Help! My teen wants to learn how to drive

"A candidate must be 17-years-old to obtain his or her learner's licence".

06 Jul

'She manipulated me, she starved me and she nearly killed me': Local blogger details experiences with Anorexia Nervosa

With the rise of social media, pressure is being put on the youth to reach unrealistic body goals, making it vital to be informed of...

08 Jul

How to support your teen learner driver

Showing interest in your child's new focus by asking questions and making time to talk them through different driving scenarios is a...

06 Jul

Should I teach my teen to drive or hire a professional?

"It can be an intimate, fun experience should a parent have the patience to teach the child the basics such as clutch control, moving off...

06 Jul

'Am I normal?': Teen girls need help as they navigate sexual self-discovery

Many questions from girls suggested they needed information about desire and experiences of sexual pleasure.

02 Jul

WATCH | 'I've always been a fighter': US man who lost 3 limbs as a teen now surfs and snowboards

This brave triple amputee surfs, snowboards and walked across a stage to receive a university degree 20 years after being told he'd never...

25 Jun

‘How do I clean my penis?’: Here's the answer to this surprisingly common teen question

Here an expert provides a straight forward answer.

13 Dec 2019

Suicide is not an option: Useful ways parents can help their teens

11 Dec 2018

Yes, your child will be exposed to online porn. But don't panic - here's what to do

The most important thing to know is — don't panic! With the right support from you, exposure to porn doesn't need to cause damage.

26 Nov 2020

'Uncompromising and brave': Zulaikha Patel looks back on the moment she made global news

In 2016, 13-year-old Zulaikha Patel helped organise and carry out a silent protest in defiance of her school's discriminatory hair...

15 Apr

'There are so many side effects no one knows': Local teen opens up about her anorexia struggle in newly published e-book

"Eating disorders are not as superficial as wanting to look a certain way, being more attractive or desirable. They are a coping...

09 Mar

Sixty-three per cent of SA parents fear their internet-connected teens might be harassed online

02 Mar

Why are children so much at risk? The impact of Covid-19 on South African youngsters

Dads, too, have had to become much more hands-on than ever, encouraging exercise, helping with homework, or organising games and just ...

26 Feb

Can your under-18-year-old get a tattoo or piercing without your consent?

Most countries impose legal age limits on tattooing and body piercing, requiring parental consent below certain age thresholds. It is...

03 Feb

Giving his teen permission to get a tattoo landed this dad in court

He's been charged with wounding a person with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

02 Dec 2020

Here’s what happens in your teen's brain while they scroll through social media

The link between social media and your teen’s mental health and body image.

23 Nov 2020

Teen girls are three times more likely to experience cyberbullying: Tips to help her cope

There’s no shame in blocking anyone on social media or WhatsApp if they are sending hurtful messages.

30 Oct 2020

5 things teens think their parents should know about matric 2020

12 Oct 2020