
Let’s talk about sex (with the kids)
Ah yes, the old 'birds and the bees' talk- it's often thought of as the ultimate uncomfortable moment in parenting, but it needn't be. Treating sex education and ongoing...

Please and thank you: how to teach kids manners
One of the most vital jobs we have as parents is to teach our children how to interact...

Anti-bullying week 2023: how can you support a bullied child?
It is heart wrenching knowing that your child is being bullied, and for kids it can be a...
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Parents are instrumental in kids becoming kind, happy individuals, study finds
A research study by the University of Cambridge has found that kids who enjoy loving,...

Survey results: You told us how tough it is to be a dad
In September we asked you a number of questions about how you cope with fatherhood. The...

Dear Debbie: my new stepdaughter doesn’t want me around
Each month our resident counsellor Debbie Pattison responds to a reader query. This...

Body dysmorphia: the growing mental illness in teens
While you're likely aware of the rising problems in young people around anxiety and...

Parenting from prison
Of the 77,000 male prisoners in the UK, many are fathers. So what is it like to parent...

Stuck for words: what you need to know about stammering
It's International Stammering Day on Sunday, a reminder of how many kids suffer from...