Tag Archives: behaviour

How can you protect your children from attacks by internet trolls?

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Ellen Arnison

The stories lately have been shocking. A few weeks ago 14-year-old Hannah Smith, from Lutterworth, took her own life after being bullied by trolls on the internet. Her father says he had no idea she was suffering until he found … Continue reading →

Posted in Edtech, Safety | Tagged behaviour, bullying, Children, cyberbullying, hannah smith, help, internet, internet safety, online, protecting, schools, suuport, trolls | 1 Comment

Five best parenting books

Posted on June 7, 2013 by mjhansford

The thought of becoming a parent for the first time can fill us with insecurities, which is why one of the first things expecting mums and dads usually do when they discover the good news, is to surf the Internet … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged adele faber, Advice, behaviour, best, Books, development, Doctor, elaine mazlish, equality, feelings, Gina Ford, House of Tiny Tearaways, how to talk so kids will listen, independence, linda eyre, listen so kids will talk, new, older, Parenting, Parents, peaceful, philosophies, Raising Boys, richard eyre, rights, self-esteem, Steve Biddulph, Tanya Bryon, teaching your child responsibility, The New Contended Little Baby Book, The Secret to Calm and Confident Parenting, toddlers | 1 Comment

A shy child: When to push and when to protect

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Ellen Arnison

It is agonising to watch your child’s lack of confidence holding them back. You can see that they clam up, hang back and generally miss out. Certainly you can persuade (or push even) your reluctant child into social situations and … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, School | Tagged awkward children, behaviour, child interaction, conversation, outgoing, overcoming shyness, personality, persuasion, protective, shy, shy child, shyness, social interaction, tips for parents, withdrawn | Leave a comment

Informality in the classroom – Is it a good or bad thing?

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Ananya

I was talking to my friend’s little sister this morning, aged 17, about her experience in her current sixth form on the Isle of Wight. Above other things, what specifically stood out about her conversation, was her annoyance at her … Continue reading →