Phone network provider EE have warned parents against giving primary school-aged children smartphones in their new guidance regarding screen time - this is why. Whether children and teens should have ...

Are you ready for Back to School season? There's a lot of preparation that goes into getting kids ready to go back to school, both practical and emotional. As well as shopping for their new school ...

In honour of International Stitch Day (yep, that's totally a thing), we dig a little deeper as to why this Disney character is seeing a popularity surge right now. Initially known as Experiment 626 ...

The teen years are a tricky time for parents, not just for the stereotypical attitude, reduced communication and arguments over screen time and homework, but because of the difficulty finding a ...

If you're worried about how safe your kid is when they're on social media, playing games online or shopping via their favourite websites, you're not alone. The dangers to their online privacy and ...

We fear ‘messing up our children’, we worry that they too may one day need therapy due to our parenting fails. But I truly believe this fear, of giving our kids a reason to seek therapy, is harming ...

Let's be honest, some four-year-old are not truly ready for school - even if they were full-time nursery goers - school is a different vibe. Every teacher, TA, classroom and day is different from what ...

While screens get a bad rep, the benefits of screen time do exist. And, as with most things in life, the adage 'everything in moderation' rings true in this case too. We speak to the experts and ...

Slime can be a bit of a hit and miss toy - some children love the gloopy, messy fun, while others hate the fact it sticks to their hands (we have a suitable alternative in our list below). But there's ...

Teenagers need to be given space and opportunity to develop independence and thrive - an educator shares three ways parents can nurture a sense of agency in their teen. Educator Clay Drinko ...

Barbie, the iconic fashion doll launched by Mattel in 1959, has long been a beloved toy for generations of children. However, her exaggerated proportions and glamorous lifestyle have sparked plenty of ...

A neuroscientist suggests the '9-minute theory' helps parents identify when a child needs them the most throughout the day. Find out what it is, and how some are reporting it eases the much dreaded ...