Parenting
2024 Webinars for parents and carers, from eSafety
Learn how to support your children to have safe online experiences in a free live webinar from the eSafety Commissioner.
3 ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded ‘tech tantrums’
For many families, there is a daily battle around getting kids off their screens and back into real life. Here Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards share their tips for parents.
Set yourself up for a great year, from Andrew Fuller
A new school year can be an opportunity to set students up for success. Clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller shares how our young people can achieve their goals while having an enjoyable year ahead.
Best of the Web: Active or overscheduled kids? And more
Finding balance in extracurricular activities, why half of parents want to improve their disciplining skills and patience, and understanding school avoidance.
The power of healing affirmations following grief and loss
Helping our children thrive through tough times can be tricky. Authors Benny and Amber tell Natalie Moutafis they hope children realise they aren't alone when it comes to navigating their emotions.
3 ways to encourage kids to be more charitable and kind this holiday season
The reason for our holiday generosity is obvious to us as adults. For children, writes Hali Kil, it can sometimes be less clear why, when and how they should show kindness to others.
3 things parents should teach their kids about AI
AI is now accessible to everyone, including our young people. Kathy Mills and Christian Moro share their tips for parents here.
Talking sex: A conversation guide for parents
Preparing for the respectful relationship chat? Need help with broaching the online aspect? In this extract from her new book, sexuality educator Vanessa Hamilton shares practical tips to empower parents to have these conversations.
Best of the Web: Does birth order shape personality, and more
Is there any truth to birth order stereotypes, 'teen-ternity' leave for parents, and why your kids are better behaved for other people.