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Worrying for our children’s futures.
As adults, I think it is an inbuilt part of our psyche to worry. We worry about bills, money, our health and our jobs. But mostly, we worry about our children. As a mother of a teenager, I constantly find myself dithering about him. I worry about school, if he has friends, I worry myself sick when he is ill. But what really worries me is when I begin to think about his future. What sort of a life will he have, and what will the world we live in be like then? A survey carried out a few years ago by My Voucher Codes asked people what most worries them…
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Choosing The Perfect Gift For A Child
Buying a gift for someone is never easy, but when that person is a child who doesn’t belong to you, the minefield becomes even more dangerous. Whether it be a gift for a niece or nephew, the son or daughter of a friend, or a gift to take to one of the numerous birthday parties your child will attend before their 10th birthday (we all know kids have better social lives than we do, right?), the urge to ‘get it right’ is very strong. So, what do you choose? This post is not about the actual items that you can choose from, but how you can make sure you choose…
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The Value Of Development In Toddlers
Over the years research has shown that the first few years in the life of a child are vital to enable them to develop in later years properly. Your baby will start to learn about their surrounding from a very young age, in fact when they are still in the womb. The earliest experiences and the bonds that they share with the parents play an essential role in their later development. Investing In Your Child It is vital that you create a caring and loving environment for your child, and another essential factor which is need is stability. Routine plays a massive part in the life of a child and…
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Giving Your Kids The Write Stuff
Experts are telling us the written word is in danger of becoming obsolete. Our children want to be on their iPads or consoles playing the latest game and getting them to put pen to paper – well how last year is that! But you can get children to not only write, but to enjoy the process too. The secret is to make it fun and here are a few totally cool ways to succeed. Kids love to make lists If you’re working on something in the kitchen, ask your child to write a quick grocery list for you as you dictate items. Tell them that spelling does not matter…
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Baby On The Way? Get Prepared On A Budget
Bringing a new life into the world is one of the best times for parents and if it’s your first time, the excitement can be overwhelming. As a parent, you don’t want to think about your expenditures or finances. It has been said a lot many times that having and managing a baby can cost a lot of money. Where they come for free, there surely are necessary expenditures that you cannot afford to ignore. But then again, it is entirely up to you that how you manage your expenses. According to a survey carried out by the Guardian Money, parents in the UK spend up to £1,000 just for…
