If you're thinking of having children or you have little ones already...there's one thing you know for sure - you need help. You need The Little Things.Covering all the major milestones and concerns, Antonia Kidman takes a firm but fair view as she interviews the experts and extracts the latest professional advice, important basics and some good old fashioned commonsense.
Issues Affecting Parents of 6-12 Year Olds
EPISODE 1 - Keep 'Em Busy
We look at the essential role that free time and unstructured play contributes to development. Comments also from award winning children's author Andy Griffiths.
EPISODE 2 - School Daze
From choosing the right school for your child to building your child's motivation in the classroom and at home. Important issues such as school care options, non-academic school activities and general study tips.
EPISODE 3 - Staying Alive
Issues of health and safety such as sex and drug education, stranger danger and bicycle safety are the focus of this episode.
EPISODE 4 - Oh Behave!
What parents can do to help their children through the challenges of behavioural and developmental issues.
EPISODE 5 - Food, Glorious Food
Everything you need to know about food and your family, from good nutritional guidelines for growing bodies to vegetarianism for kids..
EPISODE 6 - All in the Family
The concept of family - what it is, why it's such an important part of our lives.
EPISODE 7 - Taking Charge
We look at letting the little ones into the wide world, and assuming responsibility on issues of pocket money, pets, clothes and grooming.
EPISODE 8 - What About Us?
One for the parents about the parents. How best to minimise the stresses of bringing up a family?