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  Top tips for getting boys to read
Apr 15, 2013
Research shows that reading to a young child is the single most important thing you can do to help your child’s education. Getting boys to read is often a challenge. Father of  three sons, Tim Mungeam, author of Fantastic First-time Father and Chief Executive of Springboard for Children, gives his top tips for getting children to enjoy reading.
  The importance of teaching self-discipline
Apr 11, 2013

As parents we have two major functions to ensure that children have a consistent, safe and secure environment in which they can learn reasonable rules and understand why they are important and to nurture self-discipline or self-control. Anne Coates author of Parenting Without Tears Guide to Loving Discipline outlines some strategies.

 
  Money for children - given or earned
Apr 6, 2013
The question has been raised again whether children should have pocket money or earn money from part-time work. Anne Coates thinks a combination of both is the better solution.
  How to deal with disrespectful children
Feb 11, 2013
Most children are disrespectful at some time or another. The challenge for parents, writes Anne Coates, author of Parenting Without Tears Guide to Loving Discipline, is to choose your battles and to make sure you lead by example and show your offspring respect.
  Parenting Without Tears Guides
Oct 22, 2012
Following the successful launch of  the first book, Parenting Without Tears Guide to Living With Teenagers, the next in the series will be about discipline in the family. Do you have any points or questions you'd like covered ?
  Learning to read
Oct 5, 2012
Recent figures have shown that at the end of the academic year 2011/12, 88,000 children left primary school not having reached the required literacy standard for an eleven year old. The reasons for this are numerous and in many cases complex, as Julia Bairstow certainly encountered during her many years of teaching and more recently, whilst attending a launch meeting for the Volunteer Reading Help (VRH) charity and Igennus Healthcare Nutrition.
  If you die - who will look after your children?
Sep 21, 2012
David Hodgson, Partner, Family Dept, Fisher Meredith LLP discusses what you should do to protect your chidlren if you die early.
  School places – how to appeal
Feb 27, 2012
Local authorities start sending out their decisions regarding the allocation of school places for September 2012 on 1 March. So what do you do if your child has not been allocated a place in the reception or secondary school of your choice? Associate solicitor Laura Berman gives her advice.
  My Child Won't Eat! by Carlos González
Feb 24, 2012
Subtitled How to enjoy mealtimes without worry, this excellent and sensible book, My Child Won't Eat! by Carlos González and published by Pinter & Martin should be on every new parent's bookshelf, writes Anne Coates.
  Pre-exam insomnia
Jan 6, 2012
A concerned parent asks Anne Coates, "What do you recommend for an 18 year old who cannot sleep near the exams and it's affecting his concentration?"
  How to be an authoritative parent
Mar 6, 2011
Research has shown that authoritative parenting produces the best results for our children. Here Anne Coates gives her top ten tips on how to become an authoritative parent.
  Anti-Bullying Week 2010
Nov 15, 2010
From 15 to 19 November schools throughout the UK will be involved in highlighting anti-bullying strategies, an opportune moment for parents to read Lyndhall Horton-James' book: Raising Bullywise Kids published by The Soaring Phoenix.
 
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