Christmas is creeping closer and is always a tricky time when looking for ideal presents and can be an expensive time for families too. If you celebrate Christmas, and feel you have to give presents, we have put together some ideas to help keep the cost down. Remember though, the best thing you can spend […]
11. How to prepare your child for the excitement of the Christmas season
The Christmas period is just around the corner and the build up has begun with children seeing Christmas cards, gifts and toys in the shops, decorations, Christmas TV adverts and there children may be learning new songs and lines to learn in the school nativity or carol concerts. Whether you and your family celebrate Christmas […]
10. A to Z of Parenting
Look out for our A to Z to parenting on our Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin posts. Here’s some to get you started. If you have any of your own please do let us know. A is for ALFRED ADLER. Sharing Parenting programmes are based on Adler’s theory that ‘all behaviour has a purpose’. Do you […]
Who’s scared?
Join us this month at Newmarket Library more details here […]
Teenage drinking
What is your opinion on teenage drinking? Another parenting dilemma discussed by Sharing Parenting Director Suzanne Pearson on BBC radio 5 live: Find out more about the teenage brain and how to keep communication open with your teenagers on our Raising Teens course. For more information contact us. […]
9. Time for teens
You won’t believe how a simple adjustment in my busy life has got my teen to communicate with me……… In 2015 it was reported that amid 53,000 children in 15 countries, British youngsters are among the unhappiest, so how can we combat this? As my daughter has hit those dreaded teen years (the Kevin and […]
Fresh off the press!
Our new magazine is ready for you to read or to download here Autumn 2019 . Lots of starting school tips and and more information about your True Colour?? […]
Child feeling anxious going back to school?
With school started many children just fit back into place. They enjoy catching up with friends, seeing their new teacher and the whole school experience. However there are those children who find school difficult and can get anxious over it and truly dread it. They worry about making friends, playtime and leaving mum and dad. […]
Is your child starting school in September?
Some great ideas to help them (and you) prepare over the Summer on BBC bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znc9vk7 1. Help them take responsibility (encourage them to help tidy up, clear their own plate, find their shoes etc.) 2. Encourage them to problem solve (you want to reach your toys, how can I help you?) 3. Help them get […]
Can I leave my child home alone?
Our very own Suzanne Pearson was on 3 Counties radio, on the JVS show, on 29th July talking about this. With the school holidays upon us and parents struggling to take the 6 weeks off work it is an important question to ask. General rules to consider are: Know (and be honest about) your child’s […]