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Improving your Relationship
While every relationship is different, no relationship is perfect. However, good adult relationships involve two people who respect and can communicate with each other, and have equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities. Many people would also expect their relationship with their partner to include love, intimacy, sexual expression, commitment, compatibility and companionship. Most couples want to…
Read MoreHow to Support your Child’s Learning?
Being engaged in your child’s learning is one of the most important things you can do to help them achieve. Parent engagement in learning starts from early childhood and continues as children move through school and beyond. With your support, your child can thrive in their learning. You are your child’s first teacher and how…
Read MorePlanning Pregnancy
Three months prior to pregnancy (the preconception period) is the time to make life changes that can help boost fertility, reduce problems during pregnancy and assist in recovery from birth. If you and your partner are planning to conceive, start taking folic acid before you get pregnant. Folic acid helps to provide the best health…
Read MoreColds, Coughs and Ear Infections in Children
Colds It is normal for a preschool child to have at least 6 or more colds a year. This is because there are hundreds of different cold viruses and young children have no immunity to any of them as they have never had them before. Gradually they build up immunity and get fewer colds. Antibiotics…
Read MoreBecoming a Grandparent Carer
It can be a big change for both you and the child. You might have had some idea that there was a problem in the child’s family. Sometimes you might not know how long you will care for the child. It can all be a big shock. But you are not alone – it happens to thousands…
Read MoreSuccessful long-term Relationships
Good relationships involve two people who respect each other can communicate and have equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities. Even a good relationship means different things to different people, the most adult would expect their relationship with their partner to include love, intimacy, sexual expression, commitment, compatibility and companionship. Most couples want to have a successful…
Read MoreThe Importance of Acceptance in a Relationship
Acceptance means living with and valuing differences in others. It is an important part of your relationship with your partner. It can also help you and your partner adjust to the changes that parenting brings. What is acceptance? Acceptance is about valuing your partner’s differences. It is about being flexible, knowing how to compromise and…
Read MoreYou may be Pregnant?
If you think you might be pregnant, for example – you have missed a period, you have had unprotected sex or you are feeling nauseous, the first thing to do is find out for sure. In the meantime, a good idea would be to avoid alcohol, caffeine, smoking, and recreational drugs. If you have done a home…
Read MoreWhy Managing your Money is Important?
Understanding your family’s finances and managing money will help you avoid debt and stress so you can better enjoy your family life together. Getting expenses under control can help you avoid stress and improve your family’s lifestyle. But it is normal to feel overwhelmed by money worries and financial options. Most families have a lot…
Read MoreWhat should Toddlers Eat and How Much?
It is important to offer your toddler a range of foods. Children, less than 2 years of age should have full cream milk and milk products. They need the extra fat for their growth and development. After 2 years of age, children can drink reduced-fat kinds of milk with the rest of the family. Do…
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