Zofia Pawlaczek explains the nature of child abuse (including ugly parent syndrome), particularly in relation to sport, and highlights the importance of sports clubs having child-protection strategies in place at all levels. abuse (including ugly-parent syndrome) is not the prerogative of the parent when it’s directed...
After years of not fitting in, Brooke Lumsden’s son finally finds his feet. Entering the hall, I look around for signs of reassurance. There are only a few children – an upper-primary-age boy practising his spotting, a confident teenager full of rhythm who kicks up his...
Music lessons in early childhood boost development
Pulling the plug was the only way for Penny Nelson to deal with her son’s obsession. It’s time to get off.” “Just a minute...
We are failing our children by limiting their opportunities to learn and develop fundamental movement skills...
15 staycation ideas to help stay away from screen time and get your family fun back these holidays: Take a day trip. Look for fun places to go two hours away from home. Go fruit picking. It’s a great way to educate the kids on...
As we approach the giving season and parents’ thoughts turn to gifts for kids, sharing a home with weapons made of foam still made one mum squirm. Malia Jacobsen investigates Tacoma (USA) mum Emily Waggoner, a former social worker who runs an in-home day care, wasn’t crazy...
After some initial anxiety, Donna Webeck draws the line at forcing her son to write before he is ready. His H appeared more like a spirograph than the eighth letter of the alphabet. On we went for another 10 painful minutes until it became clear I...
Many games begin when I am busy on the computer, on the phone or having a sleep-in. And once they get going it seems very party-pooperish to put a stop to it. ‘Shops’ is one of my pet peeves. This is where the girls gather...
