#raising-kids - parenting

Toddler dies after falling from balcony in New York
3 hours ago Top Story

Toddler dies after falling from balcony in New York

Flashcards and fancy educational toys are not as effective as good old-fashioned playtime
3 weeks ago

Flashcards and fancy educational toys are not as effective as good old-fashioned playtime

Mum confession: Saying goodbye to another school year is bittersweet for parents
4 weeks ago Top Story

Mum confession: Saying goodbye to another school year is bittersweet for parents

Mum confession: I keep this note on my fridge to help me be the mum I want to be
1 month ago Top Story

Mum confession: I keep this note on my fridge to help me be the mum I want to be

Less buying, more being: 11 small ways to really connect with your child
1 month ago Top Story

Less buying, more being: 11 small ways to really connect with your child

This Mother's Day we're asking, where is this "village"we were promised?
3 months ago

This Mother's Day we're asking, where is this "village"we were promised?

I have an open door policy for my children's friends at our house – and here is why
3 months ago

I have an open door policy for my children's friends at our house – and here is why

Parents are loving this simple technique to help feel more connected to their kids
5 months ago

Parents are loving this simple technique to help feel more connected to their kids

How to get your child to behave - without time-outs, shouting or bribery
5 months ago

How to get your child to behave - without time-outs, shouting or bribery

Raising boys: The beautiful words every boy mum needs to hear
6 months ago

Raising boys: The beautiful words every boy mum needs to hear

Dads are more attentive to baby girls – and there is a reason for it
6 months ago

Dads are more attentive to baby girls – and there is a reason for it

This mum's chore chart for her kids is being praised as 'life changing' by other parents
8 months ago

This mum's chore chart for her kids is being praised as 'life changing' by other parents

'Soak it all in' – the words on enjoying time with your kids that will hit you hard
9 months ago

'Soak it all in' – the words on enjoying time with your kids that will hit you hard

Mum sparks debate after admitting her daughter's needs come after her and her partner's
9 months ago

Mum sparks debate after admitting her daughter's needs come after her and her partner's

Parents spend up to three whole hours negotiating with their kids every week
9 months ago

Parents spend up to three whole hours negotiating with their kids every week

'End on a high' – the one simple rule to follow for successful playdates
9 months ago

'End on a high' – the one simple rule to follow for successful playdates

The eye-opening reason children benefit from sitting down for family dinners
10 months ago

The eye-opening reason children benefit from sitting down for family dinners

Don't ask your kids if they had a good day at school — try this instead
10 months ago

Don't ask your kids if they had a good day at school — try this instead

Flashcards and fancy educational toys are not as effective as good old-fashioned playtime
3 weeks ago

Flashcards and fancy educational toys are not as effective as good old-fashioned playtime