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Gentle parenting is over – it’s time to say ‘no’ to your child, according to experts

IN FOCUS: As more parents than ever complain that schools are all too strict, Charlotte Cripps talks to authors and professors, many of whom think the problem isn’t in the schools – it’s that there aren’t enough rules at home

The Independent UK · Apr 22

The perfect day for parents: how to keep kids healthy and happy – without neglecting yourself

Having a routine but not overplanning, getting them involved with chores and making sure you have time just for you can all help you stop being overwhelmed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

Supernanny at 20: Is the naughty step out of date or do we still need Jo Frost’s help?

The Noughties phenomenon saw childcare guru Jo Frost swoop in to teach parents at the end of their tether how to take back control and discipline their wayward children. After the TV show celebrated its 20th birthday in July, Helen Coffey asks the experts whether these strict methods still pass muster

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024

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4 ways to help your teen handle boredom over the summer holidays (#3 could be life-changing)

When cries of 'I'm bored' is like nails across a blackboard

GoodToKnow · Jul 18, 2024

The biological reason teens don't listen to mums, says a study (and what you can do about it)

They're not tuning you out on purpose, it's just science

GoodToKnow · Jul 13, 2024

Parenting teenagers as difficult as raising a baby according to experts - but would you go to 'teenatal' classes?

Experts believe raising a teen is just as demanding as caring for a baby. They've opened discussions for parents of teens to have the same benefits as when they first gave birth.

GoodToKnow · Jul 9, 2024

Have you heard of demetrescence? It's the second transition as a mother when your kids become teens and here's the important reason why we all need to know more about it

You might not have heard of demetrescence but if you're a mum of teens, you could already be going through it. Experts share insight into this life transition.

GoodToKnow · Jun 29, 2024

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Helping your teen with heartbreak - what to do (and 8 things not to say) by a teen development expert

How to support your teenager through a break-up, from what NOT to say to what teens tell us is important

GoodToKnow · Jun 28, 2024

How independent should a teenager be? There's no clear answer - but here are 7 expert tips to encourage it (while still keeping them close)

Research shows that the area where children are allowed to roam freely away from their home has shrunk by 90% since the 1970s

GoodToKnow · Jun 22, 2024

Are pushy parents monsters or deliverers of potential?

Tennis star Emma Raducanu insists she’s lucky to have pushy parents despite years of resentment – and the returns are self-evident. Charlotte Cripps asks why one-track-minded parents are so vilified

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

“I can’t make her do anything, she just wants to laze around all day” - Teen expert shares why the belief 'teenagers are lazy' is a myth and how understanding this might help your relationship

Teen expert shares the top 5 myths about teens and tweens and why they're 'simply not true'

GoodToKnow · May 22, 2024

Why is it important that children learn about gender identity? We ask the experts after Rishi Sunak declared 'schools should not teach about the concept'

New guidance is set to say that children under the age of 13 will not be taught about contraception, sexually transmitted infections and abortion either

GoodToKnow · May 16, 2024

Smacking was just what happened if you got lippy - I smacked my children and regret it; a ban would have stopped me

As children's doctors call for a smacking back in England and Nothern Ireland, one writer says the debate is absurd

GoodToKnow · Apr 18, 2024

Puberty: What it means and what to expect for boys and girls

Boys and girls both go through puberty, but what are the differences and what are similarities?

GoodToKnow · Apr 7, 2024

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GoodToKnow · Jan 12, 2024

“This is not the answer” – why the latest government scheme to increase school attendance has enraged parents, and we totally get it

The national initiative aims to enhance school attendance through hubs and a mentor pilot programme

Manchester Evening News · May 22, 2023

How much sleep kids need and why parents should stop forcing them to have longer

Parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith says too many families try to force kids to have more sleep than they need

GoodToKnow · May 19, 2023

I hate playing with my 4-year-old, am I a bad parent? Two experts answer all

Many parents struggle to play with their young kids, and it's okay... normal even. We speak to the experts to get the low down on how to navigate this time

GoodToKnow · May 12, 2023

Potty training rights: Why schools can't demand your child is potty trained by the time they start

Parenting expert lifts the legal lid on the controversial issue millions of kids will face this autumn

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

A question to keep parents up at night: whether to allow their children into their bed

Christina Ricci’s comment that she frequently shares a bed with her eight-year-old son has led to a debate about co-sleeping: should kids be kept firmly in their own rooms, and can you stop them climbing under your duvet even if you don’t want them to?

Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022

How to approach the Queen's death with your children as expert says honesty is key

Sarah Ockwell-Smith has shared her advice for talking to your children about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as she says it's important to be 'honest and accurate'

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022

What it really means to be a dad in 2022

There is no longer pressure to be the main earner, while two thirds say there is a much more important role to play

GoodToKnow · Jan 10, 2019

Worried your teen has stopped talking to you? Experts share five reasons why this is 'to be expected' and what you can to help them

Navigating the teenage years can be tricky - so we asked the experts for their advice on how best to handle common struggles when dealing with teens

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