Latest articles by Joanne Lewsley
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Is it ever okay to check your child's phone? We ask three experts who share their honest opinions and advice on the controversial topic
Experts advise when you 'should' and 'shouldn't' check your child's mobile phone.
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Is Facebook safe for kids - no, not really and here’s why, according to the experts
A staggering one-third of children aged 3 to 17 still actively use FB. Here are the dangers your child faces and what you can do about it.
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How bad is social media for kids? Spoiler: it’s not great - we speak to social media and mental health experts to find out why
From Facebook and TikTok to Twitter and Snapchat, whichever platform your child is using, we look at its effects
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Six tech-savvy ways to step up your home cooking game this summer
Find out how a little smart tech could be your secret weapon for serving up delicious, cost-effective dishes with a lot less stress
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Is Instagram safe for kids? Not really - here are the 8 things experts want parents to know about the social media app
With more than a quarter of 5-7-year-olds owning a smartphone and almost all teens using Instagram, what do parents need to know about the effects of the social media app?
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How to play with Barbie dolls: 6 ways to use the iconic doll as a positive role model at home
If you have a little one who loves to play with Barbie, there are lots of positive ways in which you can encourage them to play in a way that helps their development and self-esteem. We’ll show you how.
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Are you a 'cycle breaker'? We ask two therapists how to overcome generational dysfunction in your own parenting journey
How to break unhelpful parenting behaviours that you’ve learned from your own upbringing.
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Seven ways to maximise quality time with your child while supporting their learning and wellbeing
Are you worried about not spending enough time with your kids during revision or exams? Here’s how to spend time with them and support their academic development
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Nomophobia and your family: how mobile phone addiction is really impacting life (and expert tips to make changes)
How do you know if you're addicted to your phone and what can you do about it? We've got 16 signs of phone addiction and 8 ways to quit
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125 funny jokes for teens of all ages - they might even get a smile (especially #18)
Got a teenager who's forgotten how to laugh? These funny jokes for teens will crack a smile - guaranteed
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How to repair with your child and the four easy-to-follow steps
We all rage occasionally, but making up is essential. Here’s how to repair with your child.
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Does everyone have intrusive thoughts? Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens we ask the experts for the 5 most common 'uncontrollable' thoughts (and how to live with them)
It’s not just you - the majority of new mums have scary thoughts about harming their baby, accidentally or deliberately. We explain why.
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How ‘slow parenting’ can improve connection with your kids – with practical examples to try
What is slow parenting? Discover the approach that encourages quality over quantity in everyday parenting tasks
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What is an open marriage and is it even possible if you have kids? Here are 6 questions you need to consider
People seeking relationships outside of marriage is more common than you might think
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How to fix your marriage, while raising kids, without therapy - a psychotherapist unpicks the top three relationship issues
What to do when your parenting responsibilities mean your relationship energy is running on fumes.
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No, you don't have to force your child to share - experts reveal why sharing can feel so hard for kids (and how to help)
Sharing is caring as the old saying goes, but how do kids developing the skill of sharing and how can we help them as parents?
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"Do you even hear me?" - Feeling disconnected from your partner after having a baby is completely normal (and you're not alone)
Feeling isolated from your partner after the birth of your baby? It's completely normal - here's why it happens and what to do about it.
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Active toys vs passive toys - who really knows the difference? Well, a toy expert does and we get the low down on all the benefits (plus the 6 best buys)
Should we favour active toys over passive toys - and which ones are better for our kids' development?
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How to parent ‘smarter’ – our 3 top life hacks for using technology
It's all about finding the balance – our editor shares 3 tech-based life hacks she’s been trying out to make parenting easier
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8 types of play your kid needs to support their development (and #1 can be tricky, but we explain how to tackle it)
Find out what style of play your child prefers and discover how it helps their development.
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As Gen Z leads the shift towards sobriety, will Generation Alpha (those born after 2012) look to live a teetotal life?
Will sobriety be 'the norm' for our kids? How British drinking culture is shifting for future generations
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Child development stages: Ages 6-12 the mid years
You've probably read up on child development stages during your child's early years, but what about when they start growing up?
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Child development stages: Ages 0-16 years from baby to teenager
Child development stages are a must-read guide for any parent
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"He's very clingy” - What to say to grown-ups who make negative comments and how to protect your kid’s mental health
Protecting children's mental health can cause a generational divide - here's how to be your child's advocate with easy-to-remember replies
