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Keeping your kids safe online

The internet is a wonderful thing offering unlimited educational possibilities; impressive communication tools and above all lots of fun. As access to the Internet becomes commonplace in most homes it is important that we parents take action to ensure our children’s safety online.
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Why alcohol education matters

by Paul Roberts Wirral’s School Drug Adviser. Many parents worry about their children using drugs. Often the focus is on illegal drugs such as cannabis and ecstasy while alcohol is often overlooked even though this is the drug used most commonly by children and the one most likely to cause them harm.
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I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

Christmas is a time of goodwill, accompanied by a seasonal increase in consumption, that will result in an estimated 3 million tonnes of waste. With a little thought we can limit the impact we have on the environment this Christmas and still have a great time. Having a green Christmas doesn’t mean being a Scrooge! Just follow these simple action points and enjoy yourself.
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Have fun indoors when it’s wet outside

When it’s wet outside and the kids are getting bored and restless it can be very tempting to rely on the TV or games console to keep their little minds amused. Like fast food electronic entertainment is quick, convenient and addictive but in the same way as a junk food diet can lead to poor health, lethargy and obesity so a constant exposure to electronic stimuli can adversely effect your child’s imagination, creativity and spontaneity. So next time you hear the pitter patter of raindrops overhead unplug the computer and try some of these fun indoor activities instead.

Beat those back to school blues

With summer over before it even began; holiday memories fading along with the suntan and the kids suffering from ‘back to school blues’ September can be a pretty gloomy time. One sure fire way to re energise the children is to encourage them to enrol in extra curricular classes or activities such as dance, sports, music or martial arts. This is guaranteed to put a spring back in their step and a smile on their faces but the benefits to you and your family could be even greater. In addition to the obvious enjoyment of developing new skills and making new friends there are a great many other benefits to be had from taking such classes.