October half term 2014 – the camera can lie!

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I wonder how you read a post? Do you look through the photographs and then read them? Do you read and look at the photographs as you go along? I am pondering this because if you were to look through my photographs first, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they show happy family time, which, … Read more

5 Ways You Can Get Involved in Your Child’s School Life

A great many schools rely on the help of parents to perform a range of extra-curricular activities and excursions. Whilst this help is invaluable, it is also an opportunity for you to keep in touch with your child’s educational and social journey. Getting involved with your child’s school is a great way of showing that … Read more

What do you do when you know your child keeps telling lies to you?

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I completely understand that telling lies is part and parcel of a child’s development and growth but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy pill to swallow. I really do my absolute best to try to bring my children up to be honest, caring and good children but somewhere along the way we seemed to have … Read more

Sign and Symptoms of Concussion in Babies and Children

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Every parent has had the sickening feeling when their baby or toddler falls and bumps their head. That slight pause before the screams of pain seems like the longest few seconds ever, there is a relief when the screams come because this means they are alert and conscious. A concussion was always thought of as … Read more

What’s in a name?

I have been contacted by a leading detergent manufacturer who are looking to build a new online presence to share tips and ideas to make the task of raising happy, healthy and active children that little bit easier. Since the majority of my Mummy Matters readers are parents, who better to ask for their opinions … Read more