Expert Advice

Head lice: how to treat them and stop the spread

What are head lice, how do they spread and, most importantly, how do you treat head lice and stop the infestation. Here’s everything you need to know.
February 20, 2013, 1:41 pm
Your six step guide to shopping for school shoes

Before you hit the shops, consider this advice from Podiatrist, and Clarks Ambassador, Brenden Brown.
January 18, 2013, 2:15 pm
How to raise confident kids

Boost your little one’s confidence and can-do attitude with this expert advice from Practical Parenting's family psychologist Ian Wallace.
January 13, 2013, 5:34 pm
Top ten tips for travelling with kids

Tracey Spicer Mother of Taj and Grace, and contributor to Holidays with Kids, shares her tips for travelling with kids these Christmas holidays.
November 19, 2012, 11:05 am
How to help shy kids shine

All parents hope to have happy, confident kids. So what if yours is naturally shy? Here’s how to help
February 2, 2012, 1:33 pm
How to answer those tricky toddler questions

Oh boy! Between the ages of three and five, the average child asks up to 100 questions a day. To ensure you are prepared for at least a small fraction of them, here's what the experts have to say
November 28, 2011, 11:14 am
Fear Of The Dark

Helping your child overcome their night time fears can be simple. Child psychologist Ian Wallace shows us how
May 20, 2011, 3:06 pm
Is ADHD A Fictional Disease?

A US doctor says ADHD is a market strategy, not a disease
May 19, 2011, 3:52 pm
Shopping for kids’ shoes

Fit, fashion or price? Practical Parenting discovers which is more important when it comes to buying kids’ shoes
April 21, 2011, 12:29 pm
Holidays: Tips when staying with relatives

Catching up with family over the holidays? Practical Parenting has this advice for travelling to and staying with the relatives
April 13, 2011, 10:01 am