Our children need digital skills to thrive in today’s world – but how do we also develop in them the life skills that can only grow away from the screen?
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How can we prepare our children for High School parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart shares expert advice.
A shortage of healthy touch can effect our wellbeing, and even be psychologically damaging, writes Collett Smart. She shares tips for parents of teens.
Somehow it’s socially acceptable for adults to belittle teens – which only divides us. How can we change the stereotype, and connect with our teens better?
Instead of banning screens, we need to help our tweens find a healthy balance for their gaming and video-streaming time, writes Collett Smart.
Expert tips on how to spot the signs of trauma in your children when they’ve been overexposed to bad news – and how to help them.
Having a baby is totally AMAZING but let’s be honest for a second – it can be kinda scary, mega hectic and ridiculously lovely all meshed into one. There’s so much the books don’t cover and your friends forget to tell you.
Tears streamed down my child’s face. The frustration was clear, but the real issue wasn’t. Was it exhaustion? A misunderstanding? I never figured it out.
If you’re feeling daunted by another year of school lunch-making, these tips from nutritionist and dietitian Cindy Williams will help get you inspired.
My hubby and I are expecting our first baby, and to help get us prepared, I asked some parents for the most valuable gems of advice that helped them.