Growth & Development | Pregnancy and Parenting

Raising an only child

There are some great advantages to having an only child. They are more likely to have good leadership qualities, to[…]

While some children can learn to speak at an early age and have no difficulty at all, there are also[…]

SCHOOL READINESS Starting school is one of life’s major milestones and for many parents it can be an emotional time,[…]

As your toddler gets to about 12 months they will start to show an interest in drawing. It may look[…]

Back in the 80s learning to ride a bike went something for me like this: my dad encouraging me to[…]

As a parent, it’s far too easy to want to hold your children close and never let them go. However,[…]

Wherever you go and whatever you do, you will notice that your child is almost always curious and interested in[…]

Your child may have been referred to Speech and Language Therapy because there are concerns about his speech, language or[…]

Good listening and attention skills are the foundation of all speech and language development. A child needs to listen to[…]

Top tips from confidence coach Naomi Richards to help inspire Confident Kids 24/7 Every day children are faced with challenges[…]

Do you tweet? When we became parents, we found it a quick way to read about interesting parenting ideas, really[…]

As humans, we have an immune system: our natural defence system against disease. Our immune systems produce antibodies which we use[…]

1. When you buy a buggy, invest in one that lets your baby face you. For his first year, you’re[…]

As a teacher and bookseller I often get asked for advice on how to engage your young child with a[…]

Talking to your child from their first day helps with their communication and speech development. You may just want to[…]

All talking helps your child to develop their speech. Nursery Rhymes are also a great resource to teaching you child about[…]