Should we spoil kids at Christmas?
Children can learn valuable lessons about generosity at Christmas, if we can avoid over-indulging, says Isabelle Taubes
Parenting
A letter from Celia Dodd to her daughter
At its best, Christmas is a time of cherished rituals and familiar faces. Yet inevitably, life doesn’t stay the same. Author Celia Dodd drafts a letter to the person who won’t be there this year
Why it’s important to nurture the father-daughter bond
The role of the father is often overlooked, writes Emma Cook
Should family secrets remain hidden?
Is it ever a good idea to let family secrets out of the vault? By Sue Cowan-Jenssen
Let your child make mistakes
Knowing when to step in and when to stay back can be tough, but it’s also one of the best parenting tools you have, says Sarah Neish
Five ideas for dealing with teenagers
Sophie Radice asks five experts for their tips on surviving life with teenagers
Playground politics for adults
Bullying, telling tales and tight-knit cliques are all part of school life — and that’s just the mothers. Clinical psychologist Dr Stephen Briers offers advice on how to navigate the schoolyard
