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Parenting Archive
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Victory on parental controls
Posted on January 5, 2013 | No CommentsGovernment drops plans for default ISP parental controls -
Out and about with little ones
Posted on November 21, 2012 | No CommentsTop three tips for enjoying getting outside with little ones... -
Access to information – an essential part of parenting
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 11 CommentsOver the last month I have been forced to confront a new emerging reality. One where parents, and women in particular are unable to access information and support on birth, and parenting because of telephone, website and internet adult-content blocks and censorship. -
![Every child aged between five and 16 is entitled to a place at a state school and most parents choose this option. These are government funded and so are free […]](http://katherine.teknohippy.net/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Education Choices Pt 2a: State School")
Education Choices Pt 2a: State School
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsEvery child aged between five and 16 is entitled to a place at a state school and most parents choose this option. These are government funded and so are free […] -
Education Choices Pt 2b: Independent School
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsIndependent Schools are privately owned and run. Since they are not state funded they are primarily funded by fees paid by parents. Educational approaches: The independent sector covers a range […] -
![Some parents choose to educate their children themselves, outside school. This may be their their first choice, because they want to take responsibility for the education themselves and allow their […]](http://katherine.teknohippy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/a-real-option-115x115.jpg "Education Choices Pt 2c: Home Education")
Education Choices Pt 2c: Home Education
Posted on August 23, 2012 | No CommentsSome parents choose to educate their children themselves, outside school. This may be their their first choice, because they want to take responsibility for the education themselves and allow their […] -
Babywearing blogs
Posted on October 23, 2011 | 2 CommentsTo celebrate International Babywearing Week - here are some blogs on babywearing. -
The warm heart of my family
Posted on August 13, 2011 | No CommentsReading the latest The Parental Intelligence Newsletter I came upon this article that struck a cord with me - Why African Babies Don't Cry by J. Claire K. Niala. -
Learning Trust, Trusting Learning conference 2011
Posted on June 12, 2011 | 2 CommentsAutonomous home education conference in London -
Inspirational books
Posted on April 20, 2011 | No CommentsThe right book can be a real source of support and help you feel confident in your choices, but reading the wrong ones can make you feel frustrated and a bit of a failure. As every parent and baby is different you need to take what works for you, and supports you. Here are books that have inspired other parents.