There comes a stage in primary school when friendships start to feel very different.
In our house, we’ve slowly moved from carefree playground friendships and big groups of friends to smaller, tighter circles where the drama seems to happen more often. Little squabbles have turned into hurtful comments and confusing fallouts, and some evenings end with teary conversations at bedtime...
As the long, sunny days of summer approach, parents and guardians begin the exciting task of planning enriching activities for their children — a familiar challenge for many families navigating family life with children during the school holidays.. Northwood and its surrounding areas are home to a vibrant selection of summer camps designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and keep young...
ebebek’s best Winter Sale that parents don’t want to miss
The start of the new year is the perfect opportunity for parents and parents-to-be to get organised, plan ahead and stock up on the baby essentials needed for the months ahead. With generous savings across stores this winter, ebebek is helping families feel prepared and confident as they head into the year, offering great value on...
Every parent wants their child to feel valued and understood, yet in the rush of daily life, it’s easy for children’s voices to go unheard. Helping your child feel listened to doesn’t require long, formal conversations—it can happen in small, everyday moments that make a big difference.
The Power of Active Listening
Active listening is more than just hearing words. It involves giving...
Everything You Need to Know If You Have a Baby in August 2025
Congratulations! If you’re having a baby in August 2025, you’re in for a lovely few months. Whether you’re counting down the days or cuddling your newborn as you read this, here’s a fun guide packed with everything you might want to know about raising an August baby.
Parents are more likely to take action against climate change if observed by their children, a study reveals.
The study, carried out in Innsbruck, Austria, looked at how to motivate ‘voluntary climate action’ across the generations, focusing on parents and children.
The researchers paid 368 parents 69€ each and asked how much of the money they wanted to keep and how much they would...
Children could be exposed to more intense and damaging parental conflict this Christmas as heightened economic pressures put strains on parents’ relationships
A YouGov survey of 1,053 parents of children aged 18 and under in Britain, commissioned by research charity and What Works Centre, the Early Intervention Foundation, has found that 56% of those who celebrate Christmas worry about their...
