Wellbeing

Dress-ups, virtual sleepovers and a four-legged friend: Kids talk about life in lockdown

How have young people coped with lockdown? We asked a group of kids from around the world to talk about their experiences. Watch the video here, the first in a two-part series of Kids in Lockdown.

Features

Best of the Web: the viral ad helping parents talk to their kids about pornography, and more…

The viral video from New Zealand helping parents on the issue of kids watching pornography, why it's okay to cry in front of your children, encouraging emotional intelligence in boys, and the new approach to screen to time during COVID-19.

News

Home, not alone: Re-entry

The return to the classroom was meant to be a return to normal. But then it wasn't. Ruairi O'Duil tells of the bumpy ride of re-entry, getting back on course, and the lessons for all of us.

Opinion

Why it’s okay to feel out of control – and why things will get better

We're used to exerting control in our lives, but all that has changed, writes Tim Klein. It's important to acknowledge what's happening.

Opinion

Our super list of great ideas for kids at home

Play the new Science Island game, learn how to juggle, plus fun activities from The Gruffalo books – all new on our updated list of ideas for kids of all ages, curated from around the world.

News

Andrew Fuller: Ideas for moving from stressed to strong

We've been through a lot, and there's more to come. Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller offers some inspiring ideas to help us cope in these trying times.

Features

Best of the Web: Why we all needed Some Good News

How John Krasinski's Some Good News brought joy to our lives, why kids need forts more than ever, Bill Gates gives his book and TV show recommendations, and a podcast with tips on fussy eaters.

News

Home, not alone: How we became Risk-adverse

Getting the board game of Risk seemed like such a good idea, writes Ruairi O’Duil. Then things fell apart.

Opinion

My Tiny Humans: Six things isolation has reminded me

With two tiny humans in the house, isolation is reminding Natalie Moutafis of some important lessons – including children are like puppies, and ‘staying at home’ fun.

Opinion