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When things go wrong at school

When things go wrong at school

Every parent wants the best for their children, and that includes having great experiences at school. Your approach as a parent when your child has difficulty at school makes huge difference to their resilience, and their future relationships with teachers and peers.Read more

Smacking is not okay

Smacking is not okay

Discipline is an important part of the parenting process, but it doesn’t need to include corporal punishment. There are plenty of effective alternatives to smacking, and they don’t come with negative side effects including resentment and teaching kids how to bully.Read more