<![CDATA[ Latest from Goodto in Children ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/children Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:03:16 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "If your Gen-Z kid asks you to go to their job interview, I’m sorry, but you’ve been doing parenting all wrong" - why mums should just say no ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/children/why-i-would-never-go-to-my-gen-z-kid-s-job-interview MeoQrPTy2ZVgk8t4YQAkR8 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:03:16 +0000 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:04:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Charging for playdates: money savvy or rude? I'm a mum of three and here's why I think it's the craziest parenting trend yet ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/charging-for-playdates-crazy-parenting-trend hnTGjpqJq3tjHDy77vJHqJ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:58:59 +0000 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:08:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is body positivity? And how to talk to your teen about it ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/children/what-is-body-positivity 8gASAqJLBXXd3Z8t9rr7ia Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:47:01 +0000 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:47:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 gratitude journals, positivity planners and activity books for teaching kids to process their emotions and manage anxieties ]]> https://www.goodto.com/wellbeing/best-gratitude-journals-and-planners-for-kids z4EtnynUqTWiVuiJqus4s4 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:58:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nearly half of teenagers are concerned about having children - and there are two huge factors making them worry ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/nearly-half-of-teenagers-are-concerned-about-having-children-two-huge-factors-making-them-worry qLyokpcayf7ddPGqZ4wFiF Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:26:18 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:08:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Role modelling, without shame, is a key to success” – 5 steps to stop your kid from whining, according to a parenting coach ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/role-modelling-for-them-without-shame-is-a-key-to-success-5-steps-to-stop-your-kid-from-whining-according-to-a-parenting-coach TdooZTePMGLXLCaS3tPLV5 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:42:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Imagine being asked to speak Spanish if you don't speak it" - here are five phrases to avoid if your kid is mid-meltdown, according to a psychotherapist ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/imagine-being-asked-to-speak-spanish-if-you-dont-speak-it-five-phrasesto-avoid-when-kids-in-mid-meltdown-according-to-phychotherapist nhmmwySRAwKFih5dDYhEQ4 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:04:49 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:09:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two thirds of parents notice negative effects of screen time on their children - here's how make it more positive ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/two-thirds-of-parents-notice-negative-effects-of-screen-time-on-their-children 5WCd9VqfF3b5vBGY9V4Yg5 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:39:33 +0000 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:33:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ This genius hack will help your kids learn to ride a bike without training wheels - and you only need one household item ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/this-genius-hack-help-your-kids-learn-ride-a-bike-without-training-wheels-need-one-household-item SajE3ED9ur6JFwYdhrgTxg Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:55:42 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:10:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Telling your kids white lies to spare their feelings could backfire, according to science ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/telling-kids-white-lies-to-spare-their-feelings-could-backfire-according-to-science RGeuZozZtRX5tK7ieywFNR Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:24:46 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:10:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asking your kid this question could do wonders for their self-esteem – here’s why ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/asking-your-kid-this-question-could-do-wonders-for-their-self-esteem-heres-why ra7RJP8nBqtQieKyY6nRwh Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:23:11 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:43:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t want your kids to grow up too fast? Science says this parenting style is the way to go ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/dont-want-your-kids-to-grow-up-too-fast-science-says-this-parenting-style-is-the-way-to-go evL6qUhtRWWkLtAsF3rr9f Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:31:04 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:43:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 easy ways to let children take risks (without your anxiety going through the roof) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/5-easy-ways-to-let-children-take-risks-without-your-anxiety-going-through-the-roof ycYoh5UsnmB9LaeUwSLjKR Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:40:07 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:22:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The concept of ‘I love you’ is so grown up” – 5 ways to show kids you love them in a way they can process, according to a parenting coach ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/5-ways-to-show-kids-you-love-them-in-a-way-they-can-process-according-to-a-parenting-coach KGkCsgXCququ6byHXPxknc Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:21:12 +0000 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:49:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how long it takes for children to come across ‘unsafe, age-restricted and illegal content’, according to a new study (and it’s quicker than you'd expect) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/this-is-how-long-it-takes-for-children-to-come-across-unsafe-age-restricted-and-illegal-content-according-to-a-new-study-and-it-s-quicker-than-you-d-expect V9qMsxrThXUjJQCkcoHS2f Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:47:34 +0000 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:56:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to talk to your kids about cancer - plus the 6 most common questions asked and expert-led advice on answering them ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-cancer JPp7mdBKLpFsb79pXGpDxf Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:23:22 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:09:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to set a strong boundary to stop your kid running away from you on the street, according to psychologist Dr Becky ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/how-to-set-a-strong-boundary-to-stop-your-kid-running-away-from-you-on-the-street Pw88RAEu37ARw4X8SGLEvh Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:59:34 