How parenting became a competitive sport

These days, parenting seems to have become a competitive sport, with people bragging about children’s achievements and continuously comparing them to others. Michael Grose, author, parenting educator and founder of Parenting Ideas, talks about dealing with the many politics of parenting, while still trying to do the very best for our children. Listen to Michael […]

The unexpected joy of watching your child learn to read

Watching my oldest son’s tiny shoulders balance his huge new bag and walk into big school for the first time this year, I prepared myself to say goodbye to all the firsts. His first words, first steps, first foods had all led us this point – and gratefully so – we had a healthy, happy, […]