If you have a toddler with autism or know someone who has, benefit from these tips. They will give you ideas on how to handle that defiant behaviour which so often disrupts the everyday routine. Learn to anticipate which events trigger a tantrum and strategies to help you cope.
The third in a series of articles aimed at providing information and help for those caring for or working with children with ADHD, this article is concerned with support given by counsellors.
This is the second in a collection of articles on ADHD. The first covered recognising the disorder, and here you find points to prepare you for your first appointment with your child's paediatrician.
It's all too easy to label a child as ADHD! Don't fall into that trap. Learn the symptoms, and find out how to get help, if and when it is necessary. Discover simple strategies to cope with ADHD
What exactly is a flapjack? Find out what it is and where it comes from. Then try this tasty recipe for English flapjacks.
Here you will find a goat cheese pie recipe that is simple to make but full of warming winter vegetables. Try the bonus recipe for goat's cheese tartlets - the same pastry but less time to make.
Do you find yourself crying in public and unable to control your tears? There are biological as well as emotional forces at play. Learn about easy ways to stop crying.
You may spend time with your children but not really focus on what they say. The distractions of everyday life make us neglect our children without realizing. It is important to listen to our kids from an early age so that communication between us is always open. Tips on how to focus on your kids...
It is during the first months of your baby's life that colic strikes, and it causes you and everyone around you stress and anxiety. Unfortunately there is very little you can do to relieve baby's pain. Here are a list of the causes of colic in babies and a few tips you can try to make that time...
As we look ahead to the New Year here is a little bit about the history of making New Year's Resolutions, what they mean to us, and how we can use them to improve ourselves. Tips to help you in keeping your New Year's Resolution are described and a sense of perspective put on the subject.
Nothing says Christmas like gingerbread! History, fun facts, plus a warming apple ginger cider recipe.
Baking gingerbread men is important because it is a child-oriented activity which gives adults and children a lot of fun and satisfaction. This straightforward recipe is easy to mix and the spicy little cookies are delicious to eat.However, part of the fun is the story of the gingerbread man so it...
Don't let boredom stop you from walking. Follow these tips about time of day, place to walk, and activities to keep you occupied while walking. Take this advice and you will find yourself enjoying your daily constitutional. Taking a walk has never been more interesting! Remarkable images taken on...
Try cooking with lentils and don't be put off by their preparation; specially written for the winter months, this article explains what lentils are, where they originate, how they benefit you and even contains an Egyprtian recipe for a tasty and warming dish.
Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people who need to maintain fitness but don't have much time. Learn the benefits of walking, the risks of not walking, and how and where you can fit it into your daily life to get the most out of routine walking. Find out how much time you need to walk...
Oranges are citrus fruits known for their high Vitamin C content. Find out more about oranges. Discover where oranges come from, why and how they help us stay healthy and how we can use them in our daily lives.
Encouragement for those interested in stopping smoking; this article includes the history of tobacco, religious views on smoking, affects of smoking during pregnancy, tips to help you stop and a detailed list of the changes you will undergo if you quit. Just to be fair withdrawal symptoms are...