Cartridge World and the school programme
We have been running the School Programme now for three years. The idea behind the programme is to help our environment and the school. The student, the teacher, the concerned
Baby bottle alert
Scientists have warned parents putting warm milk in plastic bottles could have a harmful effect on their children. A study showed that heating the plastic bottles or filling them with
Stop targeting our kids!
Two-thirds of parents aren’t aware that junk food manufacturers are using internet games to target children, according to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC). Half
Toilet training, naturally
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Suzy Turner has lived in Portugal for 22 years and works as a freelance writer. As well as putting pen to paper for The Resident’s parenting
2007 top baby names
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Last year, and for the 13th year running, Jack topped the list as the most popular boys name in England and Wales. Grace was the most
Improving parenting skills
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Considered to be one of the best countries for raising children, Sweden is aiming to improve its record yet again by offering even more classes to
TV raises kids’ blood pressure
ANOTHER US study has shown that children who watch too much television have a higher risk of developing blood pressure problems. Children who watched four or more hours of TV
When Harry hit Sally
By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@portugalresident.com CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOUR is what Andrea Clifford-Poston hopes parents will explore in her new book When Harry Hit Sally, Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour. It is a path
Beware cheating students
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com THE BRITISH government is angry at a new product aimed at helping students cheat their way through exams. The Canadian ExamEar is a tiny receiver which
Bonding over books
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com READING IS a fundamental part of society and encouraging children to do it as young as possible is highly recommended. Even when babies cannot understand what