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:46:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Struggling with school run meltdowns? A child psychologist has shared a tip for calmer goodbyes (but it can be easier said than done) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/struggling-with-school-run-meltdowns-a-child-psychologist-has-shared-a-tip-for-calmer-goodbyes-but-it-can-be-easier-said-than-done q3HpG7Q4FUtyJyFSHutAeh Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:41:41 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:26:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Struggle to get the kids out the door each morning? You're not alone – these expert-led tips might help everyone leave the house on time ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/how-to-get-your-kids-out-the-door-in-the-morning 7iLS4rT6fbuMsiJooUByn Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:55:17 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:46:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to help your child use their voice this Children's Mental Health Week - 5 activities you can try and tips from an expert ]]> https://www.goodto.com/wellbeing/wellbeing-news/how-to-help-your-child-use-their-voice-this-children-s-mental-health-week-5-activities-you-can-try-and-tips-from-an-expert msVbvYLUbgQtpuV7Xb3RWV Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:34:21 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:27:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 5 most important things you should talk to your teen about before they start dating - and we could all do with the advice ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/five-most-important-things-should-talk-to-teen-about-before-they-start-dating 37zmumKSSuPGAjFpnDiXTN Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:34:49 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:12:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Positive consequences’ could finally get your child to listen to you - here’s how to use them ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/positive-consequences-could-finally-get-child-to-listen-to-you-heres-how-to-use-them hUkaJtaUPCKMJwXgkuYcvL Sun, 04 Feb 2024 08:48:47 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:12:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you do this one thing, your kids will listen more and pushback less, claims parenting coach ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/if-you-do-this-one-thing-your-kids-will-listen-more-pushback-less-claims-parenting-coach 2wWFsnJkmMFCiNpKLXdtZd Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:28:58 +0000 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:41:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Teen not taking your ‘unsolicited’ advice? Here’s how to make yourself heard (without being given the side eye) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/teen-not-taking-your-unsolicited-advice-heres-how-to-make-yourself-heard-without-being-given-the-side-eye f8BhwMTc5D5CMDwqPhurb Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:11:01 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:47:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Kids don’t have the skills to manage those feelings’ – a psychologist reveals 3 reasons why your kid is being rude, and how parents can break the cycle ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/psychologist-reveals-3-reasons-why-your-kid-is-being-rude-and-how-parents-can-break-the-cycle mmgweKoenxtFXZytbPpEXT Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:09:31 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:47:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, your kid’s not 'naughty' they just need to move – 3 science-backed reasons why moving and getting outside is so good for them ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/no-your-kids-not-naughty-they-just-need-to-move-3-science-backed-reasons-why-moving-and-getting-outside-is-so-good-for-them EEfEbDpCvsa9QPrEb5EYQ9 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:49 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:48:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Parenting researcher reveals how to talk to your kids about achievements in a healthy, non-toxic way ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/parenting-expert-reveals-how-to-talk-to-kids-about-achievements-in-healthy-non-toxic-way 4BBe6WWUGbBQjYsHJ9hqsU Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:04:29 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:14:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to respond when your kid says ‘I hate you’ – and 3 ways to understand how they’re really feeling ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/how-to-respond-when-your-kid-says-I-hate-you-and-3-ways-to-understand-how-theyre-really-feeling xGGdrTcYZjEPEFqdoJjt4j Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:53:55 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:49:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to make sure your child is successful - whatever their ability (and it turns out parents are actually ‘worst-placed’ to spot a star in the making) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/5-ways-to-make-sure-your-child-is-successful-whatever-their-ability-and-it-turns-out-parents-are-actually-worst-placed-to-spot-a-star-in-the-making vbyTr7FCjsAP7jfhYhHy2S Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:41:32 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:24:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's the foundation for resilience and growth' - 5 reasons to let your kid fail, according to a teacher (even though it can feel hard to do) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/it-s-the-foundation-for-resilience-and-growth-5-reasons-to-let-your-kid-fail-according-to-a-teacher-even-though-it-can-feel-hard-to-do rd7FQy6Dw8VEC9UssVeQen Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:26:12 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:29:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I won't let you” – child psychotherapist Dr Becky reveals why these four words are “better” than empty threats ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/i-wont-let-you-child-psychotherapist-dr-becky-reveals-why-these-four-words-are-better-than-empty-threats rWZDkq9wsVorWN7typoSgc Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:07:04 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:49:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 reasons why punishments don’t improve kids’ behaviour, according to a child psychologist – and #2 makes so much sense ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/3-reasons-why-punishments-dont-improve-kids-behaviour-according-to-a-child-psychologist-and-2-makes-so-much-sense LNqQGx5xmxLg4cwAvtFkLa Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:47:25 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:50:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 subtle ways your child expresses anxiety that you might have missed, and how to manage it flawlessly according to a therapist mum ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/15-subtle-ways-your-child-expresses-anxiety-that-you-might-have-missed-and-how-to-manage-it-flawlessly-according-to-a-therapist-mum i6ng2bjGWqTouPobEqePm7 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:50:47 