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Psychotherapist Noel McDermott www.noelmcdermott.net discusses the challenges of fatherhood and why we need to encourage dads to look after their mental health.

Blogger, "Next Best Thing to Mummy", worked as a childminder for 14 years, until ill health forced her to give up. She's been employed as a preschool develoment worker and by the children's centre as a support childminder. Here she shares her advice on dealing with children swearing.

May is officially the National Walking Month. So we thought you might enjoy a selection of top products from our iChild Shop - all specially made to encourage baby's walking.

Having a new baby is a sentimental time for any parent and, as your baby gets older, you want your memories to last a lifetime. Here, Kirsty Prankerd, Managing Director at sentimental keepsake company Write From The Heart, gives us her quick guide to putting together a keepsake box.

Fun activities for children to entertain them over the Easter holidays and to celebrate St. George's Day!

St. George's Day is approaching! We've selected our favourite books and toys from our iChild Shop to help little ones celebrate England's national day. Happy St. George's Day!

The Easter season is approaching! We've selected our favourite crafts and activities from our iChild Shop to keep little ones busy over the holidays. Happy Eastertide!

Blogger, "Next Best Thing to Mummy", worked as a childminder for 14 years, until ill health forced her to give up. She's been employed as a preschool develoment worker and by the children's centre as a support childminder. Here she shares her advice on teaching about stranger danger. (She has also talked about this topic on her own blog.)

Blogger, "Next Best Thing to Mummy", worked as a childminder for 14 years, until ill health forced her to give up. She's been employed as a preschool develoment worker and by the children's centre as a support childminder. Here she shares her experience on dealing with children who bite. (She has also discussed this topic on her own blog.)

We are proud to support Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, and grateful to the Comic Relief Fundraising Lead for writing this great article for our iChild blog.