Essential Kids: Information for parents of preschoolers and school-age children

Vital role of grandparents

With increasing numbers of children living in families where both parents work, more grandparents are stepping in to give a helping hand but the process isn't always smooth sailing.
The Ten Commandments of travelling with kids

''There are two classes of travel: First class, and with children,'' the humorist Robert Benchley wrote. But family travel can be lovely, as long as you follow these Ten Commandments.
Gnocchi with beef ragu

The hearty ragù works with all sorts of meats - chicken, oxtail, rabbit, pork or duck. Freshen it up by grating fresh lemon rind over the top as you're serving.
5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids

Help the kids discover the fascinating world of science with these five fun experiments you can set up with materials easily found around the home.
Forcing parents to invite entire class to parties

Why expecting parents to invite their child's whole class to their birthday party is a bad idea for kids.

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TV limits that keep everyone happy

Louise Wedgwood Worried about the amount of time your children spend in front of the television? Here is how to reduce the time without the tantrums.

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Boys not immune to body image concerns

Josefa Pete As a mother of two boys Josefa Pete is aware of some of the parenting challenges that lie ahead but she always thought she would be immune to this one until her four-year-old son asked her this question.

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Younger Kids

5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids

Mashable Help the kids discover the fascinating world of science with these five fun experiments you can set up with materials easily found around the home.

Daniel Morcombe's parents support keep kids safe campaign

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Halloween bingo game

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Scary skeleton paper puppet

Download and print this free Scary skeleton paper puppet to create a fun Halloween decoration.

Is this the proudest dad in the world?

Staff writers Do you remember your father’s reaction to your high school report card? This British teenager proudly uploaded a video of his dad’s to the news that he passed maths for the first time and it is a tear-jerker.

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Screen time link to insomnia in young children

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No split custody for celebrity mum Kate Winslet

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More grandparents lending a helping hand then ever before ...

Vital role of grandparents

Sussana Smith With increasing numbers of children living in families where both parents work, more grandparents are stepping in to give a helping hand but the process isn't always smooth sailing. Here is how to overcome challenges faced by all involved.

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