How to know when your child is ready for school
While there’s no official checklist for school readiness, there are a few traits and behaviours you can look for when it comes to your child starting school.
Children’s books about death and grief—and other major events in their lives
Whether it’s the death of a loved one, introducing a new sibling, moving to a new house or starting school, a picture book can often help ease your preschooler through the transition.
Talking to your children about COVID-19
We can’t shield them from the information, but our resident psychologist suggests ways to steer them away from fear.
Expert formula to building good character in children
Character counts! Psychologist Collet Smart discusses her research on how to teach children character.
6 tips to help you survive grocery shopping with children
Marketing and pricing are the main reasons why our kids are reaching for junk food. Here’s how to shop for healthy food and not succumb to pester power.
Literacy expert: How children learn to write
There is one thing parents can all do at home to ensure their children successfully learn to write—and it’s not as hard as you think.
7 kids’ books about gratitude
From intentional activities and service opportunities to the books we read, we can shine a spotlight on gratitude.
3 books for kids who want to change the world
These are the books you want your kids to read when you realise the future of our world lies in their hands.
Raising kind and confident kids
When raising kids, kindness doesn’t mean weakness. What does it mean to raise a kind yet confident child?
Teaching boys to rescue damsels in distress doesn’t spell the end of feminism
When did rescuing become such a bad thing, something to discourage in our boys?
This is why you don’t need to give your kids your full attention
How can I be a good mother, when I have so much else to do?
5 easy kids activities to do at home
Here are some science experiments for kids you can do at home—all using household items!