While physical abuse can happen at any time, in any family, there are some groups among which it's more common, says charity Childline.
It's the crucial conversation parents must have with their children but how do you raise the sensitive subject of sexual abuse? Childline has advice:
All parents worry about their children. But does that make it alright to use a tracking app?
GP and Strictly star Dr Ranj explains to My Kent Family why families should sign their children up to this year's winter flu vaccination programme.
More than 16,500 pupils sat this year's Kent Test and more than 7,400 have now been assessed as suitable for a grammar school place in the county.
Did your child start reception and feature in our First Class supplement? Details of how to order your child's photographs here:
It's the song that has been driving parents mad since it became an internet hit. But now Baby Shark could have a far greater purpose - saving lives.
Letters to Santa at the ready! Mothercare has released what it think will be the perfect toys for babies and small children this Christmas.
Sponsored editorial: KCC’s Road Safety team to run a free car seat clinic to give advice and check for safety.
The county's favourite baby names have been revealed and you can find out what the most popular names were last year where you live.
Babies are welcome - in fact they're a bit of a must - at a hit comedy show which comes to Kent next month
It can be tough to afford baby essentials - but following these tips from a credit expert should help.
With another royal baby on the way, we reveal the Duchess of Sussex's new regal dressing rules
The results are in! What's shaping up to be a popular 2018 baby name?
Childbirth is stressful enough without getting this part wrong. Here's what to consider when your partner goes into labour.
My Kent Family's team of health professionals and education champions answer your parenting questions
Who is topping the charts halfway through the year?
Fun ideas for healthy packed lunches that kids will love
Royal Tunbridge Wells - October 22
Hapi Fitness studio is now open! Offering Pilates, Yoga and More. To celebrate opening Hapi are offering 50% off your first class!
Whitstable - October 22
A mixed level, informal, Spanish conversation group going to Hispanic themed events, dinners, films etc and regularly meeting to enjoyably practise speaking Spanish.
Dartford - October 22
New show.New decade.New cast.It’s Rip it Up the 60s!
Could this halt festive fights over the best sweets? A Kent store is among just 11 nationwide getting pick and mix Quality Street tins this month.
With Halloween looming, see our guide to the farms and fields opening their gates to families this month:
It's half term and Halloween is on the horizon and that means there is plenty to do in Kent. Seven things happening this weekend here:
