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Getting children to behave

It is also important to set clear boundaries and make children understand what is acceptable behaviour.

Using dad's 'expertise' for pest project

One dad finds out that catching cockroaches is a piece of, er, bread.

Helping kids develop quality friendships

Your children's friendships are important from the time they are small. While it is important to help children develop good friendships, parents of introverts shouldn't be overly worried if their kids enjoy spending time alone.

Mean mum confessions

Mums can be pretty catty at times. When mums judge, they show no mercy. Here’s the lowdown on what mean mums really think. Are you guilty of these thoughts?

Introducing a new sibling to the kids

Sometimes parents have to make the effort to ease their children’s insecurities about a new brother or sister.

Eating together helps families bond

Bonding over dinner is a delectable way for any family to stay close and connected.

Dealing with angry sons

Angry sons could be modelling their father's behaviour. If so, the best option is to get to the source of the problem by asking your husband to go for anger management counselling.

Are you raising a 'princess' or a 'wimpy kid'?

Do your children only read books about princesses or that wimpy kid? How will it affect them in the long run? Will your child grow up to only care about how she looks, or become a wimpy adult? ParenThots finds out how books shape a child's character.

Cramping but no period can be early pregnancy symptom

Look at some of the early pregnancy symptoms that may signal you've conceived before you've even taken a home test.

Achieving goals together as a family

With a brand new year ahead of us, here are a few families who are taking steps to ensure they meet their long-term goals.

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