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How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice (Without Losing Your Cool) Raising children comes with plenty of challenges – and plenty of opinions. Unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere: at family gatherings, in the park, and all over social media. It often appears when confidence is just beginning to grow or when a parent is trying something … Read more
While revisiting some old notes and parenting questions recently, I realised there were two common issues I hadn’t properly addressed in my original post on picky eating: 1) What to do when your child says they’re full at lunch but asks for a snack 10 minutes later2) Whether it’s really worth pushing vegetables when your … Read more
Parenting today can feel overwhelming. We’re juggling work, home life, school demands, and everything in between. It’s easy to assume that if something is important, our child will learn it at school. But the truth is, some basic skills and pieces of knowledge really do need to come from home. Teachers across the world are … Read more
The best parenting advice doesn’t always come from a book or an expert. Sometimes it comes from a simple story that sticks with you. Years ago, I came across an anecdote about a family who unwittingly taught their kitten to scratch the furniture whenever it wanted to go outside. They hadn’t meant to – they … Read more
Exams can feel like a huge milestone – for students and parents alike. Whether your child is preparing for their GCSEs or A levels, they’ll likely be under pressure to revise, perform well, and think ahead to sixth form, university, or work. While schools may focus on content and technique, your support at home can … Read more
Choosing the right extracurricular activities is all about helping your child discover what they love, one after-school adventure at a time. Whether your child spends hours sketching imaginary worlds or can’t stop singing and dancing around the house, their interests offer clues about what might truly light them up. The best after-school activities build on … Read more