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Being a stay at home Dad

Paul Smith is one of an ever-increasing number of men who has taken on the role of main childcarer at home. Here is his advice for other stay-at-home fathers

Blended families

With the majority of divorced couples remarrying new partners, blended families are becoming increasingly common. How can you make the best of your new living arrangement?

Sun safety for children

There is a proven link between childhood sunburn and skin cancer later in life. How well are you protecting your child this summer? Nina Goad of the British Skin Foundation has this advice

Teaching children how to share

We all want our children to play nicely with other kids, but sharing isn't something they find easy to do. How can we teach them that it's a good thing?

Nine ways to make them listen

Ever feel like you're talking to a brick wall? We've got helpful advice on how to make even the most persistent non-listener pay attention .

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