Child care

7 questions every new parent has about babies

A baby expert answers some of parents' most searched for questions

What you need to know about parent-child attachment

Learn about the importance of bonding with your child and ways to do it

Baby talk

Do you speak baby talk? Find out why it's the most important language in the world

How to communicate effectively with your young child

9 ways to strengthen your bond through your words and actions

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For parents of teens

11 tips for communicating with your teen

How to approach conversations with empathy and understanding

Teens and risky behaviour

How to support your teen while helping them to stay safe

3 ways to help motivate your teen

A psychologist shares her tips for parents

Four things you can do to support your teen’s mental health

Show your teen love and care, while looking after yourself

Talking about periods at home

How to approach the period conversation and help your child feel safe, healthy and supported

How to support your teen during stressful times

Be your child’s partner in navigating tough situations

How to help your teenager manage a meltdown

Be your child’s partner in navigating difficult or overwhelming feelings

3 ways to help your teen build self-confidence

Laying the foundation for a happy and fulfilling life

The playbox

Supercharge your child's learning through the power of play.

Get play ideas

Big conversations

Practical tips on how to navigate important topics with compassion and empathy.

Bullying: What is it and how to stop it

How to prevent and deal with bullying

How to talk to your children about the death of a loved one

Helping your children cope with loss, grief and painful feelings

Talking to your kids about racism

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, the earlier parents start the conversation the better.

How to talk to your child about climate change

Ways to engage children on the issue with hope and positivity

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Parenting in an emergency

Advice for navigating the most difficult times.

Earthquake safety information

Expert tips for keeping yourself and your family safe

How to recognize signs of distress in children

Common reactions to stress in children

Flood safety information

What you need to know before, during and after the storm

How to support your child during crisis situations

Advice for navigating the most difficult times

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Parenting stories

Watch: Grover and UNICEF USA Ambassador Lucy Liu share tips on taking care of yourself and your little ones.

David Beckham shares his journey as a dad

Our Goodwill Ambassador shares his experience as a dad and his favourite times with his children

Clarke Gayford on the little milestones

The father of New Zealand's First Baby on the importance of time with your child

US football star Jessica McDonald on motherhood

The World Cup champion is determined to give her son the best start in life - all while scoring goals

Gisele Bündchen on being a mom

The supermodel shares what's important to her as a mother