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When grown-up children leave home – for jobs or university – it can be a difficult time for some parents. The house can be just too quiet, too empty. Dorset County Council suggests this could be the perfect time for people to consider opening their doors to a vulnerable child...

Mummy Pig’s Had Enough

For all of those bewildered mums and grown up children across the nation:
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At present, social media platforms play a significant role in shaping the lives of teenagers. Instagram, with its visually appealing content and widespread popularity, has become a virtual playground for young users. According to DemandSage, 2023 saw a record number of Instagram users. This year, the platform had over 2.4 billion...
Are childminders the right childcare choice for your family? Find out what childminders can offer, how they can help with your child’s development and what funding schemes you can use to help with the costs.  1. What are the benefits of using a childminder? Children and families are unique; you should...
It can be tricky to decide whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell. There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about managing specific infectious diseases at GOV.UK. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't. If you do keep...
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If your child is feeling anxious about going back to school, here are some things you can do to encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling. As the holidays come to a close, for some children, the thought of going back to school can make them feel anxious and...
Son: "Dad, I think I'm old enough now. Is there a Santa Claus?." Dad: "Ok, I agree that your old enough. But before I tell you, I have a question for you. You see, the “truth” is a dangerous gift. Once you know something, you can't unknow it. Once you...