The Best Guide for the Rother, The Weald & Tunbridge Wells Area

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  Family Advice

  Published: Thu, 11/12/2008 19:16

  Updated daily via The Telegraph.co.uk

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  Go out and try new things with your kids

  Published: Mon, 05/01/2009 12:26

  There comes a time when everyone suffers from electronic gadget overload and it is necessary to just get outside and have some fun.

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  A bigger family means a bigger home!

  Published: Thu, 18/12/2008 12:44

  I recently had an extension put on my home; this has given me an extra toilet, 2 bedrooms, increased the size of my kitchen and provided me with a decent sized family room.

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  Family Living

  Published: Thu, 20/11/2008 10:15

  The modern family is constantly changing and with it so is the modern family sofa.

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  Yummy mummies

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:43

  We've all seen pictures of celebrities who resemble stick insects just weeks after giving birth and manage to maintain a well-manicured appearance despite bringing up three children. However, the reality of motherhood for most women is a tired complexion, a heavier physique and precious little time for applying luxuries such as make-up.

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  De-stress your kids with yoga

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:41

  Children born 50 years ago faced increased childhood diseases, poorer education and became parents themselves at much younger ages. Despite this, it might surprise you to know that children living in today's world are far more stressed than their grandparents were as children.

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  Wild teenagers

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:40

  Juvenile delinquency is a huge problem here in the UK with so called hoodies, yobs and gangs hanging around shopping centres and street corners. This can have a negative, sometimes even destructive effect on a community. Not all teenagers turn into serious delinquents but those that do can run wild into a life of crime.

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  Smoking under fire

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:39

  Most parents spend the majority of their child's early years worrying that he or she doesn't contract a disease or serious illness. So the idea of making your own child ill would be not only alien but completely abhorrent to most parents. However, if you smoke around your child this is exactly what you are doing.

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  To smack or not to smack

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:34

  There's no quicker way to spark a debate among group of parents than to bring up the topic of smacking. It seems there is no middle ground when it comes to this most controversial of issues. You either agree with it or you don't.

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  Just say no

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:32

  Disruptive behaviour from pupils in school is placing the already strained education system under even more pressure as teachers struggle to contend with tantrums, aggression and even violence. However, it's the parents and not the students that teachers want to give a real ticking off to.

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  House-bound kids

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:30

  Chances are your childhood is littered with happy memories of hazy summer days spent riding your bike, roller skating or just playing about with your friends outside. Of course some days were probably spent indoors watching television or playing computer games but it seems these days that is all children do, while many rarely venture outside to pla

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  Discipline without tears

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:28

  If you are in charge of an unruly toddler or determined young child, you may question whether discipline is possible without tears and tantrums. According to best-selling parenting author and mother of four Elizabeth Pantley, it is.

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  New mums mean business

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:27

  Juggling motherhood and a career has become the norm for most women. Despite measures in place to make this easier, such as flexible working and childcare vouchers, many women find themselves struggling to work under an employer.

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  Tackling knife crime

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:25

  The prolific amount of knife crime has got many parents asking where society has gone wrong. Some appeal to the government for help in cracking down on teenage violence while others turn to teachers and social workers for the answers but parents should be looking a little closer to home.

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  Nipping nits in the bud

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:23

  Remember those primary school days when you and your fellow pupils were lined up outside the nurse's office only to have her root through your hair on the hunt for bugs? It just makes you shiver to think about it.

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  The writing's on the wall

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:01

  Your child might be quicker than you at writing a text message but when it comes to handwriting children are slipping way behind the standards that were enforced when many of their parents were at school.

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  Could you be a foster mum or dad?

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 20:00

  Being a mum or dad is a difficult but thoroughly worthwhile job. Sadly thousands of kids in this country aren't lucky enough to have parents who are there for them.

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  Your right to apply for flexible working

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:59

  If you are a mum or a dad with young children, it can be difficult to juggle working and home life. The good news is that you can make use of government legislation which allows you the right to apply for flexible working if you have children under the age of six and if you have worked for your employer for 26 weeks or more.

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  Coping with your child's eczema

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:55

  Every parent naturally wants the best for their child, which is why when a condition like eczema strikes, it can be hard to stand by and watch young ones suffering, knowing there is little you can do. However, parents are not as helpless in battling the condition as they might think.

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  New fathers' fears

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:52

  Contrary to the modern image of new dads who get involved in childcare and wear baby vomit on their shoulders as a badge of honour, it seems today's first-time fathers are a little less confident.

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  Coping with a cry baby

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:48

  Having a new baby is a stressful as well as joyful time for parents. There is so much to be anxious about. And most mums suffer from extreme tiredness during the first few months - if not years - of their child's life.

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  Parents need to protect their children online

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:41

  Social networking online is more popular than ever with children and teenagers. But with a recent government report revealing that children are putting themselves in danger through their online activities, parents across the UK are being urged to do more to keep their kids safe.

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  Bundles of joy cost a bundle of cash

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:39

  Planning for a baby is an exciting time, but you may not anticipate just how quickly you will feel the effects on your pocket. From the time that you decide to try for a baby to the following nine-month run-up to the big day you will start forking out bundles of cash on your little bundle of joy.

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  Is breast best in public?

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:38

  There are few things more natural than a mother breastfeeding her newborn baby. The nutritious milk wards off disease, helps the infant to grow and strengthens the bond between mother and child. But this important biological process is not welcomed by everyone, leaving some mums scared to feed their babies in public.

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  Helping your child through bedwetting

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:37

  Most people can remember wetting the bed when they were a kid. Nocturnal enuresis, as it is technically known, is common in childhood. It can be occasional or persistent and can affect children of all ages, even those in their teens. As well as being a pain for the parent, the problem can be a huge cause of embarrassment for a child.

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  Million of mums forced back to work

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:35

  Going back to work after having a baby used to be a choice for most women. However, with household costs at a premium and the mountain of personal debt increasing, more families than ever are dependent on two salaries to make ends meet. Going back to work is now a necessity for many mums.

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  Little monkey proofing

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:34

  When a baby finds its feet or discovers the freedom of crawling, a whole new world of excitement opens up to them. While new adventures and discoveries are vital for a baby's development and stimulation, learning to get around also opens up a dangerous new world for little tots.

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  Battling the baby blues

  Published: Sat, 25/10/2008 19:16

  Becoming a mother should be among the happiest moments of your life, but for many new mums the first year of motherhood is tainted by feelings of intense loneliness, anxiety and fear.

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  Do You Trust Uniforms More?

  Published: Sun, 28/09/2008 21:14

  It has to be said that a child in uniform, which includes smart school shoes, does give the impression of being trustworthy. We all know this can be a complete illusion, especially those who have been on public transport with the wilder section of the uniformed brigade

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  Prise your kids off the sofa

  Published: Sun, 07/09/2008 22:23

  As it rains - a lot - in the UK, parents and children use it as an excuse to stay indoors. With the advent of satellite children's channels, DVDs and games consoles, more children than ever are glued to the sofa and leading an inactive lifestyle.

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  Family games nights gain favour

  Published: Sun, 07/09/2008 22:01

  A night at home with a board game might sound like the kind of evening you would only have if there was a power cut which rendered the TV and games consoles useless. But as the credit crunch hits pockets, increasing numbers of people are looking more economical ways to entertain the kids.

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