Parent power: Explaining death and loss to children

Parent power: Explaining death and loss to children

Death and loss are hard to explain to children, so it's no surprise that we often don't know where to start. Here's what parents need to know

Baby signing benefits

Baby signing benefits

Baby signing is a way to open up conversation with your child well before they can talk – and with potential benefits that last from infancy into young adulthood

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How to prepare your child for the 11 Plus entrance exam

Helpful advice ahead of the competitive 11 Plus entrance exams...

Understanding speech and language delay

Understanding speech and language delay

Parents often wonder if their child's development is on track, but one of the most problematic areas is speech and language development. We find out more about the signs to look out for and sources of support and…

Parent power: Imaginary friends and how to handle them

Parent power: Imaginary friends and how to handle them

There's a new family member, only you can't see them. Your child's imaginary friend might be sticking around, so here's what you need to know

Happy parenting: interview with Nadim Saad

Happy parenting: interview with Nadim Saad

Parenting is not child's play, as Nadim Saad would be the first to admit, but his company has strategies and tools that make it a whole lot easier. We find out more

Tune in, turn on – the amazing power of subtitles to boost literacy

Tune in, turn on – the amazing power of subtitles to boost literacy

Turn on the Subtitles (TOTS) is campaigning for what could be a gamechanger for children's literacy. And all it takes is one small adjustment – read on

Parent power: Tackling tiny terrors before they become big phobias

Parent power: Tackling tiny terrors before they become big phobias

Phobias are no fun and, be it spiders, needles, hair washing, dogs or buttons, small children's fears can quickly get out of control. Here's what you can do to help