Development

Parents whose child has additional needs may need to advocate for the support they need. Dr Deborah Trengove explains what you can do.

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.

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.

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.

The advantages of being flexible like a jellyfish, the benefit of ‘risky’ playgrounds, and how mud boosts immune systems.

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.

Creating your moments of joy in difficult times, the best way to encourage empathy in teens, and getting the silent treatment from your preppy.

Emerging from a deep dive into the world of poetry, Diane Bourke celebrates poetry and provides resources to unlock its power for our children.

Low self-esteem can be holding your child back, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. She suggests practical ways parents can help build healthy self-esteem.