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If you die - who will look after your children? Sep 21, 2012: David Hodgson, Partner, Family Dept, Fisher Meredith LLP discusses what you should do to protect your chidlren if you die early.

School places – how to appeal Feb 27, 2012: Local authorities start sending out their decisions regarding the allocation of school places for September 2012 on 1 March. So what do you do if your child has not been allocated a place in the reception or secondary school of your choice? Associate solicitor Laura Berman gives her advice.

My Child Won't Eat! by Carlos González Feb 24, 2012: Subtitled How to enjoy mealtimes without worry, this excellent and sensible book, My Child Won't Eat! by Carlos González and published by Pinter & Martin should be on every new parent's bookshelf, writes Anne Coates.

Pre-exam insomnia Jan 6, 2012: A concerned parent asks Anne Coates, "What do you recommend for an 18 year old who cannot sleep near the exams and it's affecting his concentration?"

How to be an authoritative parent Mar 6, 2011: Research has shown that authoritative parenting produces the best results for our children. Here Anne Coates gives her top ten tips on how to become an authoritative parent.

Anti-Bullying Week 2010 Nov 15, 2010: From 15 to 19 November schools throughout the UK will be involved in highlighting anti-bullying strategies, an opportune moment for parents to read Lyndhall Horton-James' book: Raising Bullywise Kids published by The Soaring Phoenix.

School parents' evenings Oct 13, 2010: Whether your child has just started school or is in the sixth form, parents' evenings can be daunting and unsatisfactory. Read Parenting Without Tears' top ten tips to get the most from your school meetings.

Improving legal recognition for grandparents Jun 30, 2010: The plight of grandparents unable to see their grandchildren has been highlighted by Nick Clegg. Grace Parker-White, Senior Associate, Stevens & Bolton LLP, explains the current situatioon and how it is likely to change.

Finding Quality Childcare Mar 23, 2010: Lucy Lloyd, from the Family and Parenting Institute, explains how parents can find quality childcare solutions.

The nine questions every parent should ask Dec 17, 2009: The experts at the Playwork division at SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, has compiled the nine questions every parent should ask before choosing a registered out of school club or play setting.

Sisters sharing a bedroom Sep 29, 2009: Our two daughters, 12 and 16, share a room but they fight constantly and when they're not doing that they're moaning to us about each other. It would be best if we could separate them but at the moment that's simply not a possibility. I just don't know how to get them to be nice to each other, or even how to get them to leave each other alone. I feel the younger one goes out of her way to upset her older sister, but then I also know that the older one can be horrid to her sister. It's starting to feel like an impossible situation.

Proving paternity Sep 7, 2009: Do-it-yourself DNA kits to test paternity are now available to purchase on-line but, as Katharine Vigus, Senior Solicitor at Mills & Reeve, explains courts are giving proper consideration to "non-conventional" parents.

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