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Too much love may be the cause of teenage rebellion

For a long time, it was assumed that children who are particularly rebellious, are so because their parents do not show them enough love and affection. Interestingly, a recent theory has been put forward that parents who show their children too much love might have more problems with teenage rebellion.

The idea is that children [...]

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The trials and tribulations of parenting

There are many debates when it comes to parenting and one of the ones that has been highlighted by the media recently is about how to discipline your children. This is one of the most common debates that has occurred for as long as raising children itself – should you be strict, or should you [...]

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Obesity amongst European pre-schoolers hits record levels

Obesity amongst European pre-schoolers hits record levels

Pre-school children are piling on the pounds thanks to consuming too many unhealthy soft drinks and snacks and leading a sedentary weekend lifestyle in front of the TV at weekends.

This is according to new research that has been conducted by scientists across 10 countries in Europe.

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How to make sure your child doesn’t get an attitude

There are many attitude problems that children suffer from that can have effects on their behaviour. These include such personality traits as laziness, selfishness, jealousy, egoistic behaviour and lying. If you have a child who is showing some of these personality traits then it is important that you understand that in order to tackle them, [...]

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New website tackles problems of drink and drugs among youngsters

New website tackles problems of drink and drugs among youngsters

A new website has been launched that is dedicated to the problem of alcohol and drug abuse amongst young people.

The site is called www.fixers.org.uk and is designed to be easily accessed by both children and teenagers who many concerns about drink or drugs, [...]

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The best ways to raise a responsible child

If you want to raise a responsible child it’s going to take a lot of hard work as a parent, it seems as if today parents are not willing to put in this hard work because more and more irresponsible children are entering society. While the value of hiring a nanny, or utilising a daycare [...]

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How to stop a childs fears turning into a phobia

When a child is growing up they have to deal with a great many fears, both in the home and at school. These are often quite complex for them and might include taking a big test, dealing with a bully, or simply starting at a new school.

A recent study has shown that parents might [...]

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Teenagers can be the hardest test of parenting skills

Parenting a teenager can be a very challenging process and many parents will often find that they have reached their wits end. If you find yourself in this situation then it is important that you remain very calm and handle the situation confidently. You should look back on your days as a teenager and remember [...]

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How to cope with aggressive behaviour in your child

If you find that your child is exhibiting aggressive behaviour, then it is very important that you take action immediately. As with all behavioural habits, the longer that they are left uncontrolled, the more likely it is that they are going to set in as permanent characteristics. As children get used to behaving in a [...]

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Teenagers and how to deal with them

The teenage years are usually ones of defiance and are often a time when parents struggle to deal with their children.

This is normally no surprise to parents, but being prepared for the defiance doesn’t necessarily mean that the process is any easier.

While in their teenage years, children will experiment to see how far [...]

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