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0-1 Year-Olds - Babies

Development In The 1st Year
Key stages in your baby's growth

Your Baby's Diet
Breast or bottle? Nutritional needs and how to wean

How To Parent Your Newborn
New babies mean new responsibilities

0-1 Yr-olds: Nappies
Changing nappies & avoiding nappyrash



Childcare For Your Baby
Work, separation anxiety, clinginess

Your Baby's
Sleep Pattern

Bedtime routines, sleeping habits

Our Family GP's Archive
Croup, cradle cap, sticky eyes, MMR

Ask Our Dietitian
Allergies, weight-gain, exclusion diets, hyperactivity


Ask Our Parenting Expert
Stepfamilies, SIDS, constant crying

... Or Ask Our Members!
Baby-sick, boobs and bottles

Latest Features: Under-1s
Breastfeeding, twins and triplets

Budgeting For Babies
Cheaper childcare, debt, savings

Older Brothers
& Sisters

What do they think of the new arrival?

Safety For
Under-1s

Where to find a good babysitter

Discussions:
0-1 Yrs

First stop for your baby's first year. Sleep tips, nappies, breastfeeding, crawling, babies' development, childcare, weaning, crying, returning to work - suggestions and support... and more!
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1-4 Year-Olds - Toddlers & PreSchoolers

Childcare & Preschool
Carers, crèches, ready for reception

Child Development
Walking, talking, teething, and other milestones

1-4 Yrs: Food & Nutrition
Your child's dietary needs


Your Child's Emotions
Tears, tantrums, timid toddlers

1-4 Yrs: Changes In The Family

Removals and relationships

Your Toddler's Wellbeing
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD

Preschooler Behaviour
Whining, biting, scratching, fighting

How To Parent A Preschooler
Security and communication

Our Family GP's Archive
Anoxic seizures and toilet-training

Toilet-Training
The perils of potty-training and phasing out nappies

1-4 Yrs: Brothers & Sisters
New baby on the way?

Sleeping Habits

Wakefulness, bad dreams, and night terrors

Ask Our Dietitian
Veggie-haters, picky eaters, and hyperactivity

Ask Our Education Expert
Starting school and childcare


Ask Our Parenting Expert
Bad behaviour
and nasty comments

... Or Ask Our Members!
Bedwetting, nits, birthday parties

Latest Features: 1-4 Yr-Olds
Teeth, chocolate, and more

Family Finance
Insurance,
wills, financial security

Safety For Toddlers
Babysitters: what they need to know

Discussions:
1-4 Yr-Olds

Talk about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, parenting toddlers and preschoolers, bad behaviour, toilet-training, tantrums and the 'Terrible Twos'...
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4-9 Year-Olds - Primary School Age

Child Development
Milestones to look out for

Your Child's Diet
Eating well - what's on the menu for a healthy diet.

Emotional Issues
Grown-up fears and worries are begin to emerge

Changes In The Family
Helping your child cope with changes

House Rules
Solutions for bad behaviour and annoyances

How To Parent Your 4-9 Yr-Old
Communication foundations

4-9 Yrs: Brothers & Sisters
Help your kids to build relationships

Sleeping Habits
Making bedtime easier,
bedwetting

Our Family GP's Archive
Medical solutions by Dr Sue Morrison

Ask Our Dietitian
Hyperactivity, faddy eaters, and nutrition advice

Ask Our
Parenting Expert

Tantrums, shyness, confidence

Ask Our Education Expert
Elizabeth Cook advises

Ask Our Dermatologist
Advice from Dr Bernice Krafchik

... Or Ask Our Members!
Birthdays, headlice, TV-watching

Latest Features: 4-9 Yrs-Old
Topical articles, soapbox rants

Family Finance
Pocket money, investing for the future

Primary School Education
Bullying, after-school activities

Your Child's Safety
Where to find a good babysitter

4-9 Yrs: Discussions
Share solutions or just let off steam with other parents... child rearing, working parents, parenting skills, effective attitudes, and more.
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9-13 Year-Olds - Pre-teens

9-13 Yrs: Development
Growing and maturing

Your Pre-Teen's Diet
Eating well, vital nutrients

Emotional Issues
Combating insecurities and boosting confidence

Changes In The Family
Separation, divorce, stepfamilies

House Rules
Lies, smoking, computers and more...

