Thinking about it in the cold light of day, it’s really obvious that a parent has far less than full control over what their children are told, and yet some days there’s a particular sinking realisation of that truth. Today was a pretty crappy day for our eldest daughter. We’d […]
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This guest post gives an overview of the important role foster carers provide for children and young people in the UK. What is Foster Care? Foster carers and their families provide a stable and caring home for children or young people who are in need of a safe and temporary […]
The British summer is a running joke, but we do occasionally get a burst or two of sunshine. When it’s hot and sunny, the risk of sunburn is high particularly among babies and toddlers who have more sensitive skin. There are still risks from the sun even on overcast days. […]
It’s easy for parents to listen to the hype surrounding what’s on the Internet and fall into one of two traps. Either the Web consists solely of pornography and other nasty stuff that they don’t want their kids to see, or it’s safe enough to let their children roam unmoderated. […]
Hackney, in East London, is one of the first areas in the United Kingdom to allow chemists to sell over-the-counter DNA paternity testing kits. A short but interesting piece on BBC London News raises the inevitable ethical questions of allowing such easy access to these tests. Ian Meekins from International […]