Behaviour

Many babies suck their thumbs or use a pacifier for comfort. Sometimes, however, the habit becomes so well established that several years later, the child is reluctant to give it up. Most parents try ...

Dealing with aggressive teen behaviour can be difficult for patterns. This article offers parents basic information on observing their teen’s aggressive behaviour and finding help to put an end to ...

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 has changed. Although it is only less than 5% of ...

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 esteem, and offers tips on increasing self esteem ...

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

Parents of hyperactive children or those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are constantly looking for answers. How can they help their ...

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 that drugs are one of the most harmful things ...

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 80% of the 12 million UK adults who smoke began as ...

Over 100,000 British teens runaway from home each year and this number only rises when missing teens are added. This article offers basic information for parents about the reasons teens may runaway ...

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 for a school team, making new friends or applying ...

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

Though the overwhelming majority of teens are usually good kids, every last one of them is capable of displaying rebellious behaviour on occasion. Rare outbursts can be chalked up to the ...

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 academic success. Although some children seem to ...

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 borrow a toy. They lend a hand when a friend falls ...

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

Children who are polite, helpful, cooperative, and know how to control themselves are a pleasure to be around. Teaching their children to be well behaved is a goal for every parent, but it can ...

Discussing ground rules with your teenager will help everyone in the family understand what is expected of them. This article highlights common issues that should be addressed during these ...

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 doesn't sleep, then a cranky baby and cranky parents is ...

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

We all want to raise polite, well-mannered children who readily share their belongings with others. As any parent will tell you, however, sharing does not come naturally to children and it takes a ...

Most children are subjected to a little lighthearted teasing every now and then. Sometimes, however, that teasing becomes mean spirited and continual, causing the child a great deal of distress. ...

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, are nonetheless scary for youngsters and if they ...