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

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...

08 Apr

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

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

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

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

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.

16 Feb

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

16 Feb

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

New report: what lockdown stress is doing to babies and toddlers

If lockdown is hard for adults just imagine what it’s like for children, especially babies and young toddlers?

10 Aug 2020

How to help your matriculant cope with this crazy year

After five years of high school, what an anti-climax! How can the class of 2020 make it through these final crucial months?

08 Aug 2020

‘Corona’ one of the 100 most-searched names for girls

The pandemic has had a huge impact on nearly every aspect of our lives, so it makes sense that not even choosing baby names has escaped...

28 Jul 2020

Home is where the school is: Here’s everything you need to know about home-schooling

If you’ve decided not to send your child back to school this year here’s what you need to know about home-schooling.

24 Jul 2020

Parenting, cleaning and doing the day job: Here’s how to set limits and stay sane

Parenting, cleaning and doing the day job – life in lockdown isn’t easy for moms and dads. Here’s advice on how to set limits and stay sane.

24 Jul 2020

British couple win bid to name their son Lucifer – while some countries have outright banned certain baby names

A UK couple have had a tough time of convincing British authorities to let them name their baby son Lucifer.

23 Jul 2020