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Do your children help around the home?
Laying the table, washing up and tidying the house are just a few of a very long line of chores that we all have to do on a daily basis. All too often parents are doing it alone, but, as members of the household, should the children be expected to chip in too? Camilla Chafer investigates.
Are girls growing up too fast?
A survey by the charity Children’s Society showed that children are most unhappy with their appearance, above confidence, school and family life. Could this be a result of pressure in the media to look older, skinnier and prettier? TheSchoolRun takes a look into the over-sexualisation of young girls.
What are high frequency words?
As your child learns to read and spell they’re likely to bring home lists of words. Moira Holden looks at ways in which you can reinforce the learning of high frequency words at home.
How to help your children set and achieve goals
Reaching the goals we set for ourselves is tricky enough, so how can we teach our children the skills to set their own targets for achievement, and, most importantly, stick to them? Amy Schofield reports.
Raising children: practical parenting advice
Bringing up children is no easy task. Are we doing what is right, or getting it wrong? Liat Hughes Joshi, author of Raising Children: The Primary Years joined us in a webchat to talk about her new book and share her parenting advice.
How to give your child the right kind of praise
We all love praise but some types are more effective than others. Jackie Cosh explains why.
Dealing with lies
White lies, black lies, big lies, small lies, tall tales, porkies, fibs... lies come in all sorts of shapes and guises and there are just as many reasons why children resort to them. Danielle Weekes investigates why children lie and whether dishonesty matters.
Teaching children good manners
Teaching children good manners and giving them plenty of positive encouragement can help children manage their behaviour. Read on to find out how.
How to help your child cope with bereavement
Everyone deals with grief and bereavement in their own personal way, whatever their age or personality. We offer some expert advice on supporting your child and helping them explore and express their grief.
Do school incentives help children learn?
We all want to help children learn, but does offering incentives help them to reach their potential? And is it completely ethical?
How to raise a resilient child
Whether it’s failure to achieve a certain goal, being let down or simply failure to receive something we had our hearts set on, we all suffer knock-backs from time to time and that’s why teaching a child to be resilient is crucial.
Coping with sibling rivalry
Expert Sue Atkins looks at the ways parents can approach their children's relationships, and what a family can do together to build a happy, respectful team.
What is cyber-bullying?
Cyber-bullying is a fast growing phenomenon and can be an extension of bullying in school or can be carried out by complete strangers. We look into its various forms and how you can tackle it.
How to deal with cyber-bullying
Cyber-bullying can be particularly distressing because victims feel the bullies have access to them at all times. We offer some practical ways you can protect your child.
Childhood friendships: should you intervene?
When your child falls out with a friend or seems unhappy with the social aspect of school, what can you do to help and how involved should you get? Danielle Weekes reports.
What to do if your child is bullied
Bullying can completely spoil a child's experience of school and learning – follow this advice to help your child through this difficult experience.
Is your child bullying?
Being told that your child is bullying is very difficult to come to terms with. We offer some expert advice and support on how to cope and help your child.
Your headlice questions answered
Most families have some experience of head lice but do you understand how they spread and how to battle an infestation? Here’s everything you need to know.
Beating headlice: the facts and the fiction
Up to a quarter of UK schoolchildren may have headlice, and more than two-thirds have had nits at least once – so what can parents do to fight them off? We find out.
Headlice myths busted
From playground gossip to ill-informed parents, there are a lot of false beliefs about headlice out there. It's time to set the record straight!
Heads up on headlice
Nurse Consultant Christine Brown shares her advice on how to get rid of headlice – and stop the little beasts coming back.
Childhood meningitis – your need to know guide
We give you the lowdown on the disease and how you can recognise the signs to help protect your child’s health.
Child safety: stranger danger
Keeping children safe is our top priority as parents. But how do we strike a balance between protecting our little ones, and smothering them?
Keeping your child safe on holiday
Take your kids abroad with confidence by following our tips on keeping your child safe on a foreign holiday.
Leaving your child home alone: when is it safe?
At what age can your child safely be left at home while you go out? Read our advice on how to decide, with advice about the legalities in the UK.
Top tips for safety in the sun
When your child is out in the sunshine, in the UK or abroad, they need to be protected. Follow this advice to keep them safe.
Child safety while playing outdoors
Outdoors play is important for children’s development – and great fun. So how can we ensure they stay safe?
Child safety today
How has child safety changed over the years? Are there new risks? We take a look at today’s child safety issues and what you can do to protect your children.
How to teach children road safety
Making sure your child learns all about road safety from a young age is key to preventing accidents later on in life. Follow these tips on ways you can help your little ones learn the basics of staying safe on the road.
Teach your child to cycle safely
Learning to ride a bike (and falling off it) is a normal part of growing up, but some parents are delaying teaching their children to cycle because of safety fears. TheSchoolRun finds out how to teach kids to ride confidently and safely, with tips and advice to get you started.
Safe cycling tips for kids
When your child is ready to cycle unsupervised, it’s important to make sure they know how to be safe on the roads. Here are the steps you need to take.
How to find good childcare
Thinking about which type of childcare will suit your family best? Pacey (previously the National Childminding Association) shares advice for choosing a childminder or nanny.
Walking and orienteering for kids
Walking is something most of us take for granted. But did you know that regularly taking the kids on a walk has some great health and educational benefits? We take a look at what walking could offer your child.
Why relaxation is important for children
With so much going on in their lives, children need to find time to simply unwind, put their feet up, and have some all important 'me-time'. We take a look at the educational and psychological benefits of encouraging children to relax.
Managing eczema at school
With one in five children suffering from eczema, we take a look at how to help your child manage their condition at school.
Walking the school run
Encouraging your child to take to their feet and walk to school has many health, social, and environmental benefits – for the whole family. Put your best foot forward and start the school day with a stroll today!
Tackling childhood obesity through PE
Gaining a good, well-rounded physical education can benefit your child's health and weight for years to come. We take a look at how physical education can help the fight against childhood obesity.
Personal hygiene learning for children
We take a look at some of the important issues surrounding personal hygiene and discover why a clean child is a happy child.
Childhood obesity – what you need to know
In the UK today around one million children under 16 are obese according to the British Medical Association (BMA). Childhood obesity is now referred to as a 'time bomb', but what does this mean for the health of our children?
Recognising Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children
All children have daily rituals and habits, but when they start to become stressful for the child it can be a sign that something isn't quite right. Here’s your guide to identifying OCD.