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Want to find out about your kid's day? Ask them SOCK questions, suggests a teacher (#4 works a treat)
It can be frustrating when your child refuses to tell you all about their day at school when all you get is a thumbs up, but these question prompts should help
By Selina Maycock Published
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‘It’s okay to not like playing’ – a parenting psychologist reveals 3 reasons why playing with your kid feels like a chore
No, you're not a bad parent if you don't enjoy playing with your kid
By Daniella Gray Published
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Finding winter days tough? You're not alone - over half of parents say it's the hardest time of the year, and kids aren't fans either - try these 5 ideas to get through it
Here's how your family can fight the winter woes, after a study shows 58% of parents find it the hardest time of the year
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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Passing this personal item to your kids every day is ‘dangerous’ for their learning and social skills, experts have warned
The warning might surprise some parents as it's a convenient item often used to keep kids occupied
By Selina Maycock Published
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Why teaching your child to be obedient could actually cause them more harm than good, a child development expert warns
Teaching a child ‘obedience’ might be a ‘convenience’ - but did you know that it could also put them in harm's way?
By Selina Maycock Published
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The 11 co-parenting boundaries to live by - and what to do when you feel it just isn't working (we asked the experts)
Your relationship may not have worked, but your parenting can still succeed: here are the 12 golden rules of co parenting.
By Lucy Wigley Last updated
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"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
Do you have a child who laughs in your face when you try to reprimand them? One expert explains how to deal with it.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
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‘I’m a psychologist and here are 4 ways to teach your kids how to manage their anger’
Happy and successful children learn how to manage their anger from a young age
By Daniella Gray Published
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"He's very clingy” - What to say to grown-ups who make negative comments and how to protect your kid’s mental health
Protecting children's mental health can cause a generational divide - here's how to be your child's advocate with easy-to-remember replies
By Joanne Lewsley Published