Parenting: it may be the toughest, most time-consuming “job” available, but it is also the most rewarding and important job we could ever have. There is obviously no one-way street to becoming a great parent, but there are a number of things that enhance your efforts or acknowledge what you are already doing so well.

Professor John Ashton is president of the Faculty of Public Health… Says parents should turn questions about anatomy into a biology lesson… Warns avoiding discussion means kids will seek answers elsewhere… Wants compulsory sex education in both primary and secondary school…

Poll of 1,100 parents found 55% had never spoken about the subject… One in 10 young people will experience a mental health problem… Experts say children are under more stress from social media and exams… Part of Time to Change campaign to get rid of stigma around mental health… 

Connie Kasari is a professor of Human Development and Psychology… Says early intervention is critical for the best outcomes when treating kids… Warning signs include a child not responding to their name, not engaging in pretend play, not imitating others and being emotionally unresponsive…

Children with attention deficit may tell lies as a result of their ADHD symptoms rather than being dishonest. Learn when to punish your child's lying, and when to deal with its causes.