How To Parent Your Pre-Teen
Developing a good relationship

Sex & Relationships
Awkward questions as teens beckon

Pre-Teens:
Siblings

Brothers, sisters, and relationships

9-13 Yrs: Sleeping Habits
Can't sleep? Won't sleep? Here's help

Our Family GP's Archive
Coughs and sneezes

Ask Our Dietitian
Weight-gain, diet, allergies, and hyperactivity

Ask Our Education Expert
Exams, attitudes and motivation

Ask Our Dermatologist
Advice on pimples and pustules

Ask Our Parenting Expert
Bad behaviour, moving abroad

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Staying out late, bad attitudes

Latest Features: 9-13 Yrs
Fascinating facts and figures

Family Finance: Pre-Teens
Saving it and spending it

Your Pre-Teen's Education
Moving up to big school

Pre-Teens: Safety
Where to find a good babysitter

Discussions:
Pre-Teens

They're getting bigger but is their mentality in step with their biology?...
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13+ Year-Olds - Teenagers & Post-Adolescence

Your Teenager's Development
Puberty, pimples, pheromones

Your Teen's Diet
Body images, junk food, encouraging healthy eating

Adolescence & Emotions
Confidence, mood-swings, depressions

Teens: Changes In The Family
Divorce, separation, stepfamilies

House Rules
Music, smoking, drinking, treating the house like a hotel

How To Parent Your Teenager
Listening skills, communication tips

Growing Independence
Making plans and moving out

Sex & Relationships
Responsible relationships

Teens & Their Siblings
Bigger, older... but STILL squabbling?

13+ Yrs: Social Life
Never at home? Out all night?

Our Family GP's Archive
Problems with puberty

Ask Our Dietitian
Low-carbohydrate diets a healthy way to lose weight?

Ask Our Education Expert
Helping your teen make the grade

Ask Our Parenting Expert
Under-age drinking, under-age sex

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Going out, staying out, growing up

Latest Features: Over 13s
The murky world of adolescents

Teenagers & Money
Cashing up for college

Your Teen's Education
GCSEs, AS-levels, NVQs, A-levels

Safety For Teenagers
Online safety and tips

Discussions: Teenagers
Parenting teenagers, puberty, acne, mood swings, smoking, drugs, confidence building... and that's not just the parents!
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Ask Our Experts - Parenting, Education, Health & Nutrition

Our Family GP's Archive
Child health solutions from family GP Sue Morrison

Ask Our Education Expert
Former deputy head Elizabeth Cook, now a lecturer in Early Years Education

Ask Our Parenting Expert
Child psychologist & parenting skills expert Dr Patricia Spungin is here to answer questions about raising your kids
Ask Our Dermatologist
Your children's skin complaints are dealt with by Dr Bernice Krafchik, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Toronto
Ask Our Dietitian
State-registered dietitian David Swain advises on your children's diet and nutritional needs
Guest Expert: Jill Curtis
Author of Does Your Child Have A Hidden Disability?
       
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Ask Our Members - Real Advice From Real Parents

0-1Yrs:
Babies

Baby-sick, boobs and bottles

1-4 Yrs:
Toddlers

Bedwetting, nits, birthday parties

4-9 Yrs:
Primary

Birthdays, headlice, TV-watching
9-13 Yrs:
Pre-teens

Staying out late, bad attitudes

13+ Yrs:
Teenagers

Going out, staying out, growing up
Health & Wellbeing
Vomit, dysmenorrhea, bedwetting, nits and other glamorous topics
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Travels With Your Kids
Take to the skies with your toddler and much more
Just Browsing? Lucky Dip
A fabulous mixed bag of tips and advice. Go on, go on...
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Brothers & Sisters - Developing Better Sibling Relationships

1-4 Yrs: Brothers & Sisters
New baby on the way? How will your toddler react?

4-9 Yrs: Brothers & Sisters
Helping your children to build strong relationships plus stepfamilies

Pre-Teens: Siblings
Your pre-teen's relationship with brothers, sisters and stepsiblings

Teens & Their Siblings
Bigger, older... but children STILL squabbling? Plus stepsiblings

Ask Our Parenting Expert
Sibling questions from Dr Spungin's archive

Twins, Triplets & More
It's not always easy when you get more than one at once

 

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Child Safety - Avoiding Danger Both Online & Off

Babysitters
Choosing a reliable sitter and practical safety tips...
Online Safety
Chatroom common sense and simple rules to keep your child safe online...
     
