Multiple birth: Twins, Triplets & more
On average, a woman has a one in 80 chance of conceiving twins. Things such as IVF and your age can increase the likelihood of multiple births, as more eggs are produced as you get older and IVF treatment tends to fertilise more than one egg. Multiple births are split into two broad types. Identical… Read more…
Primary school Maths: helping at home
Some children are mini mathematicians, others see it as a completely foreign language, but no matter how your child performs during their maths lessons, as a parent you have a role to play in supporting the learning process. Maths, along with English and science is one of the core compulsory subjects your child has to… Read more…
Freshers’ flu
Around 90% of students become ill in their first few weeks of university. In most cases your son or daughter is just suffering from a cold or mild flu, brought about by exhaustion after being bombarded with information and attending one too many parties. However, symptoms can be misdiagnosed and could be a more dangerous… Read more…
Learning to drive: the parent’s role
With most families, it is highly likely that your son or daughter will want driving lessons as soon as they turn 17. Driving is one of the first transitions into adulthood, where young people are afforded a greater sense of responsibility and independence. As a parent it can be a scary time; letting your child… Read more…
Nappy rash explained
Up to one third of all babies suffer from nappy rash at some point in their nappy wearing days. This irritating rash can be unpleasant for babies and cause the skin to become red and sore, so how best can it be treated? Nappy rash is a form of rash that occurs on a baby’s… Read more…
Baby signing – our guide
Imagine being able to talk to your baby and know he understands everything you’re saying. Now imagine he starts answering back. Sounds impossible? Then you can’t have heard about baby signing. What is baby signing? “Baby signing is the use of simple gestures to help facilitate and teach babies communication skills in the pre-verbal stage,”… Read more…
