Family Life

How to Encourage Independence Safely at Every Age

Parenting is the only job where the ultimate aim is to be made redundant. You spend years holding a child close, only to spend the next decade slowly loosening your grip. The objective is to raise an adult who can stand on their own two feet, make sensible decisions, and function without you hovering over their shoulder. However, handing over the reins is rarely straightforward. It requires patience , nerve, and a scaffolded approach that respects the child’s current capabilities rather than just their age.

Start Small in the Early Years

Autonomy starts long before a child asks...

Raising a more sustainable generation of kids

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 12/24/2019 - 11:28am

For many years, parents have repeatedly been faced with the question of how best to bring up their children so that they become independent, critical, self-confident and self-conscious people. Nowadays, the aspect of sustainability is becoming increasingly important, especially for environmentally conscious parents. On the one hand, the upbringing style itself should be sustainable, that is, one that offers the child a constant basis on which it can build a healthy personality. On the other hand, sustainability as a value of one's own life, which includes a conscious use of the environment...

Rules for a successful relationship

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:59am

There are relationships that leave us brokenhearted. Only with time, we are ready for dating someone again. Then true life-long love is found.

Often, a strong feeling for Ukrainian brides may not be enoughfor the relationship to be completely successful. You need to understand that you need to learn to talk to each other, learn to compromise in a relationship. How can you build a successful relationship? How to cope with difficult situations and problems in it? Below, there are some tips that will help you find peace and harmony in relationships.

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No ‘Holly, Jolly Christmas’ for parents separated from children

No ‘Holly, Jolly Christmas’ for parents separated from children

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 12/16/2019 - 4:25pm

AS THE famous festive song crooned by Andy Williams proclaims ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ but not for all families says a unique legal service (December 2019).

Children in the Middle warns of Christmas heartache for estranged parents and asks others to spare a thought for those who are prevented from seeing their children this yuletide.

Family barrister, Elizabeth McCallum, who co-founded the legal service with her fellow Exeter barrister Sarah Evans, says: “It’s important to remember that not everyone will be having such a ‘Holly, Jolly Christmas’ this year...

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Change to law means equal civil partnerships

A family law specialist believes the recent announcement on civil partnerships to be a positive step towards levelling the playing field for different relationship choices.

Since December 2, mixed-sex couples can now register their intention to enter into a civil partnership; before this date civil partnerships were only available to same-sex couples.

Solicitor Sasha Walton from The Family Law Company said: “This is a significant step in the recognition of changes to the way families operate in today’s society.

“If this option is taken up it could give a much...

How to Get Your Dog to Smile for Photos?

1. Timing

Training a dog to smile is a process, just like it is with other dog tricks. Therefore, for you to get your dog to smile on command, you need to put in adequate time and effort training the dog on how to react and when. When training a dog, consistency is key. Ensure that the training sessions happen often, rewarding the dog every time the objective is achieved. Also, make sure to carry out training in several short sessions, so that the dog can quickly learn the appropriate commands. Rewards for successful smiling can be earned with positive reinforcement, or using dog...

How to Dress Your Baby for the Cold

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 12/03/2019 - 6:47am

There's no denying it. Babies are very fragile and finicky beings. Care must be taken to ensure your child is comfortable and safe at all times by controlling the environment around them. One of the most significant ways a parent can accomplish this task is by carefully selecting how they dress them for the world around them. Winter can provide a lot of challenges when it comes to finding apparel for your little bundle of joy. You need to find a good mixture of clothes they like, clothes that are comfortable for them, as well as clothes that will keep them warm and safe should they ever...

Child cruelty and neglect crimes continue to rise in the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/28/2019 - 3:51pm

Recorded child cruelty and neglect offences in the UK continue to soar with crimes increasing by nearly a fifth in the last year alone, the NSPCC reports.

The charity has analysed police data for the whole of the UK over the last five years and found child cruelty and neglect offences has risen every year.

There were 20,024 child cruelty and neglect offences recorded by police in 2018/19, which has more than doubled since 2013/14 where there were 9,518 crimes of this nature.

In the last five years police forces in the South West of England recorded 7,099 offences...

Free adult course on business start-ups to launch at Exeter College

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Tue, 11/26/2019 - 12:19pm

Hopeful business entrepreneurs are being given the chance to level up their skills thanks to Exeter College’s free qualification on creating a business start-up.

Any adult with an interest in developing their business skills or starting their own venture can attend free of charge, whether they are just curious about the subject area or already have some skills they want to develop.

This part time course, which will provide learners with a NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up, is designed for those who want to gain an understanding of how businesses are...

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Santa’s Magical Kingdom at Otter Garden Centres is Runner Up in the Best Seasonal Event Category in the prestigious Primary Times Reader Star Awards 2019!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2019 - 10:25am

The best of what Devon has to offer families is revealed in the results of this year’s Primary Times Star Awards, as voted for by parents of children aged 4 to 11 years in the county. This year saw the greatest ever response to the Primary Times online survey where readers voted for their favourite local family friendly places and people.

Local parents were informed of the survey in Primary Times, a family friendly magazine that is delivered directly to primary schools across Devon. With a distribution of 59,000 copies the magazine reaches 307 primary schools in the county....

Exeter College's Festival of Carols set to kick off Christmas

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 12:17pm

Date: 5th December 2019

Location: Exeter Cathedral

Timings: Doors open 6.30pm, 7.30pm start

Admission: Free, donations to college charities welcomed

Exeter College’s annual Festival of Carols will be kicking off Christmas in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral, complete with performances from college students; all in the name of charity.

The evening starts with a candle lit procession through the nave followed by performances from Exeter College students, orchestra and choir. The event is free to attend but collection boxes will be available...

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