Marta Osei
Marta writes our Kids & Teens guides. Mother of two, professional over-preparer, firm believer that independence is a skill you practice, together first, then alone. She has road-tested every checklist in her own hallway at 7:40am.
Guides by Marta
Kids & TeensIs my child ready for a first phone? A checklist that isn't about age
There is no correct age, only a readiness pattern. Here are the signals worth watching, the screen-free options for 'not yet', and the setup ritual that makes the first week calm instead of chaotic.
Kids & TeensFamily code words: the tiny system that makes pickups safer
Five minutes, one silly word, and the most confusing moment of the school week gets a clear answer. Here's how to choose one, practise it lightly, and build the backup plan around it.
Kids & TeensWalking home from the bus stop: a confidence plan for the last 400 meters
Four hundred metres, five minutes, and somehow the most anxious part of the day. Here's the three-stage progression that builds confidence on both sides, plus the drills and the empty-house rules.
Kids & TeensGPS bracelet vs. smartwatch vs. AirTag: what actually works for young kids
Three very different technologies get sold as the same thing. Here's what each actually does, where each one fails, and which is right for a six-year-old versus a twelve-year-old.
Kids & TeensWhen is a child ready to walk to school alone?
Age is the worst predictor of readiness. Here are the signs that actually matter, a four-stage progression from walking together to walking solo, and a checklist you can work through this term.
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