Co-sleeping: yes or no? Experts weigh in on the pro and cons of sharing a bed with your children

As Alicia Silverstone reveals she still sleeps with her 11-year-old son, we look at the practice of bed-sharing with kids

06 Sep 2022

Your kids are smarter than you think – here's how to talk to them about all the bad things in the world

With the Ukraine invasion raging, Covid lurking and cost-of-living pressures rising, young people are picking up anxieties from social...

14 Apr 2022

When kids get arthritis: here’s what causes it and how to treat it

It’s called the ‘old people’s disease’ but joint inflammation in children is common. Here’s what causes it and how to treat it.

23 Jul 2021

Why lockdown has made it so much easier for kids to be exposed to porn – and what you can do as a worried parent

As more kids are exposed to pornography online – sometimes accidentally – we offer advice to worried parents.

28 May 2021

Are you making one of these 7 common parenting mistakes?

Some things that parents do with the best of intentions can actually harm their child’s self-esteem. Here are eight parenting traps to...

18 May

Where do you stand on the chore list for children that’s dividing the internet?

Cooking dinner, changing light bulbs, trimming hedges, ironing clothes . . . would you expect your tween to do these tasks? According to...

29 Jan 2021

Children are often poisoned by household products — here’s what you should lock away

If your child has been poisoned, call a poison info center first.

15 Jan 2021

5 brilliant safety apps that allow you to remotely control your child's cellphone

Worried that your kids are spending too much time on their phones? These parental control tools can help.

01 Dec 2020

Playtime during the pandemic: how to put some of the fun back into life for your kids

Kids are returning to school but they’re having to learn restrictive new rules about social distancing – here’s advice on putting some of...

28 Aug 2020

Teach your kids that trying your best is better than coming out on top

Teach children that trying your hardest is more important than always coming out on top

17 May

How to deal with an anxious child

The new school year is officially in full swing but getting back into the groove might prove a bit difficult for your little one.

10 May

Easter family fun: Creative crafts to try with your kids

Unleash creativity in your home with these simple craft and decorating ideas for kids and adults alike.

29 Mar

Here’s how to help your kid make school cool

Check out our tips to make their transition easier and get them feeling cool for school.

11 Jan

Is your child struggling to make friends? Here’s how you can help them

Making chums comes more naturally to some than to others. Here’s how to help your child socialise.

11 Jan

Get your kids organised for the school year!

The school holiday has ended and reality is sinking in – it’s bye-bye beach, hello books.

15 Feb 2021

Here's how to get the kids involved with chores

Let your kids ease your load around the house – it’s good for them!

14 Aug 2020

Raising resilient kids: here’s how to help your children cope with ease during the lockdown

There’s the stress of being cooped up during lockdown, the pressure of keeping up with schoolwork at home and the fear and anxiety...

13 Aug 2020

Help your kids cope during the lockdown

Lockdown is a confusing, even distressing time for children. Here’s advice on how to tackle it whatever their age.

11 Aug 2020