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POINTS NEW! A mother whose parenting style is different from her partner's finds her toddler showing a 'visible preference' for his father. Has anyone else been in this situation? Your advice please!
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS APPEALS NEW! If your child has not got a place at your preferred school you have a right to appeal. Get the lowdown from the Advisory Centre for Education and the DfES (you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free to read up)…
SNUGGLE UP! National Bedtime Reading Week is this week - books, events, pajama parties! Find out more…
‘TODDLER TIPS’ Toddler Tips by Parents for Parents, a free booklet from the NSPCC with tried and tested tips on dealing with trying and testing times. Have a look…
GOOD WORK The charity Parents at Work has launched the Employers of the Year Awards 2003, recognising creativity and innovation in addressing work-life balance issues...
‘WE WERE FAMILY’ Family break-up as seen through children's eyes. The final programme in a three-part series on BBC Radio 4, broadcast Wednesday 12 March at 11 AM…
SEN & INCLUSION Tina is studying to become a Special Needs teacher and is completing a document on inclusive education. She would love to hear your thoughts on inclusion and integration - for and against. Write to Tina to have your say or find out more…
BULLYING & GIRLS Author Barbara Jacobs is writing a book on bullying amongst girls and would like as much parental feedback as possible. If you are interested, find out more about the author (scroll down the page) and have a look at her anonymous questionnaire…
‘HORMONE HEAVEN’ LAST ENTRY (we can't bear it either!) Bro joins big boy on the rocky road through adolescence. Read the whole diary…
‘ADHD AND ME’ ADHD - what it feels like for one 12-year old boy. A special feature for Tigerchild…
‘ASK THE FAMILY’ The Observer runs this regular feature in its magazine where every member of a family is asked a topical question. Would you like to take part? It takes 20 minutes by phone and they'll need you to send a photo. Contact Dee O'Connell if you're game!
MESSAGE BOARDS Message board discussions can take place anonymously and be viewed without participation so please feel free to join in or browse at your leisure. See all the boards…
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