Women Talking children

Realising The Impossible by George R Vaughan

George Vaughan — Thu, 24 May 2007 18:40:04 +0100

I looked at the little girl sitting next to me as she took me through her photo album - all expectant smiles and excited movements - and for a moment I forgot about where I was and what I was doing. I forgot where I had come from and where I was going.
Suddenly I felt lost – a million miles away from the civilised world I was used to.

A Guide For Manic Mum Days by George R Vaughan

Allison Mitchell — Thu, 24 May 2007 18:35:45 +0100

As a parent myself I have always known how difficult it can be to bring up a family as well as trying to hold down a job, so whilst perusing my local book store recently, I was drawn towards a title that was simply crying out for me to take notice.

Ten Tips for Travelling with Children

Fri, 11 May 2007 17:04:18 +0100

1. For any holiday or journey, don't forget to take along your child's favourite teddy or comforter. If you forget this, forget peace and quiet! Having something familiar will help your child feel more secure and content.

Sex Education for Children

Angela Birch — Thu, 10 May 2007 16:45:16 +0100

I had little to no information on sex and relationships other than being warned at my first menstruation that I could get pregnant now and not to ‘let a man go down there!’ Added to what wasn’t said, the messages I received from my parents’ religious upbringing and their behaviour, were contradictory and negative and left me with feelings of confusion, shame and guilt about sex for many ye