Three questions about photo consent you need to ask your kid’s childcare or school
Many childcare centres and schools will take a photo of your child playing or learning and send it to you during the day. Here’s what you need to know to protect your kid.
Tried and tested ways to survive long-distance car trips with children
A few things can make the difference between a long-distance car trip being a living nightmare and mostly tolerable—even enjoyable.
There are only four things children under five should be drinking. Can you guess which four?
Think 100 per cent fruit juice is fine? Think again.
11 things that will ensure a positive attachment with your child
Here’s a list of practical things that each person in the family can do to nurture a strong and healthy attachment with a new addition.
7 surprisingly countercultural parenting tips that work
“It takes a village to raise a child,” so goes the African proverb. But what if that village, including schools, peers, media and the culture at large, goes strongly and blatantly against your principles?
Can you mix medicine with milk for toddlers?
You may have tried one or all of these strategies when trying to get your child to take medicine, but experts are warning against them.
Reading aloud tips and FAQ
There are numerous benefits of reading aloud. Here’s how to create the most treasured hour in the day for you and your kids.
25 best read-aloud books
Read-aloud books for bedtime, to teach about being kind and strong feelings, and even books for older kids. (Plus a free printable!)
What children of all ages really need
All levels of play help to develop social-emotional competence and teach children how to interact with adults and peers. So when it comes to what children of all ages really need, the answer is: Play.
Free Printable: How to give money to kids in 6 simple steps
A 6-step guide for giving your children pocket money: Free to download in a handy format.
Why you should send your child to preschool
Early learning services such as preschool can be one of the best things parents can do to support their child’s development. Here’s why.
Cold over? You still need to do these 6 things
Before you heave a sigh of relief that your child’s illness is finally over (again), be sure to do these things to reduce their chance of falling ill again.