Is your child being bullied?A letter from the CEO of Girls and Boys Town highlights the importance of knowing if your child is being bullied or not.

The hidden benefits of sportThe developmental positives of getting your child involved in sports

Development & Behaviour

‘My daughter was raped!’

A reader shares every mother’s nightmare, the rape of her child. Read More

Local soapie made him poison his father

Are kids influenced by what they see on television? Read More

'WTF, you’re dealing drugs?'

Teens pretend to sell drugs to test their parents' reactions. Read More

'A shrine to my child'

Would you keep your child's room exactly as they left it when they moved out? Read More

Teens return cash worth R724 000

Would your children return a bag full of cash found on a train? Read More

‘I saw dad cheating, now what?’

Your complicated life can cause stress for kids who want to keep the peace. Read More

The life of a mixed race child

Tanya opens up about what it was like growing up as a mixed race child. Read More

Helping a parent to die

Famous author’s daughter speaks out on helping a sick parent to die. Read More

An apology from a single mom

"I am sorry for giving you such a difficult version of life" Read More

'My mom is a bitch'

Is it ever ok for kids to vent their anger at their parents online? (Strong language). Read More

Parenting against rape

Help sons (and other boys) become men who will never rape. Read More

Q&A With Our Experts

Q I have a 16 year old son, who goes out every weekend, and suddenly everything is a secret. He is like a puppy and he will follow anyone and do anything. I am so upset because he’s with people who drinks alcohol & smoking marijuana he knows education is important and he is not passing year 11, so he has to do it again next year but I don’t want him to go to that high school anymore. Is sending him to a boarding school the answer or is it too late?
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Parents Talking...

Dangerous teen drivers

Nearly 70% of teen drivers have narrowly avoided an accident and blame the 'near miss' on other drivers or the weather.

Highlights

Amazing conception to birth video

Watch this TEDTalks video and see exactly what develops from conception to birth in the womb.

Loving dad’s cancer triumph

Dad pushing daughter in pram WINS marathon, despite terminal cancer.

The ‘joys’ of pregnancy

When you’re too busy with nausea, pain and discomfort to ‘glow’.

Night shift, night care

Parents who work shifts don’t have access to adequate childcare facilities.
Screaming flower girl!

Hilarious video of flower girl losing her cool in church goes viral.

5 crazy facts about teens

It's true. They get sleepy when away from their cellphones and they can outgrow their brains!