Why children should stay in school—and not go on protest marches
Last month, Mums At The Table published the article, “In the footsteps of Greta Thunberg? One mum says yes. Here’s why”. Not everybody agreed. Here’s one reader’s response.
In the footsteps of Greta Thunberg? One mum says yes. Here’s why
Some may criticise kids for illegally taking time off school to protest major social issues, but does the end sometimes justify the means?
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!)
3 skills all kids need—and it’s not what you think
Forget reading writing and maths, these are the three skills your child needs to do well in life.
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.
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.
How to be a good digital citizen
Our children will go online sooner or later, whether we like it or not. The trick, as parents, is to teach them how to be a good digital citizen.
What science says about raising happy, healthy children
Science is beginning to back up what we’ve traditionally believed to be the secret to raising happy, healthy children.