our story. You can read the first part of this story here… Start Simple: Our
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Getting a smartphone for high school is a big deal for both parents and children. And it can be a difficult milestone to navigate. In our family we call the process of learning how to use and manage your smartphone as ‘phone school’ and here is our story of day one. This story is part
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When it comes to your child crossing the road – it’s easy, as parents, to fall back into safe, cautious habits. But there comes a point in every child’s life that they need to learn, grow and practise this essential life skill. This story happened a few years ago on a simple walk home. It
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Crossing the road independently – it might seem such a small milestone in your child’s life. But that first small step on a quiet, residential street is one giant leap on their journey to full independence. This story happened a few years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. Crossing the road for
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When you enjoy a kid-free weekend and your kids get to enjoy a grandparent-filled weekend, everybody wins. You don’t need to be productive or busy. You don’t need to spend loads of money and do lots of things to make it worth it. You don’t need to book a romantic holiday or even leave the
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The grandparents took the children away on holiday for the weekend. Even though we are a close family, the time apart was great for both us as a couple and for the children and their grandparents. The grandparent-grandchild relationship is unique and can be really special. Our children had an absolutely amazing time – here
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