Discussions about things to do with family life, or what a family may discuss (either as parents with other people – something they have heard on the news perhaps), or with each other, or with the children.
Benefit Street Channel 4 9pm Mondays (for 5 weeks): So we are meant to believe that Channel 4 wanted to show that all those living in James Turner Street, who are poor and mostly on Benefits, have a community spirit. Let’s be honest the fact that it is set in Birmingham, with the occupants are … Read more
I think November is a good month to think about good causes, it doesn’t have to mean giving (financially) to others but if you can it can make a huge difference. I think November is far enough away from Christmas to be able to plan for good causes too. We always buy presents for donation – … Read more
I first heard of the game Halo when someone died from playing it. The 20 year old, Chris Staniforth, had developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and died of a lung blockage – as he was spending too much time playing the game on his Xbox 360. Of course, this could be argued that it wasn’t … Read more
A ban on packed lunches was never going to be popular with parents. Generally, I don’t think we liked to be told that what we are doing is wrong, that we are somehow stupid and don’t know how to look after our own children. But now Nick Clegg has announced a free school meals policy … Read more
During the early years of their lives children are required to (and do) learn how to behave in certain situations. Society holds certain expectations of males and females that embody a cluster of conceptions and beliefs about how each sex ought to behave in the way that they display their character and personality, and in … Read more
Today my reception year son has gone to school with a spare clothes and a towel ready for a water fight. Although he’s very excited he is confused about why he isn’t allowed a water-gun – you see it’s in the name isn’t it “gun.” I guess I can see where the school are coming … Read more
Birthdays are really a big thing for me, that’s why when I heard that it was International Missing Children Day on 25th May 2013 I really wanted to help spread the word. You see that is MY birthday & I would like nothing better than to help others be reunited with their children. Today marks … Read more
At what age is it okay to leave a child alone in the house? There is actually (quiet surprisingly) no law about not leaving your child home alone (regardless of age), but it IS an offence if in doing so you put them at risk (source) – Child and Young Person’s Act 1968. Punishment can range from … Read more
Below I’ll be examining the Salims from the TV Show 16kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 March 2013 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. Meet the Salims: “A supersized family needs a lot … Read more
Should we Ban Smoking in Cars to Protect Children from Second Hand Smoke Health Minister & Health Groups want to But David Cameron is too Nervous In Britain around 80,000 people a year still die of smoking-related illnesses. Every year over 300,000 children in the UK go to their GP with illnesses such as bronchitis and … Read more