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Ask Joanne: I want a baby at 40
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Filed under: Babies, Pregnancy & birth, Ask Joanne
What's your dilemma about any aspect of life as a parent? Our experienced life coach Joanne Mallon is here to answer your questions. Send your questions in here and say if you'd like your name to be changed.
CC writes:
I gave birth to a stillborn baby boy last October. Post mortem results came back that there was no medical ... Continue reading Ask Joanne: I want a baby at 40
Lovely landline phones for children
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Recently, Joanne wrote a post about her ten-year-old daughter who wants a mobile phone. The main argument presented by her daughter was that all her friends had one (an argument I'm sure many readers will have heard at one time or another)
With children as young as four or five getting mobile phones, it can be difficult to resist their ... Continue reading Lovely landline phones for children
Achtung Baby or Tschüß
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Filed under: Achtung Baby
Roughly pronounced "choos" (as in Jimmy), and weirdly aesthetically pleasing, I never expected the word Tschüß to set me off on a life muse. It's North German slang and basically an amalgam of adieu, ciao, adios, cheerio, toodleoo ect. It's a cool word, but last week it caused somewhat of a ruckus as I picked Finje up from ... Continue reading Achtung Baby or Tschüß
Nightlights that help your child to sleep
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Filed under: Kid decor & style, ParentView
Night time is often scary for kids, mainly thanks to all the stories of monsters that come out when the sun goes down. Joanne has looked at some clever lego nightlights in the past to help with night-time anxiety, along with offering her top tips for how to deal with this fear.
Nightlights are often gadgets that appeal to both kids and ... Continue reading Nightlights that help your child to sleep
Experts say there's "no evidence" that acupuncture helps IVF
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Filed under: Pregnancy & birth, Medical conditions, Latest news
Experts have announced that there is no evidence either acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine improve the likelihood of getting pregnant through IVF.
Many couples now turn to acupuncture in a bid to get pregnant but the British Fertility Society says this may be a waste of time and money.
The researchers looked at 14 trials ... Continue reading Experts say there's "no evidence" that acupuncture helps IVF
School stops child of lesbian parents enrolling
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Filed under: Just for dads, Just for mums, Education, Latest news
A Catholic school has decided not to allow a pre-school child to enrol next year because her parents are lesbians.
Now the community has rallied to protest at the school's decision to uphold a policy not to let children of same sex parents attend.
The child already attends the school's preschool programme but it was recently decided ... Continue reading School stops child of lesbian parents enrolling
A: What is an antenatal class?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Filed under: Mumepedia
Antenatal classes are a series of sessions, held in an informal setting, where expectant mothers and often their partners can gain information about all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. The classes are held by a midwife or childbirth educator, and are attended by women with similar due dates. They are not compulsory and are ... Continue reading A: What is an antenatal class?
Tip of the Day: How to prepare your child for starting nursery
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Toddlers, Childcare, Tip of the Day
Preparing to send your child off to nursery for the very first time can be daunting. Many parents worry about what they need to do to prepare for the first day and how their child will adapt to a new environment.
Jac MacLean, centre manager at Durrington Sure Start Children and Family Centre for West Sussex County Council has these ... Continue reading Tip of the Day: How to prepare your child for starting nursery
Outdoor games for garden fun
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Thanks to all the snow we've had over the last few months, the kids have probably had more chance than usual during winter to play outside. But now the weather is improving you can start to think about pulling out the old garden games and encouraging them to let go of the TV remote/game controller/keyboard and venture into the garden.
... Continue reading Outdoor games for garden fun
Having fun with Chorewars
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Kids+, Fun & activities, Toys & games, Teens
Household chores drive me nuts. As the only woman in a household of men - even the cats are male - I seem to be not only endlessly, single-handedly doing everything around the house, but also endlessly nagging 'the boys' to just try and do their fair share. The reason it bugs me so much is that all my "free" time is taken up ... Continue reading Having fun with Chorewars
Parenting dilemma: I feel guilty about my regular business trips
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Money & work, Parenting dilemmas
Q: I have just got a new job and it is the job of my dreams. It pays extremely well, offers flexible working and is pretty much on my doorstep. The only problem is I have to go away on business for four days every month. I feel consumed with guilt and am scared I am going to upset my 20-month-old son by not being there. My husband has a ... Continue reading Parenting dilemma: I feel guilty about my regular business trips
Welcome spring with some new childrenswear
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Baby & toddler clothes
It's been a week now of slightly-warm sunshine, so I think we can officially conclude that spring has arrived. I love the way spring seems to bring out the best in people. Everyone seems happier, more optimistic and they even seem to drive better!
The sunshine also means we can cast off some of the thicker, more mundane pieces of ... Continue reading Welcome spring with some new childrenswear
Lindsay Lohan sues over baby ad
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Babies, Latest news, Video
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What's the right age for a child to have a mobile phone?
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
I recently changed my mobile phone, and my ten-year-old daughter's eyes immediately lighted on the old phone. Since I no longer needed it, she asked if she could have it instead?
Does your child have a mobile phone? What age do you think is a reasonable age for a child to have their own phone? And who's going to pay for it when they ... Continue reading What's the right age for a child to have a mobile phone?
X: What is an X-ray?
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Filed under: Mumepedia
An X-ray is a method of photographing the structures of the body through the use of electromagnetic radiation. Its safety during pregnancy depends on the type of X-ray that is necessary as different X-rays generate different levels of radiation. However, most medical and dental X-rays are acknowledged as safe as they do not expose the ... Continue reading X: What is an X-ray?
What mum really wants this Mothering Sunday
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Filed under: Just for mums, Latest news
We've talked a fair amount on ParentDish recently about great gifts for mums, including crafty ideas, pampering breaks and thoughtful gifts. However, a new survey suggests that what the majority of mums really want this Sunday is a little more time to do their own thing.
62% of mothers felt they don't have enough hours in the day to ... Continue reading What mum really wants this Mothering Sunday
Jonas Brothers, Percy Jackson and Alice in Wonderland come to Nintendo DS
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Filed under: Kids+, Fun & activities, Toys & games, Gadgets
This month sees a batch of new games released and competing for your child's attention on Nintendo DS. Here's what to expect from some of the most high profile titles:
The Jonas game is based on the singing brothers' TV show, which is shown on the UK on the Disney Channel. But you don't need to have seen the programme to play the ... Continue reading Jonas Brothers, Percy Jackson and Alice in Wonderland come to Nintendo DS
Real life story: My mother delivered me into this world - and my daughter!
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Filed under: Real life stories
When Carrie White went into labour 14 days early, her mum was on hand to deliver a bouncing baby girl! Here Jessica shares with us her rapid birth experience. When did your labour start? It was 14 days before my due date. My first child had been two weeks late, but had also been a very quick birth - 90 minutes to be exact. I had ... Continue reading Real life story: My mother delivered me into this world - and my daughter!
The Mothering Sunday card to raise awareness of death during childbirth
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Filed under: Latest news
Finding the mother's card that has just the right amount of warmth and gratitude without resorting to vomit-worthy sappiness can be a difficult task. I'm guilty of resorting to the humorous retro card, and popping my own soppy message inside, but this year I might be considering a card from Million Mums.
The charity has created a ... Continue reading The Mothering Sunday card to raise awareness of death during childbirth
Must-see video: The cutest little diva
Tue, 09 Mar 2010
Filed under: Video
