Parenting
The art of parenting with heart ā requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence
13 November
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence.Ā Ā The...[Read More]
Dictionary.comās word of the year: is it even a word?
5 November
Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air. Dictionary.comās word of the year isnāt even really a word. Itās the viral term ā6-7ā that kids and teenagers canāt stop repeating and...[Read More]
18 Summers: Making the most of the time before theyāre grown
30 October
Itās easy to forget how quickly childhood flies by. Between school drop-offs, sports practice, homework, and the endless juggle of work and life, those early years seem to stretch ahead endlessly ā until suddenly, they donāt. Before we know...[Read More]
Why tech could change Gen Alpha careers for the better
29 October
Former MythBusters television host Kari Byron is visiting Australia to challenge another misconception: that science, technology, maths and engineering jobs of the future will be the same as they are now. And she says Generation Alpha is not only...[Read More]
What we know so far about the looming social media ban
22 October
Parents, teenagers and educators have the next two months to prepare for the upcoming social media ban. Hereās what we know so far: * Australiaās world-leading under-16s social media ban comes into force on December 10 * Approximately 1.5...[Read More]
Peanut butter loving babies are licking allergies
22 October
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent them developing life-threatening allergies, itās making a big difference in the real world. About 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut...[Read More]
What to talk to kids about when starting a new job
9 October
Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids donāt always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start.Ā Explain that theyāveĀ already gotten through the hard part. They made it...[Read More]
Helping kids with managing living expenses before becoming independent
2 October
Thereās a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief āĀ and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your childās teenage years or...[Read More]
The importance of a good education for your child
25 September
As parents, we naturally desire the best for our children, aiming to lay down a path that leads to a fulfilling and prosperous future. One of the most critical and impactful steps on this journey is ensuring a good education for our children. A...[Read More]
10 strategies for deepening your bond with teenage and young adult children
18 September
Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents.Ā Ā This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for parents to...[Read More]
āVillageā support for families key to raising children
10 September
It takes a village to raise a child, but access to one is far from equal. Families often rely on grandparents, neighbours, friends and others to help rear the next generation and make the daunting task of parenthood less stressful. But financially...[Read More]
Social media age checks fuel āconspiracyā privacy fears
3 September
Mounting concerns on the safety and reliability of social media age verification tools have flared as the prime minister met with parents tragically impacted by online platforms. Experts have condemned the findings of a report into age assurance...[Read More]
Cost of living: strategies for adult children moving out of home
14 August
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.Ā In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
Teaching your kids about investment
14 August
As a parent, you want whatās best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the time to teach their kids about...[Read More]
How kidsā gender and location impacted NAPLAN results
6 August
KEY TAKEAWAYS * Almost one-in-three Indigenous students not meeting basic education standards and classified as needing extra support, compared to just under one-in-ten non-Indigenous students * Two thirds of students classified as āstrongā or...[Read More]