Less than one per cent of toddlers are eating enough vegetables NUTRITION Children and teenagers are still not eating enough fruit and veg. Here are some strategies for parents to encourage youngsters to up their intake. Contains:
Why I was secretly pleased about my child's suspension RELATIONSHIPS At first I was horrified. And then I actually started to see a big positive in all of this. Contains:
Childhood bullying can cause lifelong psychological damage HEALTH AND WELLBEING Bullying isn't just linked to depression and anxiety, it can also lead to more subtle effects such as problems with trust and self-esteem. Contains:
How long are you contagious with gastro? ALLERGIES AND ILLNESS In many cases you may still be contagious long after you've returned to school or work. But there are simple things you can do to minimise the risk of spreading it to others. Contains:
How video games could make us better people TECHNOLOGY There is much hand-wringing about negative effects of video games. But what if they can actually develop the ethics of those who play them? Contains:
Being screen-free made me miserable as a kid, so I let my child watch TV TECHNOLOGY Everyone knew me as 'the kid without TV.' And I can tell you that the only thing worse than too much of a good thing is none at all. Contains:
How to tell your child you’re getting divorced RELATIONSHIPS Telling your children you and your partner aren't going to be together anymore is a significant change in their lives. Contains:
How I came to love one of the most hated characters on kids' TV TV I used to hate Norman Price. But then something weird happened. Contains: