Parenting advice
How do I stop worrying about my parenting skills being judged?
Q: MY daughter was born at the start of the pandemic, and now restrictions are easing I'm frightened other parents will think I've not looked after her properly during lockdown.
Tips on encouraging tweens to stop trying to be so grown-up
SPURRED on by the toxic combination of marketing, media and peer pressure, many children are growing up too fast and trying to behave like adults, when they’re very definitely still children and should be enjoying playing and having fun.
10 ways to help kids avoid tooth decay according to dentists
ALL parents love to see a great big toothy grin on their children’s faces – but that gorgeous smile needs looking after.
Are you a pushy parent? Eight signs you could be driving your child too hard
IT’S normal to want your children to succeed and most parents will go to great lengths to help them do well.
Ask the expert: How should I deal with my toddler’s tantrums?
Q: WHEN my three-year-old has a tantrum I often end up shouting back at her.
Ask the expert: How can we tell our young children that their daddy is dying?
Q: MY HUSBAND has been diagnosed with terminal cancer – how can we talk to our young children about what’s going to happen to him? A: Jenni Thomas, a family support adviser at the Ruth Strauss Foundation (ruthstraussfoundation.
5 clever hacks to make parenting a bit easier
IF THERE’S any way to make looking after a baby or toddler a little easier, most mums and dads will grab it with both hands.
Rachel Riley: We’ll have to learn to be parents in the real world once the pandemic’s over
MATHEMATICIAN and Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has loved her first year of being a mum – despite the pandemic restrictions.
Ask the Expert: What can I do with the kids that’s screen-free, natural and fun?
Q: MY YOUNG children are bored of going to the park – how can I get them off their screens and doing more natural things? A: Ghillie James, co-author of The Little Grower’s Cookbook, says: “You’re not alone.
How parents can help young people who feel ‘different’
CHILDREN don’t usually like to be different from their friends – but as we’re all unique, it doesn’t take much for them to feel like they don’t fit in.