Parenting
Best of the Web: The best inspirational TED Talks for teens, and more
A list of must-see TED Talks for your teenager, how one family negotiated pocket money, and ways to involve young children in solving their arguments.
Dr Judith Locke: When one child shines more brightly than the others
What happens when one child excels in some areas more than their siblings? As Dr Judith Locke explains, we can help children to feel good about themselves regardless.
Your child’s champion: Ways to be an effective parent advocate
Parents whose child has additional needs may need to advocate for the support they need. Dr Deborah Trengove explains what you can do.
Best of the Web: Supporting the big jump up to secondary school, and more
Maggie Dent's tips on helping kids starting secondary school, the latest survey on teens' attitudes to sexual health, and how a dog can enrich family life.
All you need for back to school 2023
Heading back to school – or starting school – can create excitement and anxiety for some young people. Here are our most popular articles to help your family navigate this time of year.
Dreaming big: How your teen can reset their sleep cycle for success
Teens need to reset their sleeping times now to be ready for school, writes Andrew Fuller. He gives them a step-by-step guide to make it happen.
The best of The Parents Website 2022
From how to help teens beat the procrastination trap to a brave parenting experiment in banning TV, we've selected our 'best of' articles from the past year.
Best of the Web: The gift of gratitude this holiday season, and more
Why the best gift of all may not be a gift, parenting lessons on how to let go and what happens when you discover your pre-teen is vaping.
Should teens drink alcohol? Ideally, no.
Is your teen asking for a drink? Should you give them just a sip, the whole can, or none at all? Alexandra Aiken, Amy Peacock, Philip Clare and Wing See Yuen share some tips on minimising harm in the real world.