At what stage should we let our children make mistakes and stand on their own two feet? Madonna King and Professor Alan Ralph discuss letting go of your children. …
Children and lying
We all want to be able to trust our children, so teaching them about honesty is a good place to start. While many parents may worry about their young child’s tendency to tell fibs, Professor Matt …
Talking to your child about death
Talking to your young children about death might seem a difficult conversation, but experts warn against leaving it to the last moment. It’s hard to have all the answers for children when someone …
Managing homework
Homework can be a battleground for parents as families dispute the when, where and how much of schoolwork at home – so how do you get the balance right? …
Children and advertising
It’s estimated that children will see 350,000 commercials before they finish high school, and it’s important that they’re capable of viewing those ads with a critical eye. While many parents might …
Stranger danger
During infancy, babies may instinctively exhibit an alarmed reaction to people they’re unfamiliar with, but older children may not be so cautious. “It’s important to educate our children in a way …
