Best of the Web: Watch the ‘Reverse Selfie’ video addressing the pressure on teens for the perfect image, and more…

The video shining a light on the unhealthy pursuit by teens of the perfect image, when a child becomes the family scapegoat, and outcry over Instagram for Kids.

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Girls at 10 are the new teens: our interview with Ten-ager author Madonna King

In her new book, Madonna King finds the transition from childhood by girls is happening earlier than ever before. She tells Shane Green what parents need to know.

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Why Emotional Intelligence matters, and how we can develop it in our children

In the first of a four-part series, Brett Borbely explores the importance of Emotional Intelligence in shaping our relationships, and how it can help us build successful lives.

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Ready, set, go: Ways to set your child up for an active lifestyle

Parents have a critical role to play in encouraging healthy habits for kids that will last a lifetime, writes Kim Bate. She gives her tips for parents on supporting an active lifestyle.

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How perfectionism hurts our girls

As part of our Best of The Parents Website series, Shane Green looks at the growing awareness of the dangers posed by perfectionist thinking by girls, in this feature first published in 2016.

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How movies and books can help you discuss consent with teens

Young people learn about relationships through the media, and may absorb ideas subconsciously. Elizabeth Little discusses how we can help them interrogate what they are seeing and reading.

Opinion

Best of the Web: Three ways families can restore their digital health, and more

A new study confirms our overuse of screens, the impact of ultra-thin dolls on kids' body image, and using business skills to improve your parenting time.

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The Bonsai Student: How over-parenting limits your child’s potential

In her latest book The Bonsai Student, Dr Judith Locke offers strategies for over-involved parents to pull back, and encourage responsible, resilient and ready students.

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How we can build optimism in uncertain times

In these challenging days, it's easy to despair. Deborah Trengove explains how we can all embrace optimism, with 'above the line' thinking.

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