Why your reaction matters most in these three parenting scenarios
Take a deep breath. Here’s a mini-survival guide on how to deal with three very common parenting scenarios. Parenting is, in a word, exhilarating. Take that how you want to – good, bad, chaotic, wonderful, tear-inducing. It’s filled with unexpected twists and turns; falls, injuries, tantrums, regressions, stretches, leaps, you name it. As our little […]
2 years ago
Mum explains what you should do if your child pulls hot tea down on themselves
Unfortunately, sometimes accidents happen. As parents we always try to be as careful as possible with our children, constantly pulling them out of harm’s way. Whether it’s making sure they don’t touch a hot oven or climb on something they could hurt themselves falling from, it’s constant vigilance. Unfortunately as careful as we try to […]
6 years ago
‘No beneficial function’: The reason you should never let your baby use a walker
They can reach speeds of one metre per second.
6 years ago
Close To Home: Would this car safety ad change the way you drive?
“No post, glance, email, search, or text is worth a life.” That’s the message from a powerful new car safety advert, which is made by an American telecommunications company and might just change the way you drive. Showing the potentially deadly consequences of glancing at your phone while driving, Close To Home is the latest ad […]
12 years ago
Beware, ladies: You are statistically more accident prone today
If you’re prone to the odd trip or fall, you’d be wise to be extra careful for the next few weeks. New figures reveal that Saturdays in July are when the most accidental injuries occur… and seven in ten mishaps involve women. According to figures released by the Injuries Board, there were more than 2,100 public […]
12 years ago