Mum In The Madhouse

If your family is making use of the internet, then it has access to a whole range of opportunities – and a whole world of risk. Responsible internet use means taking a few precautions. Many of them are extremely straightforward, and the benefits they bring are substantial. So, what might we consider?

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It usually starts with something small.

Mum takes longer than usual to get back from the shop. Dad rings from a road he knows well, suddenly unsure which way to turn. A neighbour mentions seeing him looking a bit lost.

You try not to panic. Maybe it was tiredness, a bad day, or one of those lapses everyone has. But when it happens again, the worry is harde...

Every parent wants their child to feel safe in the world, but safety should not mean fear. Children need the confidence to try new things, trust kind people and enjoy a little independence, while also knowing they can speak up when something feels uncomfortable, confusing or wrong.

The best conversations often happen in ordinary moments. A quick chat in the car,...

Nearly half of American parents — 46% — say that child-related financial concerns cause them stress always or usually. Not occasionally. Not in rough months. Always or usually. That is a chronic, low-grade pressure that runs beneath the surface of daily family life: school drop-offs, grocery runs, paediatrician visits, the mental math that never fully stops. For a growing num...

Last spring, a friend’s toddler knocked a lamp into a curtain and started a small fire in their rental apartment. The family escaped without injury, but they lost furniture, clothing, two laptops, and their daughter’s crib. Their renters insurance policy covered the replacement costs and paid for a hotel while the landlord repaired the damage. Without that coverage...