Teenagers
What parents can do about sibling conflict
Families with multiple children will likely experience sibling conflict at some point, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. Here she shares what parents can do to help restore calm to the household.
How to talk to kids about the cost-of-living crunch
Discussing financial realities with the children in your family? Rachael Sharman shares ways to do so without freaking them out.
Has your teen been fired from their casual job? Tips to support them
Part-time work can be great for your teen's development. But what happens when things don't work out? Careers expert Helen Green offers tips and advice on how parents and carers can help.
Best of the Web: How to have difficult conversations with your teen, and more
Navigating tricky conversations with your teenager, why it's okay for kids to play with their food, and how 'conscious' parenting can create a stronger bond with your child.
My child is throwing away their education, from Dr Justin Coulson
What should you do if your senior student isn't engaged in their studies? In this extract from his new book, parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson explains how a 'need-supportive' approach can help.
Team Family: Why we need the family meeting
Families are teams and need regular team meetings to make them work, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. She gives her top 10 tips for effective family meetings.
Best of the Web: Vaping – what’s happening in schools, and more
Concerning research on vaping and behaviour issues in schools, a new Barbie with Down syndrome, and how a tired mum found the fun in life again.
Practical tips to help your teen stop vaping
Your teen wants to stop vaping, and you know that lectures won't work. Michelle Jongenelis offers some strategies to help your teen quit.
Helping girls regain their confidence and motivation, from Andrew Fuller
How can we help our girls and young women hurt by the pandemic? Clinical psychologist and family therapist Andrew Fuller explores what's happened in their lives – and how they can recover.