Juniors

Brother behaving badly - strops at nine!
Brother behaving badly - strops at nine!

My son aged nine has started throwing strops and is taking much longer to come out of them than ever before. He wouldn't play with his four-year-old sister at her party and when I told him he was being selfish, he took a huge huff and stayed in it for nearly an hour. I got angry with him, threatened sanctions, tried being nice - pretty much everything - but all to no avail? Any ideas?

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After-school activities - enriching experiences or a pain in the neck?
After-school activities - enriching experiences or a pain in the neck?
School's out - now the real work begins!
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When things go wrong at school
When things go wrong at school
The teacher or your child has made a complaint – now it’s up to you to play Solomon
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Ten Tips for Street Safety
Ten Tips for Street Safety
However much we may wish to put off the day, there comes a time in every child’s life when he will venture out on his own. What we have to do as parents is make sure our kids have the confidence to do things while being aware of possible dangers.
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Children’s hobbies
Children’s hobbies
Hints and tips to help your child get the most out of their extra-curricular activities
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Competitive mums – and dads!
Competitive mums – and dads!
Whether it’s screaming from the sidelines of a junior league football match or bursting with pride as your child plays a violin concerto, for some parents enthusiasm and love have tipped the balance into pushiness and obsession. Where do you draw the line?
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