Dilemmas & solutions

Whether you’re moving house and area or you have decided your child’s present school doesn’t suit him, transferring from one school to another can be traumatic for some children. So plan carefully for success

Nobody likes a bully so it's heart-breaking when your own son or daughter is accused of being one

When you give birth to a child probably the last thing you think of is what would happen to her if you died. But it is something every parent should consider.

Do your children have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Is the rush to get everyone organised for school driving you mad? You’re not alone!

When you first have a child you have to do absolutely everything for them and as they grow up it’s easy to forget that they have become young individuals who can do things for themselves and need a certain amount of privacy. As parents we should encourage our children to share their thoughts and concerns but also recognise they, like us, need a bit of space sometimes.

It wasn’t so many years ago when children who showed a preference for writing with their left hand were very firmly told to hold their pencils with their right. Those children were lucky - during the middle ages their fate was far worse as left-handers were associated with the black arts and witchcraft!

Sometimes we make mistakes when we're trying too hard to be the perfect parent!

It can be quite a shock for someone who likes nothing better than spending the afternoon in the park or walking in the countryside to find that junior would rather be at home, snuggled into a chair reading a book!

Causes of bedwetting and how to help a child stay dry at night

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is, for some, one of the major hurdles of parenthood, but it doesn’t end there...

How to help children come to terms with their grief

If you don’t want to be constantly at loggerheads with your children it’s worthwhile establishing a few ground rules - that way you won’t be arguing the same point every time a similar situation arises.

Being aware of how your child is feeling, and responding accordingly can help recovery

Ten top tips for eating out with the kids

Telling a child he’s adopted can be difficult but a little forethought and planning can make the situation much easier

In families there always seems to be one child who thinks she’s hard done by - no matter how hard a parent tries to prove she isn't.

What do you do when your child adamantly refuses to go to Brownies any more or wants to give up piano lessons

Explaining some simple facts of what you are suffering can help relieve a child's fears