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Competitions - Free Entry & Fantastic Prizes To Win

Latest Comps
Great family prizes to win
Winners
Are you one of this month's winners?
     
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Development - Your Child's Milestones From Birth To Adult

0-1 Yrs: Babies
Giggling, crying, attachment, weaning, crawling and walking

1-4 Yrs: Toddlers & Preschool
Growing up, toilet-training, talking, tantrums and more

4-9 Yr-Olds: Primary School
Self-awareness, growing bodies, insecurities and making friends

9-13 Yr-Olds: Pre-Teens
Changing bodies, expanding minds, social lives and insecurities

13+ Yrs: Teenagers
Physical changes, mental growth, friends and romance

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Discussions & Chat

What's New At Raisingkids | Talking Points & In The News | Parent-to-Parent
0-1 Years: Babies | 1-4 Years: Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers
4-9 Years: Primary-School Age | 9-13 Years: Pre-Teens
13 + Years: Teenagers & Beyond | Press Gang | Reviews & Recommendations
Autism & Aspergers | Cerebral Palsy | Eating Disorders
Parents Of Children With ME | Postnatal Depression (PND)
Support For Lone Parents | Help, FAQs & Notices
Chatroom
Opening hours are 8pm to midnight every Tues and Thurs - come and join in!
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Travel - On the move with kids

Holiday Features Stop the sulking,
have a fun holiday
with your teens,
budget tips and how
to relax...
Expert Advice Holidays
during school
term,
homesickness and
more...
Ask Our Members
Great advice on
taking babies
abroad, holiday
destinations, flying
with toddlers...
   
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Education - From Playgroup To University

School Life
PTA, after-school activities, free school dinners and more
       
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Family Finance - Counting The Cost Of Kids

Forward Planning
Save - invest - insure - plan a prosperous future!
Money Matters
Giving up work, reducing fuel bills, going on holiday
Topical Issues
Recent financial stories and how they affects your family
   
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Features - All About Raising Kids

Food & Nutrition
Keep up-to-date with the latest developments about diet.

Financial Features
Money matters - so make sure you're informed

Soapbox
The place for you to make your opinions known

6 Of The Best
All kinds of weird and wonderful facts and figures

Features: Section Index
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Food & Nutrition - Eating Well For A Healthy Diet

Your Baby's Diet
Advice and tips about breast- and bottle-feeding and how to wean

Your Toddler's Diet
Milk, vitamins, gastric flu, veg, diet tips
Your 4-9 Yr-Old's Diet
Vitamins, picky eaters, school dinners

Your Pre-Teen's Diet
What they eat: faddy eaters and picky pre-teens

Your Teenager's Diet
Anorexia, Bulimia and a healthy attitude towards food

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Health & Wellbeing

Ask Our Members
Parents recount their real-life experiences with tips and advice

Your Toddler's Wellbeing
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and more
Toilet-Training
The perils of potty-training and how to phase out nappies

Your Child's Sleep Pattern
You expect sleepless nights from a baby but what about an 11 yr-old?

Ask Our Members...
Vomit, dysmenorrhea, bedwetting, nits and other glamorous topics

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Parenting Skills - Effective Parenting Tips

How To Parent Your Newborn
New baby, new responsibilities - what should you expect?

How To Parent A Toddler
Attention and sense of security is all-important for toddlers

How To Parent Your 4-9 Yr-Old
Lay communication foundations and build your child's confidence

How To Parent A Pre-Teen
Brush up your skills before adolescence begins

How To Parent Your Teenager
Listen to your teenager and get them talking

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Parents' News

Latest Stories
What's going on and how does it affect you?
       
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Autism & Asperger's
Talk to other parents in your situation
Cerebral Palsy
For families & carers of children with this condition
Children With Eating Disorders
Talk to other parents who share your concerns
Parents Of Children With ME
In association with Tymes Trust
Support For Lone Parents
Single? Divorced? Widowed?
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