Behaviour

Many babies suck their thumbs or use a dummy for comfort. Sometimes, however, the habit becomes so well established that several years later, the...

Dealing with aggressive teen behaviour can be difficult for patterns. This article offers parents basic information on observing their teen’s...

Every year hundreds of thousands of UK students play truant. The government has recently spent over £1 billion trying to tackle the issue but little...

Self esteem is a gift parents give to their children. This article advises adults on traits displayed by children and teens with high and low self...

At some time every parent will need to discipline their children. This article describes popular methods of discipline, and points for parents to...

Parents of hyperactive children or those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are...

By the time they are teenagers, and often before, our children have probably been given the opportunity to experiment with drugs. As parents, we know...

According to the public health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), as of 2005, 450 UK children began smoking everyday. What is more, almost...

Over 100,000 British teens runaway from home each year and this number only rises when missing teens are added. This article offers basic...

Even though they may act tough teens still need a lot of support before they will believe in themselves. Whether it’s getting organised, trying out...

Many children display signs of shyness. This article offers advice on easing shy children through social situations, and offers tips to parents on...

Though the overwhelming majority of teens are usually good kids, every last one of them is capable of displaying rebellious behaviour on occasion....

It is the goal of most parents to raise happy, cooperative children. Cooperative kids are a pleasure to be around and typically enjoy both social and...

Watch a group of children playing anywhere in the world and you can pick out the ones raised by polite parents. They say please when they ask to...

Parents may not be able to make their children happy, but they can certainly raise their children to be healthy, confident and resilient. This...

Children who are polite, helpful, cooperative, and know how to control themselves are a pleasure to be around. Teaching their children to be well...

Discussing ground rules with your teenager will help everyone in the family understand what is expected of them. This article highlights common...

One of the most common guidelines foisted upon new parents is the old adage "Sleep when baby sleeps." Which is fine, if baby sleeps. If baby...

Many children exhibit behavioural problems due to frustration. This article describes common behavioural problems exhibited by children and teens,...

On average teenagers need about eight to 10 hours of sleep each night, but when they don’t get this it can cause all sorts of problems, including...

We all want to raise polite, well-mannered children who readily share their belongings with others. As any parent will tell you, however, sharing...

Most children are subjected to a little lighthearted teasing every now and then. Sometimes, however, that teasing becomes mean spirited and...

Waking in the middle of the night from a bad dream can be very frightening for children. Nightmares, although a perfectly normal part of childhood,...