Christmas tips for children with a hearing impairment
- Updated for 2024 - The festive period is an exciting time for everyone, but it's important to remember that it can be more challenging for some. Being hearing impaired can make certain aspects of the festive season more difficult—such as
How to keep children with asthma safe at Christmas
As someone with asthma, I know that winter can be one of the most difficult times of the year. The cold weather, decorations that may have collected dust, and even christmas trees can all be triggers for asthmatics. There are lots
Celebrate Bonfire Night Safely with Your Family
Are you looking forward to celebrating Bonfire Night safely with your loved ones? Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is a time-honored British tradition that brings families and friends together to enjoy dazzling fireworks and the warm glow of
Managing Sibling Rivalry
Parenting is a rewarding but challenging journey, and, if you have more than one child, a common hurdle is dealing with sibling rivalry. It’s likely that you’ve encountered those moments when your once-adorable little ones turn into fierce competitors, leaving
Helping Children With Fear and Anxiety
Fear and anxiety are natural human emotions, and often begin to emerge during childhood. Fear is a response to a specific perceived threat, such as a barking dog or a loud thunderstorm. Anxiety on the other hand, involves a more generalised sense
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Eating Out with Children
Engaging in family mealtimes has countless benefits; according to research, “Your child may be 35% less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods and 12% less likely to be overweight.” (1) But taking your
What parents need to know about sexting
The children of today are growing up in a world of technology and social media that is very different to the world we grew up in. It is important that as parents, educators and carers, we all understand the pressures
Prevent Drowning: Water Safety Tips and Advice
Hopefully, it’s not something you’ve ever experienced or will ever have to. But drowning is the third highest cause of accidental death worldwide, with children considered amongst those at most risk of drowning every summer. Water safety We all want our children
Is my child too hard on themselves?
While a little self-deprecation never hurt anyone (we Brits are known for it after all!) there are times when some of us can be overly hard on ourselves. Everyone knows a perfectionist – and although it is not an immediate cause
What is Paediatric Occupational Therapy?
The origins of occupational therapy Occupational therapy dates back to the 1700s when physicians started to challenge the lack of treatment for people who were mentally ill. The introduction of purposeful daily activities to treat patients began, but it wasn’t until