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My kids won’t eat veggies!
Some kids can feel a little put off by green foods. But fear not! With a few little tricks, you can help your child...
Top tips for reducing sibling rivalry
Firstly I am a parent – just like you – and my children squabble. As a doctor I have witnessed thousands of siblings...
World leading STEM Education for kids at home
STEM Punks online learning platform for kids to learn STEM at home continues to be hugely popular. The award winning...
Strategies to support your children during COVID-19
It's an incredibly difficult time to be a parent. Amanda Grehan, Kids Helpline Specialist, shares her strategies on...
Clever discipline methods for kids that TOTALLY work!
If you’ve used up your Supernanny-esque ‘naughty spot’ quota and the usual ‘I’ll count to THREE!’ has zero impact,...
How an octopus can help kids cope with COVID19
As we collectively take the first tentative steps back to school after the COVID-19 lockdown, families are feeling...
What scares children at night?
A creak on the floor, a shadow on the wall, a half opened cupboard door; children find a way to conjure the scariest...
Why does being human complicate happiness?
Our human experience is simple, and yet being human is excruciatingly complex. We have opposing forces within us, and...
Imaginative play – should we set boundaries?
Does your child have a vivid imagination that lands them in ‘trouble’? During my thirty years as a primary school...
Early Literacy: What is it, and what do I do?
The phrase ‘early literacy’ pops up a lot in the parenting world. Because it sounds like something to do with school,...
The new book designed to help kids who worry
Author Rick Foster has created a picture book to help young kids who worry and guide them in processing anxiety. The...