Kids on the coast

Siblings and Science

Birth order - is it just pop psychology to be read like a horoscope, or does it really affect our personality and relationships?

Sugar 'n' Spice or Slugs 'n' Snails

By Jennifer Cochrane


From little princesses to tomboys, shy and quiet bookworms to born performers, sport stars to electronic wizards, every child is different.

While it's impossible to say that all girls will be one way and all boys will be another, there are typical differences between the sexes that are worthwhile understanding.

Flushed with success

By Jennifer Cochrane

If you're about to embark on the toilet training adventure for the first time, these tips may help you get through it without tears or tantrums - and hopefully your child won't get upset either....

Tough Love

By Alison Rodriguez

"But I have to smack my daughter," Tony insists. "Otherwise she'll burn her hand! How else will she learn not to put her hand on the hot oven?"

The birds & the bees

By Jennifer Cochrane

The bus is crowded, and a six-year-old is sitting on her mother's knee. When a young couple kiss passionately in the seat in front the little girl loudly asks: "Are they making a baby?" As mother blushes awkwardly and other passengers laugh or look shocked, I'm glad I'm not in her shoes - but what would I do if I was?