parenting - family life

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perfectionism

Is your child paralysed by perfection? Here’s what’s really going on and how you can help her.

safe at home

A dad and his 10-year-old daughter have differing thoughts on sleepovers.

the glow of happiness

The true measure of success is happiness - yours and your family's.

the pros and cons of gaming in the digital world

To keep our children safe in the virtual playgrounds where they now play, we need to know as much as we can about the online activities they’re engaged in

Table Talk

Eating and sharing together around the dinner table helps children develop vital life skills.

Empowering women to manage their own financial security and future

Financial savviness is not part of our school curriculum, and as women we are often left to our own devices when it comes to understanding savings, debt, investments and other crucial money matters

Have you calculated the cost of not taking a family holiday?

Is the cost of taking a holiday deterring you from taking your family on a well-deserved break? Let’s face it: holidays can be expensive and the more children you have, the higher the price tag. But, what if I told you the cost of not taking a family holiday is much higher than not?

All I want for Christmas is everything - help for parents with ADHD

Once upon a time, a new purchase required a trip to the shops, cash in the bank and a dead-set decision. But online shopping has changed the game. A few clicks, a credit card and easy returns means shopping is simpler than ever. Not only are e-commerce sites everywhere, their smart advertising follows you from browser to inbox, targeting you with discounts on the very pair of shoes you’ve been admiring.

Your pre-holiday checklist

Before you pack your bags and break out the Easter eggs, take a little time to make sure that your hard-earned and precious items are correctly insured and secure while you’re away.