Phone network provider EE have warned parents against giving primary school-aged children smartphones in their new guidance regarding screen time - this is why. Whether children and teens should have ...

Are you ready for Back to School season? There's a lot of preparation that goes into getting kids ready to go back to school, both practical and emotional. As well as shopping for their new school ...

You might recognise 'rough' play as play fighting - this might look like jumping, chasing, pushing, kicking - it sounds harsh, but in reality play fighting - or 'rough and tumble' play - only works ...

The teen years are a tricky time for parents, not just for the stereotypical attitude, reduced communication and arguments over screen time and homework, but because of the difficulty finding a ...

If you're worried about how safe your kid is when they're on social media, playing games online or shopping via their favourite websites, you're not alone. The dangers to their online privacy and ...

“Stop nagging at me to revise!” If you’ve got a teenager taking GCSEs or A-Levels you’ll no doubt know the stress and anxiety of trying to get them to revise, to encourage and support without losing ...

While screens get a bad rep, the benefits of screen time do exist. And, as with most things in life, the adage 'everything in moderation' rings true in this case too. We speak to the experts and ...

Slime can be a bit of a hit and miss toy - some children love the gloopy, messy fun, while others hate the fact it sticks to their hands (we have a suitable alternative in our list below). But there's ...

From Furbys to robot dogs, and puppies to geckos, we round up the best interactive pets for kids. Even though we have included interactive pets in our round up of the best toys for six-year-olds, they ...

A child psychologist has shared what he calls 'the grandparent code,' a list of 12 vital rules for grandparents to follow that can help ensure their relationship with both their children and ...

It began with pester power. ‘I’m the only one in my class with no phone, Mum.’ With that line, my eldest child secured his first iPhone at the tender age of eleven, almost a decade ago. So I welcome ...

Studies have looked into the impact sibling age gaps have on children, and one narrow window was shown to be beneficial for parents and kids. Having a baby is hard work - there's the sleepless nights, ...