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:25:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to find out about your kid's day? Ask them SOCK questions, suggests a teacher (#4 works a treat) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/want-to-find-out-about-your-kid-s-day-ask-them-sock-questions-suggests-a-teacher-4-works-a-treat Be4YLjPXoAkB6nvann8mfP Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:39:19 +0000 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:39:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘It’s okay to not like playing’ – a parenting psychologist reveals 3 reasons why playing with your kid feels like a chore ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/why-dont-like-playing-with-kids JxvnmMBWERyHbzxpSdjABm Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:45:31 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:57:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Great news for parents – kids who fight with their siblings will fare better in life, according to science ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news-great-news-for-parents-kids-who-fight-with-their-siblings-will-fare-better-in-life-according-to-science sXXovK5PeKTqDh7gWkoaZj Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:24:47 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:52:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do when your child shows 'mean' behaviour (spoiler: it’s not their fault) – 5 tips from a psychologist ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/what-to-do-when-your-child-shows-mean-behaviour J3xRZmQNeYbHFmW9zNUad6 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:34:16 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:52:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why teaching your child to be obedient could actually cause them more harm than good, a child development expert warns ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/why-teaching-your-child-to-be-obedient-could-actually-cause-them-more-harm-than-good-a-child-development-expert-warns MhisDAU4RQLkKiJrPi7hjV Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:17:03 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:30:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 longest words in the dictionary and how to pronounce them to seriously impress your kids (and they'll love to have a go too) ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/children/10-longest-words-in-the-dictionary-and-how-to-pronounce-them-to-seriously-impress-your-kids-and-they-ll-love-to-have-a-go-too gZTtFATw6HkAcVcyZZj29o Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:09:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is your child not playing with their toys? 3 reasons why and what to do about it ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/your-child-not-playing-with-their-toys-3-reasons-why-and-what-to-do-about-it xGShRAQXp2HLqea8g9xz9j Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:37:07 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:53:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ "No, your child is not a sociopath" – here's how to deal with children who laugh in your face when you reprimand them, according to a psychologist ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/no-your-child-is-not-a-sociopath-here-s-how-to-deal-with-children-who-laugh-in-your-face-when-you-reprimand-them-according-to-a-psychologist wwXuQqYMWnf9ESNyTtBQvf Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:21:02 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:08:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I’m a psychologist and here are 4 ways to teach your kids how to manage their anger’ ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/im-a-psychologist-and-here-are-4-ways-to-teach-your-kids-how-to-manage-their-anger sWMFxaMe6sHRzrX5Gh7s3F Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:13:56 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:53:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lying to your kids, we've all done it – here are five things to consider before telling the next one ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/lying-to-your-kids-weve-all-done-it-here-are-five-things-to-consider-before-telling-the-next-one F6chPEcNreZ7ScAyVRzdqd Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:04:11 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:54:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m NOT going to school today!” – how a parenting expert deals with the back-to-school battle ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/im-not-going-to-school-today-how-a-parenting-expert-deals-with-the-back-to-school-battle R9WiQhVfJpZ44VemEAhuij Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:27:34 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:55:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 activities to try if your child struggles with reading – and they don’t involve sitting down with a book ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family-family-news/3-activities-to-try-if-your-child-struggles-with-reading-and-they-dont-involve-sitting-down-with-a-book BQdZJTbnyEtJZFCC2Eo7hf Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:30:02 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:57:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t feel guilty about all the sweets your kids have been eating over the holidays - it’s actually good for them, claims health expert ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/dont-feel-guilty-about-sweet-kids-eat-over-the-holidays-its-god-for-them-claims-health-expert jrAHweHnfzmh8YQjcaGWfh Sat, 30 Dec 2023 09:29:47 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:18:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Parenting expert shares number one thing that destroys kids’ confidence ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/parenting-expert-shares-number-one-thing-that-destroys-kids-confidence XXDT7tVubnf7YS5akmzAvP Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:43:42 +0000 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:49:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Educator reveals the 'unpopular' parenting rule that helped her raise two CEOs and a doctor ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/educator-reveals-unpopular-parenting-rule-helper-her-raise-two-ceos-and-a-doctor uUZivwn3Bx64PgDQqqPin6 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:25:17 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:20:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is 'Sharenting' and how can you post about your children safely? We ask a child therapist to explain the 7 risks of oversharing ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/sharenting-rise-dangers-advice 8FcTkZ7jUpaUGqxjXyiNWG Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:22:49 +0000 Wed, 29 May 2024 10:58:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “No matter how old your kids are, this will work” – parenting expert reveals her discipline hack for kids of all ages ]]> https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/no-matter-how-old-your-kids-are-this-will-work-parenting-expert-reveals-her-discipline-hack-for-kids-of-all-ages sN9WiBDt7hKYJc25aSfsuC Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:25:30 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:02:45 +0000