11 May How to use playtime with your child to navigate difficult family situations Playing as a family is not just a fun pastime but can be an important communication tool
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
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here's how to get the kids involved with chores Let your kids ease your load around the house – it’s good for them!
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...
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.