Articles Tagged: Family Lives

One in five children from broken homes lose touch with a parent forever. Don't let it happen to you.

By Keith Kendrick, Jan 26, 2012

This week, my stepdaughter’s real dad moved 200 miles away because of work. He has seen his little girl pretty much every weekend since he and her mum separated when she was a toddler.

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How to survive festive battles for stressed out families this Christmas

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 5, 2011

More and more stressed out families are going to have a ding-dong Christmas this year.

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Aggressive behaviour in children is on the increase - and parents are too ashamed to get help

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Nov 23, 2011

New research suggests that aggressive behaviour in children has increased, and mums and dads are too ashamed to get help for their families.

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Ofsted launch Parent View so parents can have their say on schools anonymously

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 19, 2011

Ofsted launch Parent View today, a new online questionnaire service, where parents and carers can anonymously give their opinions on their children's schools.

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My son is frightened of going on the bus to school

By parentdish.co.uk, Apr 5, 2011

My son is frightened of going on the bus to school. He's just started secondary school and this is the only way he can get to ...

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How do I ask a mum not to give my child sweets?

By parentdish.co.uk, Apr 5, 2011

Question: My child goes to a friend's house regularly. This friend's mum feeds them sweets and fizzy drinks. How can I ...

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My daughter has been stealing money from my purse

By parentdish.co.uk, Apr 5, 2011

My daughter has been stealing money from my purse. What should I do? You don't say how old your daughter is but I'll do my ...

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My 10-year-old daughter is worried about teen gangs

By parentdish.co.uk, Apr 5, 2011

My 10-year-old daughter has become obsessed with teen gangs. She is convinced that every teenager we pass is going to attack ...

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