Family Life

At what age is it OK let your child drink coffee?

boy blowing out candles on birthday cake at party

At what age can you leave your kids at a party without you?

At what age would you let your child watch a 15-rated movie?

At what age can a child use scissors safely?

What age is OK to let your kids start wearing make up?

At what age can a child walk to and from school on their own?

At what age would you let your kids get their ears pierced?

At what age would you let your child watch post-9pm shows like Love Island?

Is slime safe? What you need to know

5 of the best Christmas arts and crafts books for kids

Best family ice rinks in the UK - where to go ice-skating this Christmas

21 of the best podcasts for mums and dads

When should you let your child have an Instagram account?

When can you let your child start using a microwave?

15 Instagram-worthy child-friendly cafes across the UK

Brilliant carpet cleaning hacks and tips – from parents who’ve been there

child running to shops

When would you let your child go to the shops on their own?

My child won't go to sleep unless I'm lying next to her: what should I do?

What is the best flooring for babies, toddlers and children?

When would you let your child go on holiday with another family?

When would you let your child go to a sleepover?

What age can you let your child play outside unsupervised?

When should you stop your child getting into bed with you at night?

How old is too old for a bedtime story?

When should children pick their own clothes?

What's the right age for pocket money?

Review: Eurocamp - Duinrell, Holland

What adopting a child is really like – one dad’s heartwarming story

5 retro biscuits that remind us of our childhood

How often should you change your bed sheets?