Parenting

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.

Heading back to school – or starting school – can create excitement and anxiety for some young people. Here are our most popular articles to help your family navigate this time of year.

Teens need to reset their sleeping times now to be ready for school, writes Andrew Fuller. He gives them a step-by-step guide to make it happen.

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.

Why the best gift of all may not be a gift, parenting lessons on how to let go and what happens when you discover your pre-teen is vaping.

Is your teen asking for a drink? Should you give them just a sip, the whole can, or none at all? Alexandra Aiken, Amy Peacock, Philip Clare and Wing See Yuen share some tips on minimising harm in the real world.

With families looking forward to the summer holiday break, it can be surprising when your child shows signs of anxiety. Psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons shares her strategies for supporting the unpredictability school holidays can bring.

The transition to ‘big school’ is not just about the kids but also their parents, Natalie Moutafis discovered. Here she shares her tips on surviving the first year as a school parent.