If your child forgets homework, struggles to start tasks, or leaves projects to the last minute, it may be an executive function gap, not laziness. Here’s how to teach planning and organisation step by step.

Some of the best teen conversations happen side-by-side, not face-to-face. Watching a show together can make it easier to talk about anxiety, emotions, identity, and the online world without it feeling like a “big talk”. Here are three teen-friendly picks, what to watch out for, and gentle questions you can use to open the door.

Digital self harm is a behaviour many parents have never heard of, yet it is becoming more common among children and teens navigating online spaces. Instead of physically hurting themselves, young people may anonymously post hurtful comments about themselves or seek negative reactions from others. These actions often stem from deep emotional distress, loneliness or a need for validation.

This article explains what digital self harm looks like, why it happens and the signs parents can gently look out for. It also offers supportive steps to help children feel heard, understood and safe both online and offline. You are not alone in this, and early awareness can make a meaningful difference.