Metal detectors in UK schools
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com AIRPORT-STYLE metal detectors are to be installed in a number of secondary schools across the UK. Details of the scheme are emerging as the Home Secretary,
Caffeine increases risk of miscarriage
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com PREGNANT WOMEN who consume caffeine are increasing their risk of miscarriage, according to new research. Over 1,000 pregnant women in their early 20s were studied and
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
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
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
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
Wasting police time
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com A COUPLE in the UK called the police when their eight-year-old daughter refused to go to bed. At 3am, officers were called to the house in