Development
Take the challenge and become a word conscious parent
You can help your child develop a rich vocabulary, opening up a world of learning and development, writes Diane Bourke. She offers ideas, from choosing the right picture books to word games.
Dr Judith Locke: When one child shines more brightly than the others
What happens when one child excels in some areas more than their siblings? As Dr Judith Locke explains, we can help children to feel good about themselves regardless.
Your child’s champion: Ways to be an effective parent advocate
Parents whose child has additional needs may need to advocate for the support they need. Dr Deborah Trengove explains what you can do.
Best of the Web: Supporting the big jump up to secondary school, and more
Maggie Dent's tips on helping kids starting secondary school, the latest survey on teens' attitudes to sexual health, and how a dog can enrich family life.
The best of The Parents Website 2022
From how to help teens beat the procrastination trap to a brave parenting experiment in banning TV, we've selected our 'best of' articles from the past year.
Best of the Web: Michelle Obama on mum guilt and her golden parenting rules, and more
The former First Lady on raising a family in the White House, what to tell your kids about Santa, and life lessons for young people from surfing.
Best of the Web: Why you should be a jellyfish parent, and more
The advantages of being flexible like a jellyfish, the benefit of ‘risky’ playgrounds, and how mud boosts immune systems.
How to navigate life: A guide for you and your teen
Trying to make decisions in school – and in life – can feel full of pressure and uncertainty. Natalie Moutafis discovers that there is hope with a new book on finding your purpose.
Best of the Web: How to make small moments of joy, and more
Creating your moments of joy in difficult times, the best way to encourage empathy in teens, and getting the silent treatment from your preppy.