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Is the nuclear family really that important?

Is the nuclear family really that important?

Ah, the nuclear family. As a concept, it verges on the quaint - straight from a cosy Janet and John book, in which the children play happily alongside 'mother' and 'father' in the garden. Fast forward several decades to Jacqueline Wilson's somewhat grittier stories in which you...
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Keep your relationship revved up

Jo Douglas, author of Toddler Troubles, explains how as a parent, it's important to hold...
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Positive parenting

Being a parent is not just about how to discipline your children effectively. Jo Douglas...
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Stop problem behaviour before it starts

The old saying 'prevention is better than cure' is never truer than when dealing with...
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Increasing your child's self-confidence and self-esteem thumb

Increasing your child's self-confidence and self-esteem

Jo Douglas, author of Toddler Troubles, gives advice about how we can help our children...
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How can I be firm without losing my temper? thumb

How can I be firm without losing my temper?

Jo Douglas, author of Toddler Troubles helps you stay calm and in control when your...
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Caring for more than one

Jo Douglas, author of Toddler Troubles, gives advice on how you can divide your time...
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Nightmares and night terrors

Jo Douglas, author of Toddler Troubles, on what you can do when your child is plagued by...
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My child is a worrier

The world is a strange place to a toddler, so it's not surprising that they have fears...
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The Lapland of luxury

Anna Selby and her son Christian travel to the Arctic Circle in search of Santa... It's...
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Pesticides and children

Are children more vulnerable to the effects of the pesticides present in our food, water...
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Meningitis - the facts

Mere mention of the word strikes terror into the hearts of parents but it is treatable if...
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Foreign bodies

A foreign body - any object that is not meant to be there - is a common occurrence in the...
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B and D concentration

When children first learn to read and write, they often confuse the letters 'b' and 'd'....
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Reading skills: B and D concentration

When children first learn to read and write, they often confuse the letters 'b' and 'd'....
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Reading skills: Bean sounds

This game allows your child to practise identifying the letter sounds at the beginning,...
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