Axe falls on Child Benefit With the Government needing to slash the national debt it is no secret that the Government have been finalising plans to make huge spending cuts. Over recent months there has been much speculation about where the spending axe might fall and finally we have been given a glimpse of the Governments intentions.From 2013 Child Benefit payments to any family where one parent's earnings exceed £44,000 a year will be...more
How getting a University Degree might put your child at a disadvantage For most parents having a child who is attending university is a great source of pride, but of course it is not the main reason why most parents are thrilled at the prospect of their child attending university. The fact is that individuals who attend University are blessed with a superior education, a sense of independent and a much better chance of getting a higher...more
Kids!Who would have em eh. But now that weve got them, what do we do with them, especially when they wont eat anything you put down to them. We have all been through that at one time or another; some of us are still going through it!This article is not about making sure that feeding your kids is the politically right way to do it - healthy diets, nutrition etc. It is simply about getting them to eat. So, how do we do it?Sheila and I have two very adult sons. The eldest is a university lecturer in computers and the other is a Police Officer. However, 30 years ago they were little tearaways who would not eat a thing we put down to them. We could never produce a meal that all four of us could sit down to, eat and enjoy together. One would eat meat, but no vegetables. The other would eat vegetables, but no meat. Sheila and I were no problem. We knew what we liked and cooked accordingly. Because we both worked, and had different working hours we shared the tasks of preparing meals. As a prison Governor, I worked alternative weekends and was permanently on-call by radio pager whenever there was an emergency in the prison which was quite frequent. Sheila joined the service once the lads...more
Reading a good book can provide a reader with a truly unique experience and can transport them to an entirely new world. However, for children, reading can also provide a number of other benefits. Although fantasy books can transport a child to a new world and provide them with hours of entertainment, educational books, such as geography books for...more
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Substance abuse includes using alcohol, illicit drugs, and other substances often that can also harm a teen's health and future. To help end the substance abuse and save the teen's life, it is important to determine the different possible causes behind the substance abuse. There are some ways to find teen substance abuse risk factors:Find out if the teen's parents struggle with substance abuseParental addiction history is one common co-factor for at-risk adolescents. When parents abuse alcohol or drugs, there is a greater chance that their teen will also struggle with substance abuse. Often the adolescent will assume that he or she is not at risk for alcoholism or drug addiction, as the parents are positively disposed toward their own use. In this situation, teenagers at risk will think that because their parents are abused it is alright for them to do likewise. Determine whether the teen lacks parental guidanceIf parents are not watchful about their teenager's activities and whereabouts, it becomes very easy for them to turn to substance abuse. Teens who are not emotionally attached to their parents have a greater chance of becoming substance abusers in comparison with teens who...more
Can Your Preferred Au Pair Agency Offer Early Childcare? Au pairs are young foreigners who're hired to look after children. While they could live with a family or commute from seperate homes, the fact they can provide consistent care to the...more
No Child, How you Identify Infertility Cause Most couples talk about when each began to have their children. You can plan around the concept of their careers or the provision of money. They feel they have a measure of control over the timing,...more
When Children Learn Times Tables Well This Helps Develop Maths Confidence Many people are aware of the fear and anxiety that is present for many people with public speaking.The thing that is not so well known is that many people have a fear of...more
Learning to identify Behaviors of Difficult or Misbehaving Children Before Hand - Parenting with Preventative Measures It can be challenging to determine or interpret certain behaviors children exhibit. Whenever you are experiencing difficult...more
The Various Aspects Of Kids' Bedding The issue and appeal of new and fresh bedding is definitely something that is very appealing to anyone at any age. The bedroom of any home often provides an incredible sanctuary that creates an overall...more
Christmas Advent Calendar For Children The Advent calendar for children is not only the very first decoration that appears in lots of households, but additionally the one which best expresses the sense of excitement and anticipation of the...more