Development
Too much love: helicopter parents could be raising anxious, narcissistic children
Sometimes it's best to let your children be free range.
5 things your child should know before age 5
A 5-year-old is not too young to know how to do these key five things.
How can I wean my children off their new habit of playing 'musical beds'?
Co-sleeping can be lovely at first, but I'm nagged by concern about the long-term consequences.
Don't shame me for letting my daughters wear make-up
The lipstick in question was red – the colour of lust and Satan. Never mind that it’s also the colour of Elmo, Santa and one of the Wiggles.
LOL? BRB? Mum proposes alternative text lingo for parents of millennials
As the parent of three millennials, I pride myself on knowing voice mail is out, texting is in. Small-talk texting is out. Getting to the point is in.
Raising daughters in the #MeToo age
In the wake of the #MeToo revelations, fathers can do much to ensure their daughters are confident enough to take on the world, writes Johanna Leggatt.
Advice
How I'm transitioning along with my transgender child
My son is 14-years-old, and up until recently he was my daughter.
The trials and rewards of raising boys
Boys seemed to me an alien species, maybe that's why I like them.
Behaviour and Discipline
You've tried 'everything' when it comes to bad behaviour? Think again.
In short, as in most cases, 'everything' consists of virtually nothing.
How to move a stubborn 5-year-old from one activity to the next
Believe me, you are not alone in this struggle.
'Generation wuss' put down to over-involved parents
'If you’re brought up in that kind of environment, you’re not really prepared for the real world.'
Puberty
We need to build a herd immunity against the sexualisation of girls
If you have ever seen a group of teens at a party, you will notice a huge difference between the boys and the girls.
The making of men: It's all about belonging
Every young person needs a mentor and a pathway to adulthood. The alternative is a nightmare.
Special Needs
5 of the biggest misconceptions about autism I want people to understand
Talking to people in an open and honest way is the best way to eliminate any stigma.
'A different kind of brilliant': how I embraced my son's Autism diagnosis
A proud Australian mum has just published a book to help her little boy understand more about autism and celebrate his uniqueness.
Dyslexia can be a strength, as my daughter has proved
Victoria Backham's admission that she has dyslexia has helped spread an important message.
Parents, it's okay to 'label' your child with special needs
It may even be good for them.
How to identify, understand and teach gifted children
Gifted students have the potential to be our future Einsteins. But only if we support them to learn in an appropriate way.
Where are all the children with disabilities?
The choice to share our family's story wasn't an easy one, but we're doing it to help others with disabilities.