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Written by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. If you’ve noticed your child talking to an invisible friend or referring to someone who isn’t physically present, you might be wondering if it’s something to be concerned about. The good news is that imaginary friends are a perfectly normal and common part of childhood development.
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Running off is a natural part of early childhood development. It’s often about the sense of freedom and excitement that children get from moving independently and they may not yet have a full grasp of the dangers involved, like cars or busy streets. Running feels like a game, and they may find it fun to get ahead of you or explore areas you haven't yet reached. Sometimes, it’s simply about testing boundaries, pushing limits to see how far they can go before you stop them.
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Teaching children about money from a young age equips them with essential skills for financial independence. Here are ten effective strategies to help your child become money-savvy (with a bit of help from GoHenry!).
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. This is a question we get asked regularly! Do you feel like you're talking, asking, requesting, or even pleading with your little one, only to get no response or action? It can be exhausting, draining, and incredibly frustrating when all you hear is your own voice All. Day. Long!!
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. When your child uses a swear word for the first time, it can trigger a range of reactions. Some parents may find it funny, while others might feel shock, disappointment, or embarrassment (or a mixture of all of these feelings). However, it's essential to understand that children often experiment with language as they learn and grow.
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Childcare is usually at the top of any parent’s mind whether they just need someone to have the children for them to go to an appointment or if it is more permanent for them to go back to work. This is often where grandparents come in. They might offer to help or you might find yourself in the position where you ask them - either way there are a few things to consider when thinking about using grandparents (or indeed friends / other relatives) for childcare.
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Are you finding that you are asking your child questions or giving instructions to only be told “no”? Does this make you feel like everything is very hard work? When your child finds their voice and the word ‘no’, this can often create times of frustration and annoyance both from the child and from the adult receiving this response!
‘No’ is a very powerful word - it can often really stop us in our tracks. Our children see this and then use the word in order to fully understand its meaning. Our children very quickly realise the power that the word ‘no’ has and use this to assert themselves and their thoughts and feelings.
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. The first and most important thing to say here is that preparation is key! Think ahead and have a plan of the weeks that you are looking to cover with childcare. Having a calendar is essential to provide a visual outline to see when and where you will need cover and have it available either online or somewhere visible for all family members to be able to refer to it if needed!
Read MoreBy Holly Dodd. My name’s Holly I have a passion for writing content based on my personal life as well as what’s going on in the world around me as I believe it can bring different insights into my readers’ lives. This article was inspired by my past grandparents, I believe it’s so important to spend time with your elders and try to gain as much knowledge as you can from them. They have lived a life full of problems they’ve had to face, meaning they have got experience with issues you might be facing at this moment in time. They didn’t have access to the internet or advanced technologies they had to figure out how to navigate their own lives, allowing them to understand what a good decision looks like.
It’s a well-known fact that some of the best advice you can receive comes from those who have been around long before us. Every generation has its own unique set of experiences and knowledge to offer, and it’s important to take note of these lessons and strive to pass them on to your younger family members and friends. That’s why in this blog, I’m going to be exploring some of the pieces of advice that should be passed down from generation to generation.
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