Women Talking Parenting

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.

Talking to your children about Sex & Relationships

Angela Birch — Sun, 20 May 2007 17:34:45 +0100

1. How did you learn about sex? What was your experience of sex education – how could it have been better?

2. Show by example. What are your values and attitudes towards sex? Remember children don’t always do what you say; they’ll do as you do! So be prepared for …but you did!

Challenging Times for Parents and Carers of Pre-Teens and Teenagers

Helen Evans — Thu, 17 May 2007 19:29:38 +0100

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

Have maternity laws put fathers back decades?

Jo Cameron — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:41:30 +0000

I have been contemplating Sir Alan Sugars' comments over the weekend. As Managing Director of a Women's Development company I wanted a response to the recent row about maternity leave for women.

Time Management for Manic Mums

Susan Meara — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:21:38 +0100

With the ever-increasing demands of work and motherhood, mothers are feeling the pressure like never before. Allison Mitchell is a successful parent coach and mother of three. In Time Management for Manic Mums she shares her essential time management secrets developed through her professional coaching experience and time spent on the coalface of motherhood.