Parenting
Playground politics for adults
Bullying, telling tales and tight-knit cliques are all part of school life — and that’s just the mothers. Clinical psychologist Dr Stephen Briers offers advice on how to navigate the schoolyard
The secret world of children’s friendships
They are the key to a happy and successful life, so learning how to make friends is a vital skill. Parents can help, but not in the way they think, says Viki Wilson
Teen drama
The recklessness, rage and moody spells of adolescence may be down to the fact that the brain has yet to fully develop, says David Servan-Schreiber
Brood awakening
Having children affects how our brains develop, and forces us to learn flexibility and new skills. David Servan-Schreiber explains why bringing up a child can be the best therapy
Develop your child’s curiosity
Part of the magic of childhood is the ability to get lost in the worlds of imagination and discovery. What’s more, says Emma Cook, nurturing our children’s curiosity will strengthen our bond and help them grow
Do children make us happy?
We like to think that having children will bring us joy and a sense of wellbeing, but a growing body of research suggests that isn’t so. So when it comes to parenting, where have we gone wrong? Emily L Baker looks at the evidence
When they leave home
When your children grow up and move out, you can lose your sense of identity. Don’t let yourself go, says Anna Moore
Why won’t parents just say no?
Louise Chunn believes that parents do f*** up the next generation, but not in the way we used to think